Morning Hits: Bettman Talks Expansion, Cap and Outdoor Games, Wild and Tracking P.K.
Sean Gentille of the Sporting News: Gary Bettman said that NHL expansion is not imminent and that the salary cap next year will about around $70 million. Nick Cotsonika: Bettman said they hope to announce next seasons outdoor games all…
Morning Hits: Blue Jackets, Bruins, Ducks and Reason For Lightning’s Disallowed Goal
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nick Foligno has been cleared to play. He may be on a line with Artem Anisimov and R.J. Umberger. Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin left Saturday's game after the first period. Coach Todd…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Jets, Avalanche, Coyotes and Ducks
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Devils have enough salary cap to bring back Jaromir Jagr and Marek Zidlicky. The Jets could be a potential landing spot for Bruins pending UFA goalie Chad Johnson. Jets Al Montoya will be…
Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates and Practice Notes From Today
Dan Rosen: Ducks Ryan Getzlaf is expected to be able to go in Game 2. X-rays were negative, suffered only a deep facial laceration that received several stitches. Chris Johnston: Lightning's Ben Bishop spent over 30 minutes on the ice…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Jets and Sabres
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: The Capitals already have $58.4 million committed to 21 players for next season. They only have three players who saw regular action this past season that will be UFAs. Mikhail Grabovski is reportedly looking…
Lines and Pairings at Practice Today For 11 Teams
Pat Leonard: Rangers lines and Pairings: Poul-Brass-Zucc, Nash-Step-MSL, Hag-Rich-Fast, Boyle-DMoore-Dorsett. McDonagh-G, Staal-Stral, JMoore-Klein. Joe Smith: Lightning lines: Palat Johnson Stamkos, Killorn Filppula Callahan, Brown Paquette Kucherov, Purcell Thompson Panik. Erik Erlendsson: Power play units: Hedman-Stamkos-Filppula-Palat-Callahan; 2nd unit Carle-Kostka-Killorn-Purcell-Johnson. Luc Gelinas: Canadiens lines: Pacioretty-Desharnais-Vanek Prust-Plekanec-Gallagher…
NHL Video: Should Douglas Murray Be Suspended?
Montreal Canadiens Douglas Murray received a match penalty for hitting New York Islanders Johan Sundstrom. Do you think Murray should be suspended? If so, how many games?
Morning Hits: Buyouts, Awards, Canadiens and Murray Not Worried About Draft Lottery Change
David Pagnotta: "Players signed to new deals under new CBA can be bought out this summer, but don't count towards compliance buyouts." Bob McKenzie: Talked to 16 coaches about some NHL awards. Jack Adams: 11 of 16 voted for Patrick Roy, finishing…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Isles, Caps, Canes, Canadiens, Panthers, Leafs, Predators and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Canucks ownership will need to decide if one or both of John Tortorella and Mike Gillis will be back. Expect Flames coach Bob Hartley to return next season. Top candidates to for the Flames…
NHL Video: Douglas Murray Suspended Three Games For An Illegal Check To The Head
Montreal Canadiens Douglas Murray has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning's Mike Kostka. Kostka suffered an injury on the play and Murray has not been suspended in the past. Do…
NHL Rumors: Bolland, Panthers, Capitals, Seattle, Canucks, Leafs, Gaudreau and Mason
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: There have been no contract talks between Dave Bolland and the Maple Leafs since early February. “Nothing is happening right now,” Thun said. “We exchanged proposals prior to the Olympics and we were significantly…
NHL Rumors: Callahan, Markov, Jagr, Iginla, Torts, Carlyle, Jets, Giordano, Ekblad and McCabe
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ryan Callahan's agent, Steve Bartlett, said that he spoke with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman over the weekend, with Yzerman saying he'd like to talk contract extension after the season. "Yeah, we’d love to sign him," said…