NHL Free Agent Analysis: John Carlson Re-Signing With The Washington Capitals
John Carlson re-signed with the Washington Capitals over the weekend. This contract pays him $64 million over eight years. There exists some interesting signing bonuses including the lockout proof year. Carlson comes off a career year and an excellent playoff…
NHL News: Ducks, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Francois Beauchemin said again that this will be his final season in the NHL. On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: Forward Nikolay Kulemin skated before the Islanders had their…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been cleared to fully participate in practice: “Getting closer...not ruling him out for Saturday.” Boston Bruins: Coach Cassidy said that Kevan Miller left last night's…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
Atlantic Division: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... NBC Sports Boston: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be out for about two weeks after undergoing a procedure for an abnormal heart rhythm. The Bruins issued a statement. “After the Nov. 26 game, Charlie told team physicians…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amy Moritz: The Sabres recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Both Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm will be out of the lineup through…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Lightning, Senators, Rangers, and Sharks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Chris Johnston: On the report that Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson has requested a…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Flyers, Lightning, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Ryan Kesler were taking some turns with Jakob Silfverberg at practice today. All players are injured so can't read too much into it, but a promising sign. Anaheim Ducks:…
NHL Rumors: Sabres and Kane … Canucks Trade Scenarios
On Buffalo Sabres winger Evander Kane ... Craig Custance of The Athletic: Evander Kane when asked how he blocks out trade rumors during the contract year that he is in. "You know what? I’m not necessarily trying to block it…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: John Tavares keeps maintaining that he wants to remain with the NY Islanders, but it's unclear why he hasn't been signed to a long-term contract…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Hunwick, Expansion, Methot, Miller, and Boyle
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said he'd like to have UFA defenseman Matt Hunwick back next year. Frank Seravalli: The Maple Leafs have been talking to Vegas about a potentials deals, but they seem…