Eastern Conference news: Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella said that when defenseman Zach Werenski is ready to return to the lineup, he'll back paired with Seth Jones. Markus Nutivaara will remain in their top four as Tortorella said…
NHL Expansion Draft: Toronto Maple Leafs Primer
The Maple Leafs rebounded from a last place finish in 2016 to getting to the playoffs for the first time in four years due mostly to the exploits of a roster heavily populated with rookies, including Calder Trophy nominee Auston…
NHL Rumors: Scouting MON-EDM, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Edmonton Oilers ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Canadiens-Oilers game: San Jose Sharks (2 - including GM Doug Wilson), St. Louis Blues, Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs,…
Quick Hits: Preds, Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Lines and Starting Goalies
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: The Predators have activated James Neal from the IR. He's missed the past four games with an upper-body injury. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Coach Paul Maurice said that Mark Scheifele won't play…
NHL Rumors: JVR, Mike Babcock On Trade Rumors … Should Wait For a Top-Four Dman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on the James van Riemsdyk and William Nylander trade rumors. "I think there's been a bunch of talk. I just talked to him. There was a bunch of talk about…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Nazem Kadri’s Hit on Daniel Sedin
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio: The Flyers activate Michael Del Zotto from the LTIR and place Boyd Gordon on the LTIR. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland: Forward Kris Versteeg is out a few weeks with a groin…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: A couple weeks ago Tobias Rieder's agent, Darren Ferris, suggested that Rieder was considering KHL offers because contract talks were at an impasse. Ferris initially used Nazem Kadri's six-year contract…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes – Doan, Rieder, Stone and Murphy
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Sources have confirmed that Shane Doan will be back with Coyotes next season. Source saying the deal will have a $2.5 million base salary with a deferred signing bonus and…
NHL Rumors: Habs, Leafs, Rangers, Bruins, Oilers and Blue Jackets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "I can further that a little bit with information that's surfacing today out of the Montreal Canadiens' organzation. There is a slim chance at best, a very slim chance, that P.K. Subban is…
NHL Rumors: Draft Lottery Fallout – Leafs, Canucks and Oilers
On the NHL Draft ... Darren Dreger: The Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets and Columbus Blue Jackets are very unlikely to consider trading their first round picks. The Oilers pick at No. 4 is definitely in play. Jonas Siegel: Brendan…
NHL Rumors and Videos: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Mike Babcock on if the Maple Leafs will have captain next season. "I think it’s really important. I don’t expect to have one. Now, things can change. Being a captain…
NHL News: Kadri, Yakupov And Hanzal Fined For Diving
The NHL has fined three players for diving/embellishment today. Stephen Whyno: Toronto Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri was fined a total of $5,000 today, for two separate diving incidents. Chris Johnston: The next time Kadri gets fined for diving, he'll…