NHL News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Cam Fowler (shoulder) has been rehabbing and should start skating soon. Wouldn't say if Fowler would be able to return this series. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Eric…
NHL Department of Player Safety: Doughty, Kadri, Wilson and Johansen
On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... NHL Player Safety: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri will have a hearing today for his boarding/charging hit on Boston Bruins forward Tommy Wingels. The NHL has suspended Los Angeles Kings…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Sabres assign defenseman Taylor Fedun to the AHL. Fedun must be ready/close to being able to play. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Coach Bill Peters said that forward Marcus Kruger…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…
NHL News: Coyotes, Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Emerson Etem told the Coyotes that he no longer wants to play in the AHL and is looking for other options. The Coyotes have terminated Etem's contract. On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota…
NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Red Wings, Oilers, Predators, Rangers, Blues and Maple Leafs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Elliotte Friedman: Forward Emerson Etem was placed on unconditional waivers by the Coyotes. Matt Layman of Arizona Sports: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been out since November 28th and has only played in 17 games this…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that both David Krejci and Adam McQuaid could return today. "Yes, a chance for both. We’ll get a better idea after skate. If we like where they’re at then they’ll…
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…