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…
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…