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, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…
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…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils and Senators
On the Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Source is saying that the NHL Department of Player Safety will review Brad Marchand's elbow to the head of Devils forward Marcus Johansson. There was a not…
Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
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…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo Sabres: Pending UFA Evander Kane knows a trade call is likely coming his way before the NHL trade deadline. TSN has reported that the Sabres are looking for as many…
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 News: Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Canucks, and Golden Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Andy Strickland: Goaltender Scott Wedgewood has played 19 games so far and needs to get to 28 games for the Coyotes to keep his RFA rights. If he plays less than 28 games he'll become…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins
Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari suffered an upper-body injury on Monday and missed practice yesterday. The Bruins are hopeful that he'll be able to play tonight. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: The…
NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators Are Receiving Plenty Of Trade Calls
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators haven't been actively shopping anyone, but teams are calling GM Pierre Dorion. Talk is that no less than 10 teams are looking for forwards, an area in which…