Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could return from his "concussion protocol" this weekend. He could return to practice today barring any setbacks in the past 24 hours. “He’s in the protocol…
Eastern Conference News: Red Wings, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Maple Leafs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Coach Jeff Blashill said that defenseman Danny DeKeyser likely won't be ready for Tuesday, but is expected to return later on in their road trip. On the New Jersey Devils ... Mike…
NHL Injuries: Canes, Habs, Devils, Pens, Caps, Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Sharks and Blues
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Cory Lavalette: Defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is meeting up with the team on their road trip. No known if he'll get back into the lineup. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman David Schlemko…
NHL News: Power Plays, Devils, Kings, Coyotes, Wild, NHL Expansion and Hanzal
On Power plays ... John Shannon: Number of power plays through the first 50 games a season, comparing different seasons. 2016-17 362 2015-16 342 2014-15 377 2013-14 362 2012-13 454 2005-06 689 On the New Jersey Devils ... New Jersey…
NHL News: Senators, Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins, Gionta, Flames and Oilers
On the Ottawa Senators ... TSN 1200: GM Pierre Dorion said they are hopeful that defenseman Erik Karlsson will be able to play next week. Bruce Garrioch: Johnny Oduya could join the Senators in Edmonton. TSN 1200: Coach Guy Boucher…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Red Wings, and Hurricanes
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Center Patrice Bergeron has been ruled out of Wednesday's game as his lower-body injury "isn't responding like we hoped" according to coach Bruce Cassidy. They are hopeful that Bergeron will be able to go…
NHL News: Waivers, Jackets, Senators, Bruins, Leafs, Oilers, and Blues
On Waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday: Adam Cracknell - Dallas Stars and Michael Bournival - Tampa Bay Lightning. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... CBJ PR: The Blue Jackets have recalled winger Josh Anderson from his…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Bruins and Senators
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Elliotte Friedman: Josh Anderson will agree to the Blue Jackets offer of three years at a $1.85 million salary cap hit. Rick Dhaliwal: Anderson had wanted to sign a one-year deal at $750,000, but…
NHL News and Injuries: Waivers, Flyers, Sens, Wings, Devils, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, and Coyotes
On Waivers ... Pierre LeBrun: Players put on waivers: Mark Fayne - Edmonton Oilers Jayson Megna - Vancouver Canucks Dylan McIlrath - Detroit Red Wings Brian Lashoff - Detroit Red Wings Matt Lorito - Detroit Red Wings Ben Street - Detroit Red…
Eastern Conference NHL News: Leafs, Wings, Bruins, Capitals, Sabres and Devils
On NHL Rules ... Stephen Whyno: The NHL Board of Governors have approved a two-minute minor penalty for a failed offside coach's challenge. Travis Yost: Two people confirmed that you can make as many challenges as you'd like during a…
Metropolitan Division: New Jersey Devils Season Outlook
The New Jersey Devils go into this season having missed the playoffs five years in a row. The last time they made the playoffs was the 2011-2012 season, and they went to the Stanley Cup Final, losing to the Los…
Metropolitan Division: New Jersey Devils Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $65,283,334 Projected Cap Space: $9,716,666 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $9,716,666 Deadline Cap Space: $45,182,497 Todays Cap Hit: $65,283,334 Roster: 22/23 Contracts: 45/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…