Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Metropolitan Division
With the season reaching the halfway mark, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have been virtually non-existent (just 4 deals during the regular season) until a flurry…
Injuries: Wild, Rangers, Coyotes, Sens, Leafs and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Mikko Koivu returned on Tuesday night with the team after going to a hospital after he crashed heavily into the board on his second shift against the Blue Jackets.…
Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…
Rumors: Lightning, Devils, Preds, Scouting Avs-Kings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said he didn't expect to not have a contract extension in place in January. He wants to remain with the team and thinks…
Injuries: Oilers, Devils, Isles, Sens, Flames and More
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid continues to make progress from his broken clavicle. He's not taking contact yet, but is taking faceoffs and participating in some drills. “We’re asking each other, ‘Can…
Rumors III: Friedman on Jonathan Drouin
Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 Monday morning on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin. “A lot of the GMs are overseas for the world junior tournament. I’ve been texting a couple – ‘What do…
Rumors II: The Lightning and Jonathan Drouin
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “We acknowledge, via communication from his agent, Jonathan Drouin’s request to be traded. Moving forward, my sole intention is…
Injuries: Devils, Canucks, Sabres, Coyotes and More
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of the Record: Mike Cammalleri has an upper-body issue and coach John Hynes isn't sure if he'll be able to play tonight. He didn't practice yesterday, but skated on his own. “We're just trying…
Rumors: Devils, Oilers and Blue Jackets
On the New Jersey Devils ... Rich Chere of NJ.com: Looking at what Devils GM Ray Shero should do in 2016. 1. Make the right decision before the trade deadline - will be tempted to trade players like Lee Stempniak…
Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Rumors II: Free Agents, Sharks, Rangers, Kings and Canucks
Round up from Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Players that signed one-year deals this past offseason are eligible to sign contract extensions after January 1st. Players that fit into that category include: Mikkel Boedker (talks to start…
Injuries: Sharks, Lightning, Penguins, Sabres and More
On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka: Logan Couture hasn't been ruled out of tonight's game against the Sharks. Coach Pete DeBoer yesterday: "He's day to day. ... He's going to make that call. It's another step today." Curtis Pashelka:…