Tag: New Jersey Devils

Morning Rumors: Yakupov, Lundqvist, Goalie Market, Hemsky, Candiens, Leafs, Panthers, Caps and Flyers

Craig Custance: Nail Yakupov's agent said that if the Oilers are unhappy with Yakupov, they are open to a trade: "We're willing to make a move. Any team. That happens and that's part of life." Bob Stauffer: On Larionov and…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Gionta, Johnson, Dupuis, Franzen, Burns and Downie

Rich Chere: Devils Stephen Gionta injured his right ankle last night after crashing into the boards. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Erik Johnson had x-rays after the game after blocking a shot. Could be okay. More will be known today. Dave Molinari:…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Elias, Downie, Schultz, Dupuis, Wilson, Clutterbuck and Ehrhoff

Tom Gulitti: The Devils put Patrik Elias on the IR and activate Peter Harrold. Sam Carchidi via Sulia: Flyers Steve Downie (concussion) is a possibility for Saturday night. Jim Matheson: Oilers Justin Schultz (groin) didn't practice yesterday and Matheson is…

Mark Easson

Lines and Goalies: Flames, Leafs, Oilers, Lightning, Rangers, Devils, Panthers and Flyers

Roger Millions: Flames lines: Cammalleri Colborne Galiardi - jackman Monahan Hudler - Bouma Stajan D. Jones - Reinhart Backlund McGrattan David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: Lupul-JVR-Kessel Raymond-Kadri-Clarkson Bodie-McClement-Kulemin McLaren-Smithson-Orr Ashton. Defensive pairings: Gunnarsson-Phaneuf Fraser-Ranger Gardiner-Franson Rielly-Liles Bob Stauffer: Oilers lines:…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Holland, Ward, Skinner, Downie, Greene, Vrbata and Wilson

Rich Chere: If the Devils activate Peter Holland, GM Lou Lamoriello said that Patrick Elias or Jon Merrill will go to the IR. Michael Smith: Hurricanes Cam Ward did some off ice work yesterday. Chip Alexander: Ward is a little ahead…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery

Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…

Mark Easson

Martin Brodeur Rumors: Won’t ask for trade, but would consider

Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Martin Brodeur said he could consider waive his no-trade clause to go to a contender. "I hope it will never happen, but if there is a situation that could be really fun for me and really…

Mark Easson

Afternoon Notes: Erikson, Versteeg, Desharnais, Calvert, Schlemko, Kunitz, Neal, Olesz and Mazanec

Mike Halford: Bruins Loui Eriksson will be back in the lineup tonight against the Stars. George Richards: Looking like Kris Versteeg will be back in the Panthers lineup on a line with Goc and Kopecky. Gomez and Barch will be…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: 18-year old scorers, Schenn, Sutter and Olesz

NHL Public Relations: Stars Valeri Nichushkin became the seventh 18-year old to score a goal this season. According to @EliasSports the last time seven 18-year olds scored was in 1993-94. Frank Seravalli: Looking like Flyers Luke Schenn will be a…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Anderson, Downie, Stoll, Smith, Handzus and Merrill

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators goalie Craig Anderson was taken off the ice on a stretcher after being run into by Stars Valeri Nichushkin in overtime. "My expectation is yes (Anderson will be out) but right now I can't…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Downie, Lecavalier, Bolland, Bozak, Schneider, Salvador, McGinn, Zajac and others

David Strehle: Flyers Steve Downie will be released from the hospital today. Out indefinitely with a concussion. Vincent Lecavalier is day-to-day with a facial contusion according to Paul Holmgren. Frank Seravalli: Downie left the arena two-plus hours on a stretcher after…

Mark Easson

Injury Notes: Carter, Schneider, Gustavsson, Franzen, Morrow, Parros, Pacioretty, Wild and Callahan

Andrew Walker: Hearing that Kings Jeff Carter has a broken foot. NHL Devils PR: Devils coach Peter DeBoer said that a decision will come tomorrow morning on Cory Schneider's availability for this weekends back-to-back games. Brodeur starting against the Flyers.…

Mark Easson