Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Senators, Rangers and Sabres

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Carp: Have to think the top priority for Golden Knights GM George McPhee is to find a goalie. Bob McKenzie: Vadim Shipachyov is not going on unconditional waivers today so that they could…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Red Wings, Canadiens, Wild, Islanders, Sens, Pens and Leafs

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes have activated forward Brendan Perlini off the IR after he passed his baseline testing yesterday. Perlini could return to the lineup tonight. Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta took part in practice yesterday.…

Mark Easson

NHL Free Agents: Top 2018 Unrestricted Free Agents – Tavares and Carlson

Taking a look at two of the top 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. John Tavares, New York Islanders As the biggest name in the upcoming free agent derby, the next contract Tavares signs will dwarf his expiring $5.5M one, likely…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The LA Kings were in Toronto yesterday, so Drew Doughty was asked about the offseason speculation/comments that one day he might want to become a Toronto Maple Leaf.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Injury Updates and Lines From Practice

On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers today: Antti Niemi (Penguins), Eric Fehr (Maple Leafs), Jordan Schroeder (Blue Jackets) and Colin McDonald (Flyers) NHL Injury Updates ... Pens Inside Scoop: Penguins defenseman Matt Hunwick (concussion) skated this morning…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Red Wings, Ducks and Golden Knights

On the Montreal Canadiens, NY Islanders, NY Rangers, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadiens are off to a 1-6-1 start, and the heat is on GM Marc Bergevin.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Golden Knights, Iginla, Oilers and Houston

Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts roundup. Even if the Colorado Avalanche continue to win, it's still unlikely that Matt Duchene stays. still thinks he wants a fresh start. They might be now looking at non-NHL prospects, focusing on left-handed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Vegas Golden Knights and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Los Angeles Kings and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: (before Jeff Carter's injury) If the Kings feel they need to upgrade their top-nine before the trade deadline, they could offer up defensemen Jake Muzzin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Scouting Flyers-Panthers, Islanders and Senators

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: (answer question) doesn't think that the Sharks can wait much longer before having to make a move. The need to address their lack of depth at forward - they need to add more…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Avalanche and Red Wings

On the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders ... NHL Prospect Watch: Pierre McGuire hinted that maybe the Canadiens and Islanders are exploring a three-way trade. That could be the reason that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin has been at…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Rangers

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: thinks that the Edmonton Oilers need another experienced defenseman until Andrej Sekera returns and that they are looking at Vegas Golden Knights blueline. Jon Merrill is a cheap defensive defenseman. Jason Garrison is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders

On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: (defenseman Matt Niskanen was placed on the LTIR and the recalling of Madison Bowey) Will be interested to see if the Capitals look to make a trade for a defenseman. The Vegas Golden Knights…

Mark Easson