Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Injuries: Isles, Hurricanes, Habs, Capitals, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Wild and Canucks

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Jordan Eberle took a hit in practice on Thursday. He said he was sore yesterday but should be okay to play this weekend. Arthur Staple: Forward Cal Clutterbuck said he felt…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Athanasiou, Senators, Golden Knights and Islanders

On Andreas Athanasiou ... Dhiren Mahiban: Have been informed that Hockey Canada contacted Andreas Athanasiou about playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Athanasiou will decide on playing for Canada at the Karjala Cup soon. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch:…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Islanders, Flyers, Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Kings, Sharks and Jets

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Defenseman Niklas Kronwall had a good practice yesterday and is hopeful for tonight. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Erik Karlsson had been hoping to play…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Answering twitter questions Eric Engels: Don't think that Alex Galchenyuk is going anywhere for the time being. Eric Engels: Don't see the Canadiens being able to trade for Matt Duchene. On Vladimir Kuznetsov Aivis Kalnins:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Avs, Golden Knights, Red Wings, Jets and Islanders

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Kyle Turris wouldn't comment on his pending free agency after this season. Focusing on hockey and leaving the talks up to his agent. Don Brennan: Turris said that he hasn't requested a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs and Duchene … Senators and Turris

On the Colorado Avalanche and Matt Duchene ... Eric Duhatschek of The Athletic: Expectations for the Avalanche aren't high this season, so GM Joe Sakic won't be on the hot seat right away. He does have time to make a…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes

On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Wilson, Senators, Hurricanes, Canadiens and Islanders

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Darren Dreger: The Buffalo Sabres have signed Jack Eichel to an eight-year deal at a salary cap of $10 million a season. John Wawrow: Eichel agent tells the AP that Eichel took less money to…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division: New York Rangers Season Outlook

The New York Rangers lost in six games to the Ottawa Senators in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. They revamped their defense this off-season but lost a key piece in Derek Stepan. It's tough to…

Hunter Hodies

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and St. Louis Blues

On the New York Islanders ... Jimmy Murphy: A source is saying that the Islanders have been telling GM's not to bother asking about John Tavares till at least January 1st 30th. Jimmy Murphy: The reason for January 1st 30th is…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Cap Compliant, Waivers, and Injury Notes

On the Salary Cap ... Chris Johnston: NHL teams have to be salary cap compliant and have their opening rosters submitted by 5 pm ET on Tuesday. On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers. Brad Malone - Edmonton…

Mark Easson