Eastern Conference News: Overseas Games, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Devils, Penguins and Capitals
On NHL games overseas ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA have talked about playing games in Europe and Asia next year, possibly six teams. Among the countries discussed are China, Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. Jim Matheson: Have heard that…
NHL Rumors: Belmont Park Good News For New York Islanders and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Andy Griziano: "Pretty simple as it stands currently re: Tavares. Organizational ownership secure, practice rink five minutes away, new building approved 15 miles away, cap space no issue, contract length no issue...becomes all about…
Eastern Conference News: Jackets, Red Wings, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Lightning and Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue Jackets PR: The Blue Jackets assigned forward Tyler Motte to the AHL On the Detroit Red Wings ... NHL Player Safety: Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader was fined $5,000 for spearing Islanders defenseman…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canadiens, Islanders, Senators, Penguins and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward David Krejci missed last night's game with an upper-body, and won't be in the lineup tonight either. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres assigned forward Hudson Fasching to the…
NHL Free Agent Watch: Josh Bailey and Jonathan Marchessault
Josh Bailey, RW – New York Islanders Despite his solid 2016-17 campaign (13 goals, 43 assists), few likely thought Josh Bailey would be the top scorer at this juncture of the NHL season among upcoming free agents. But at 40…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Defenseman Adam McQuaid could be cleared to return to the lineup as early as tonight. If he doesn't get into the lineup tonight, he should be ready later this week.…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Forward Matt Beleskey cleared waivers yesterday and was assigned to Providence of the AHL On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: No known if Jaromir Jagr will be in the lineup today.…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Islanders, Oilers and Canadiens
On the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Eight teams talked to Senators GM Pierre Dorion on Thursday, who continues to try and make a deal. He won't make a deal just to make a…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Preds, Isles, Pens, Lightning, Caps, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Jake DeBrusk returns to the lineup tonight. Ryan Spooner is out with a lower-body injury and might have to go on the IR. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Forward…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Flames, Panthers, and Potential Free Agent Landing Spots for John Tavares
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Flames game: Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres (two - including an…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, And GM Without An Extension
On the Buffalo Sabres and Matt Moulson ... Mike Harrington: Coach Phil Housley on Matt Moulson: "Jason and his agent are working on some options, but that's as much as I know at this point." Mike Harrington: From Housley's quote (above),…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers ... John Shannon: Even though they won last night, have to think that after that third period, GM Peter Chiarelli could enter the goalie market. May only be for a short-term goalie. Jim Matheson: Won't be…