Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Islanders and Kings

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Not sure what Valeri Nichushkin is thinking, but guessing that Stars will make a push this offseason to get him back. Mark Stepneski: Stars GM Jim Nill was on an Edmonton radio station…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Isles, Bruins, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Blues and Blackhawks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said that the best case scenario would have Tyler Johnson back in the lineup on Thursday, but not sure if it will happen. Cooper on Vladislav Namestnikov re-aggravating his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Kings, Canucks and Vegas

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Goaltender Jaroslav Halak hasn't been called up for . Head coach Doug Weight wouldn't comment on their starter for tonight. Brian Compton: Weight on Halak:  "I don't know that anything's going to…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: The (Head) Shakers Of The NHL Trade Deadline  

Part II ... Looking back at the trade deadline ... the (head) Shakers The March 1st NHL trade deadline fell well short of expectations, as big names such as Matt Duchene, Gabriel Landeskog, Marc-Andre Fleury and Evander Kane did not get moved…

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NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the New York Islanders

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (chat) The Dallas Stars can't go past this season with the goaltending  tandem of Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. If bought out, Lehtonen would carry a $1.9 million…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Pens, Habs, Wings, Caps, Preds, Canucks and More

On the Boston Bruins ... NHL.com: Forward Ryan Spooner will be out indefinitely with a concussion. Spooner suffered the concussion on Monday night against the Senators. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Defenseman Kris Letang didn't travel with the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Lightning, Goalie Market And A Busy June

On the Colorado Avalanche, Anahiem Ducks, Tampa Bay Lightning, the Goalie Market and a potentially busy June ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Mid-June through the start of free agency is looking to be really busy with the two drafts, free…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Devils, Flames, Sabres, Isles, Pens, Jets and Knights

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ed Willes of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks are in a "transition period" according to GM Jim Benning and a "rebuild." The Canucks will have around $20 million in cap space heading into the offseason,…

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Wings, Devils, Capitals and Sabres

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Patrice Bergeron said he's feeling okay after blocking a shot and said he'd be good to go tonight. On the Florida Panthers ... Florida Panthers PR: Roberto Luongo left last night's game with…

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NHL Rumors: Duchene, Halak, Sabres, Doan, Vegas, Vrbata, Miller, Pens and Lightning

On Matt Duchene, Jaroslav Halak, Dmitry Kulikov, Cody Franson, Shane Doan, Vegas Golden Knights, Radim Vrbata, Ryan Miller, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: It's believed the the Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, New…

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Deadline Fallout: Islanders, Jets, Devils and Hurricanes

On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Can say this about the Islanders trade deadline day: "No one they wanted was dealt. Of the ones that were moved, do any of them make this team better?" On the Winnipeg…

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NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Penguins, Coyotes and Devils

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta: Some teams have spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about forward Josh Leivo. He has one year left on his deal. On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: The Calgary Flames are…

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