Tag: New York Islanders

Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Wings, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Stars and Ducks

On the New York Rangers ... New York Rangers: Henrik Lundqvist said he'll return on Sunday and will be starting. New York Rangers: Defenseman Dan Girardi will return to the lineup today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders

On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Vladimir Sobotka's KHL season ended this past Sunday, but his contract doesn't expire till April 30th. Jeremy Rutherford: If he wants to end his deal earlier, he'd have to negotiate a release,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flames, Wild and Islanders

On the Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild and the New York Islanders ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights have been watching KHL forwards Evgeny Dadonov and Vadim Shipachyov. Shipachyov is thought to be looking for…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Islanders, Blues, Canucks, Stars and Ducks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Coach Claude Julien on Carey Price: "Carey was not at 100 percent today, it's very minor, but we have to make sure he's 100 percent" Eric Engels: Price is questionable for Thursday against the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Taveres, Fowler, Boeser, Elliott, Bishop and Darling

On the New York Islanders, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ben Bishop and Scott Darling ... TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Jonathan Tavares' future with the New York Islanders should be known by June. He can't sign a contract…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Sens, Isles, Caps, Sabres, Panthers, Stars, Ducks, Canucks and Coyotes

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Forward Evgeni Malkin missed last night's game with an upper-body injury that he's been dealing with for "a little while now." He left their morning skate early yesterday. Coach…

Mark Easson

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