Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Jets, Islanders and the Goalie Market

On Las Vegas ... Pierre LeBrun: On the 48-hour free agent window for Las Vegas before the expansion draft. "Vegas must select 20 contracts among its 30 players picked. So only a max of 10 free agents can be picked - RFA…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Stars, Canes, Canucks, Lightning and more

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Center Ryan Getzlaf left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. It is likely a forearm injury - he was hit by the puck. Eric Stephens: Goaltender Jonathan Bernier left last night's game…

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Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies

Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Islanders, KHL, Ducks and Lindholm

On the Calgary Flames ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040: "You heard Dougie Hamilton's name out there this year. I don't think it was the #Flames shopping him." ... "But I know that at least one team, for sure,…

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NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…

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NHL Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Rangers and Kings

On the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The ice system in place that Barclays Center is not suited for the Islanders long-term. Ownership is looking for other options, mainly…

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NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Winnipeg Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: The Los Angeles Kings have about $1.6 million in cap space, so they don't have a lot of room to bring in a goalie while Jonathan Quick is out.…

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NHL Injuries: Wild, Panthers, Stars, Penguins, Rangers and More

On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani: Wild coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide any update on Jared Spurgeon or Erik Haula. Dane Mizutani: Spurgeon is out with an upper-body injury. Haula looked like he was limping after practice, so might be…

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NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…

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NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…

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NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…

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NHL Injuries: Rangers, Oilers, Islanders, Bruins and Jets

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday: The Rangers started the season with eight defensemen, but are now down to six healthy ones after their first two games. Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is "more than…

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