NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 6
The Montreal Canadiens take over from the New York Rangers for first spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week six. The Canadiens received three of six first place rankings. The Rangers dropped one slot to No.…
NHL Rumors: Olympics, Expansion Draft, Senators and Islanders
On the Winter Olympics ... Chris Johnston: Would be too late for the 2018 Olympics if the NHL doesn't go, but Rene Fasel said he'd consider an U20 Olympic tournament. Gino Reda: Rene Fasel said that they have found approximately $10…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Isles, Seattle, Crawford, Vegas and Stars
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Don't see the Kings having the assets or the salary cap space to make a significant trade. On the New York Islanders ... B.D. Gallof: "No trade can save this, bc it…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flames, Islanders, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and Arizona State University have start negotiations on building a 16,000 plus arena on the corner of McClintock Drive and Rio Salado Parkway in Tempe, Arizona. “Today’s…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Rangers, Avs, Islanders, Sens and more
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Goaltender Michal Neuvirth will miss four to weeks with a knee injury and will likely be put on the LTIR. Putting him on the LTIR will give the Flyers enough…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 saying that he hasn't heard anything "substantive" on trade talk involving the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I don't get the sense that Toronto is in the heat of anything."…
NHL Rumors: Hot Seat, Kovalchuk, Olympics and Canucks
On the Hot Seat ... Michael Traikos in the Toronto Sun: Looking at five coaches that could be on the hot seat already this season: Jack Capuano (New York Islanders), Willie Desjardins (Vancouver Canucks), John Tortorella (Columbus Blue Jackets), Lindy…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... John Shannon: Hearing that the Coyotes could be close to making an announcement regarding a site for their proposed new arena. Announcement could come as early as this week. On the New York Islanders ...…
NHL Injuries: Jones, Faulk, Edmundson, Hunwick, Rieder, Nelson and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be out for three weeks after suffering a hairline fracture to the top of his right foot. "Just a weird play," Jones said.…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Jets, Hurricanes, Rangers and Stars
On the New York Islanders ... AP on ESPN: Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic will be out for four to six with a right hand injury. Hamonic was hit with a shot on Saturday night. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sami Hoffren: Unlike…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Jets
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that there has been zero talk of the New York Islanders making a coaching change. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche forward…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes, Isles, Panthers, Jackets and Sharks
On the Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: At least the Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim…