Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Trade Deadline: Minnesota Wild — What A Mess!

The NHL Trade Deadline gets murky sometimes and the Minnesota Wild are no exception. A few weeks ago they were entrenched in a playoff spot. Now, the basement of their division is staring straight at them. An ugly performance on…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Matt Duchene – Predators, Blue Jackets, Islanders, and Jets

Duchene to be scratched Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators didn't want to sit anyone but Matt Duchene is officially out for Thursday's game. Renaud Lavoie: The Duchene being scratched means the chances are slim to none…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Trade Targets, Available Assets, and Pending UFAs

Potential New York Islanders targets and what they could offer up Larry Brooks of the NY Post: It wouldn't be a surprise if the New York Islanders were in on any Artemi Panarin, Mark Stone and possibly Mike Hoffman talks.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Sharks and Jets

Okposo isn't concussed Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres forward Kyle Okposo doesn't have a concussion and will be traveling with the team. Linus Ullmark and Zach Bogosian were given a maintenance day. Nielson might be able to play Adam Kimelman: Detroit…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Islanders

Kings shouldn't be looking to trade for Panarin John Hoven: Can't see the Los Angeles Kings being interested in trading for Artemi Panarin. The Kings have a greater need for a center over a winger. If there were interested in…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Decision Time For The Ottawa Senators Is Quickly Approaching

Decision time for the Senators is quickly approaching Craig Custance: Matt Duchene on where contract talks stand: “We’re still working through it. It’s an ongoing process.” Scott Billeck: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and their head scout will be in Winnipeg…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Brock Nelson, and Ilya Kovalchuk

Pending UFA Nelson not stressing about deadline Andrew Gross of Newsday: New York Islanders pending first-line center Brock Nelson isn't really stressing over the trade deadline and is expecting to remain with the team after the deadline. “It’s just kind…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Islanders, Bruins, Oilers and Canucks

Kovalchuk may be willing to waive his no-movement clause for .... Jimmy Murphy: Heard last night that Los Angeles Kings forward Ilya Kovalchuk could be willing to waive his no-movement clause for the New York Islanders and the Boston Bruins.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders, Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers

Contract talks for Islanders pending UFAs David Pagnotta: Contract talks between the New York Islanders and Anders Lee are ongoing. Brock Nelson extension talks have been very loose so far. Don't know of any Jordan Eberle have taken place. Panarin…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Detroit Red Wings

Some potential Boston Bruins targets Matt Porter of the Boston Globe: The asking price for Artemi Panarin is reportedly a first-round pick, a player and a prospect - a high price for a potential rental. The Boston Bruins aren't the…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Penguins and Capitals

Grzelcyk out today Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk missed practice yesterday with a lower-body injury and isn't expected to be in the lineup today. Hawryluk to the IR Florida Panthers PR: The Panthers put Jayce Hawryluk on the…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Flyers and Capitals

Larsson returns Mike Harrington: Buffalo Sabres forward Johan Larsson returns to the lineup. Dubinsky back to Columbus for an MRI Mark Scheig: The Columbus Blue Jackets sent forward Brandon Dubinsky home to get an MRI done on his hip. He…

Mark Easson