Tag: New York Islanders

NHL Quick Hits: Hitchcock, Ducks, Avs, Islanders, Sens, Flyers, Turris-Ryan Tussle

Hitchcock on the "I" generation Ben Kuzma: Edmonton Oilers coach Ken Hitchcock on young players: “The big change is we’ve blown through millennials now. We’re into the ‘I’ generation. This is the most prepared group of athletes I’ve ever seen in…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wild, Devils, Islanders and Golden Knights

Hinostroza and Dvorak close Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes forward Vinnie Hinostroza and Christian Dvorak skated yesterday but haven't been activated yet. Michael Bunting was reassigned to the AHL. Bruins getting healthy Matt Porter: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy that forward…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers

Flyers targeting Quenneville Anthony SanFilippo: (3:22 PM yesterday) Hearing that the Philadelphia Flyers could fire head coach Dave Hakstol in the next 24 years. The announcement of a new head coach may be delayed. They are targeting Joel Quenneville. If…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: As The Pietrangelo Turns

Five Potential Destinations For Alex Pietrangelo THN: Matt Larkin discusses some possible landing spots for the St. Louis Blues defenseman. Those prominently include Toronto and Edmonton for starters. Both are in dire need for blueliners but they are not the…

Chris Wassel

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Penguins and Capitals

Backes lucky that he was able to return after taking a skate to the face Yiiiiiikes David Backes just got cut by a skate to the face pic.twitter.com/yNHHDdMnGv — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) December 12, 2018 Ferland injured again Michael Smith:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Bruins and Oilers

Coyotes not looking at the goalie market Pierre LeBrun: (going on the possibility of Antti Raanta being done for the season) Asked Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka if Raanta's injury means they could be looking at the goalie market for…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals

Bjugstad not traveling George Richards: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is out with an upper-body injury and won't be traveling with the team. Clutterbuck and Eberle injured Andrew Gross: New York Islanders forwards Cal Clutterbuck and Jordan Eberle missed the…

Mark Easson

NHL Notes: Ducks Extend Murray … NHL Looking At Hyman’s Hit … Kronwall Lays Out Lee

Ducks extend Murray Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks announced that VP and GM Bob Murray signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2021-22. "Bob has created a winning organization with his commitment and expertise," said Ducks Chief Executive Officer Michael…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Islanders, Senators and Lightning

DeBrusk out this weekend Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk was out last night and won't play today as he's not feeling well physically. He took a puck to the back of his head against the Maple Leafs last…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Canucks and Capitals

Pominville still day-to-day Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville is still listed as day-to-day. Murphy traveling but likely won't play Scott Powers: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy is traveling with the team on their road trip but he is…

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NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the New York Rangers

Alzer did get some trade interest David Pagnotta: When he was placed on waivers, Montreal Canadiens Karl Alzner did get some interest. Heard that the Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche were among the teams…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks and Capitals

Miller out five weeks ... Carlo a possibility for tonight Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller will be re-evaluated in about five weeks after a CT scan revealed "a cartilage injury to this larynx." Matt Kalman of WEEI: Bruins defenseman…

Mark Easson