Tag: New York Islanders

NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Capitals, Avs, Jackets, Habs, Isles, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, and Knights

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: Goaltender Robin Lehner is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Craig Morgan: There is still no timetable on Mike Smith's return. On the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals ...…

Mark Easson

2017-18 Top 10 New York Islanders Prospects

The big question for the future of the Islanders is where will John Tavares sign his next NHL contract? If the answer is back with the Islanders, then the prospect pool becomes more of a support system to build around…

Peter Harling

NHL Rumors: Scouting the COL-EDM, PIT-CBJ, and SJ-DAL … Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Gionta

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers ... Jesse Montano: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Avalanche-Oilers game: Vegas Golden Knights (2), St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins, Florida…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Metropolitan Division – Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers

Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at the Metropolitan Division - buyers and sellers. Washington Capitals - Buyers. Could use a depth on the blue line. They paid a big price last year at the deadline for rental defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, would…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Edmonton Oilers and the Ottawa Senators

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: (answering question) The Blackhawks are out of it, so trading for goaltender Robin Lehner is unlikely. If Lehner is traded, teams that might be interested include that Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, and New…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Nyquist, Tatar, Green, Howard and Mrazek

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Forward Gustav Nyquist has another year left on his deal. Will the Red Wings consider re-sign him at likely more than $5 million a season? The Red Wings need to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes, Habs, Preds, Lightning, Bruins, Canucks, Flames, Sens, Isles and Wings

On the Florida Panthers, Arizona Coyotes, Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, NY Islanders, and the Detroit Red Wings ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Would be interesting if the Florida Panthers…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Islanders

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello said that forward Josh Leivo didn't make a trade request. Kristen Shilton: Tyler Bozak isn't looking at his pending free agent status: "I’m sure when the time comes…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Notable Depth Players That Could Be On The Move

As the NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline approaches, stars such as Rick Nash, Ryan McDonagh and Evander Kane dominate the rumor mill. However, there are lesser lights who could become invaluable additions to playoff-contending teams. Here's a look at the notable…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning

On the New York Islanders ... Brian Heyman of Newsday: It's unlikely the Islanders trade forward Brock Nelson. If the Islanders look to improve on the blue line or in net before the deadline, they would likely have to move…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and the Chicago Blackhawks

On the New York Rangers ... Andy Strickland: There has been speculation that Rangers pending free agent Michael Grabner could re-sign in the offseason, but there has been no talks. On the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, and John…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Loftus: Coach Bruce Cassidy said the forward Frank Vatrano (lower-body) and Anders Bjork (upper-body), and defenseman Kevan Miller (upper-body) will be out tonight. Noel Acciari's status for today will be determined after their morning…

Mark Easson