Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Andy Strickland: Forward David Backes is expected to play tonight. Joe Haggerty: Backes confirms that he left Tuesday's game in the third period to go to the Quiet Room after taking a high hit from…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…
NHL Rumors: Looking at who the Detroit Red Wings Could trade at the deadline
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Luke Fox: Pending UFA defenseman Mike Green said that there have been no contract extension talks with the Red Wings. Green added that he wants to be back with the Wings next year. MLive:…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Nash, Grabner, Holden, Desharnais, Zuccarello and McDonagh
On the New York Rangers ... Arthur Staple: (responding to Brooks article) There are several Rangers players that would be perfect fits for the Islanders, but it's hard to imagine the Rangers helping the Islanders for a playoff push even…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Avalanche, Canadiens, and Predators
On the New York Rangers, Colorado Avalanche, Nashville Predators, and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger on TSN. “We’re going to start with Rick Nash and Michael Grabner of the New York Rangers who are two players that are expected to be highly sought-after.…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Red Wings, and Predators
On the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings, and Nashville Predators ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie on Larry Brooks' wondering if the Rangers could be able to get William Nylander from the Maple Leafs…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Sens, Blues, Bruins, Wild, Flames, and Avs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Aivis Kalnins: Have been hearing that the Buffalo Sabres are shopping defenseman Viktor Antipin. Aivis Kalnins: own speculation but think the Pittsburgh Penguins could be interested. Before he signed with the Sabres, the Penguins were…
NHL Trade Deadline: Are the New York Rangers Buyers or Sellers?
In recent weeks, the New York Rangers have frequently surfaced in the NHL trade-rumor mill. Though they're holding the last wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference, the Rangers (53 points) enter this week with just four victories in their last ten…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Hurricanes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have lost their swagger and have lost five of their past seven games. The Lightning are 30th in the league in faceoff win percentage and could…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo Sabres: Pending UFA Evander Kane knows a trade call is likely coming his way before the NHL trade deadline. TSN has reported that the Sabres are looking for as many…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Coach John Tortorella on defenseman Ryan Murray's injury: “Not even close. Not even in the conversation for me.” Aaron Portzline: Murray was on the ice on Wednesday and skated for one drill before…
NHL Rumors: Top Trade Bait, and the New York Rangers
On Top 25 players that could be traded ... TSN: Top 25 trade bait board. Evander Kane - Buffalo Sabres - left wing - UFA 2. Patrick Maroon - Edmonton Oilers - left wing - UFA 3. Mike Green -…