Tag: New York Rangers

NHL Injuries: Preds, Kings, Stars, Flames, Hurricanes, Sabres and More

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: P.K. Subban missed his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury. "A little disappointing," Predators general manager David Poile told 102.5-FM on Tuesday afternoon. "We all thought that there was a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Flames, Oilers, Lightning and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage: Goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out for four to six weeks with a mild MCL sprain according to GM Ken Holland. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Troy Brouwer left…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Rangers, Sens, Ducks, Wings and More

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford had an appendectomy on December 3rd and he could return on Friday against the Avalanche according to coach Joel Quenneville. Crawford has been skating during their road-trip…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Preds, Hawks, Canucks, Wild, Pens and Bruins

On the Nashville Predators ... Nashville Preds PR: Predators Defenseman P.K. Subban missed last night's game with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Adam Vingan: Subban is expected to travel with the team on their two-game road trip.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Wings, Panthers, Stars and Rangers

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang will be out for "a couple of weeks" with a lower-body injury according to coach Mike Sullivan. They've recalled Derrick Pouliot from the AHL. On the…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 10

The Pittsburgh Penguins moved up to top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. This week with eight media outlets used, we've dropped the highest and lowest rankings for each team in attempt to eliminate any large…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Metropolitan Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice.  Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

Eastern Conference Injuries: Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Flyers, Senators and More

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said defenseman Alexey Marchenko has the same shoulder injury as he had before and is day-to-day. On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano: Forward Casey Cizikas returned…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Suspensions, Waivers and Injuries

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak was suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head of Chris VandeVelde. Cap Friendly: Oleksiak will forfeith $10,208.33 in salary for the two game suspension. On…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Canadiens, Rangers, Caps, Wings and Sabres

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Sportsnet: Sportsnet's Eric Engels reported that Montreal Canadiens winger Max Pacioretty played the month of November with a broken foot, which is now fully healed. “Max Pacioretty through most of November was playing with a broken…

Mark Easson