NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards
The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…
NHL Rumors I: Hurricanes, Panthers, Flyers and Senators
Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Hurricanes are waiting for the playoffs to end as Ulf Samuelsson is their leading candidate for their vacant heading coaching position. Aaron Ward: The Hurricanes have not narrowed their coaching candidates down to one. Harvey…
Morning Hits: Carcillo, Lindstrom, Larsen and Pokka
Katie Strang: Rangers Dan Carcillo will have a hearing this morning with Gary Bettman. (Appealing his 10-game suspension) Andy Strickland: The Blues have signed Joakim Lindstrom from the SEL. He was a former 2nd round pick of the Blue Jackets.…
NHL Video: Rangers Moore Suspended For Two Games
The NHL has suspended Rangers defenseman John Moore for two games for an illegal check to the head of Canadiens forward Dale Weise. Do you think this is the right length of suspension?
NHL GIF: Rangers John Moore To Have Hearing For Hit On Dale Weise
Dan Rosen: Rangers defenseman John Moore will have a hearing today with Player Safety for his hit on Canadiens forward Dale Weise. Do you think Moore should be suspended? If so, how many games? Here is a link to the…
NHL GIF: Rangers Derek Dorsett Headbutts Mike Weaver
Rangers forward Derek Dorsett delivers a little headbutt to Canadiens defenseman Mike Weaver. Do you think Dorsett should be suspended? If so, how many games should get? (GIF from @myregularface) Rangers Dorsett gives one of the little Canadiens flag holders…
NHL Injuries: Price, Stepan, Miller and Regehr
Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens Carey Price skated on his own yesterday. He remains out for the series. Andrew Gross: Rangers Derek Stepan is traveling with the Rangers to Montreal. Tom Gulitti: Rangers J.T. Miller remained in New York with an upper-body…
Morning Hits: Rangers and Canadiens Notes
Pat Leonard: Rangers Daniel Carcillo will appeal his 10-game suspension. Andrew Gross: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault said the Daniel Carcillo incident was avoidable, especially if Brandon Prust was given a penalty. Vigneault added that Carcillo understands the situation and that it…
NHL Injuries: Stepan, Brassard, Lucic, Kelly, Semin and Loktonov
Darren Dreger: The doctors had cleared Derek Stepan to play on Thursday night, but yesterday morning it was determined that he required surgery for a broken jaw. There is no timetable for his return. Stephen Lorenzo: Derrick Brassard remains day-to-day according to…
NHL Suspensions: Rangers Daniel Carcillo and Canadiens Brandon Prust Suspended
Katie Strang: Rangers Daniel Carcillo received an automatic 10-game suspension for abuse of an official. Canadiens Brandon Prust has been suspended for two games for interference. Tom Gulitti: Prust's hit was 0.9 seconds late. Any hit up to 0.6 seconds…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Preds Targets, Compliance Buyout Candidates, Schenn and Subban
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators currently have about $22.1 million in cap space. Cooper lists five pending free agents the Predators should look at: 1. Paul Stastny 2. Thomas Vanek 3. Matt Moulson 4. Mikhail Grabovski 5. Derek…
NHL GIF: Brandon Prust’s Late Hit on Derek Stepan
Aaron Ward: "Prust hit on Stepan, 27 TV Frames (9/10 of a second) from touching puck and the hit. Not a hard and fast rule but over 1/2 second is late." Darren Dreger: "Prust hit on Stepan will be discussed…