Tag: Nick Bjugstad

NHL Rumors: Patric Hornqvist, Nick Bjugstad, Bryan Rust, and more

Finding the most likely Pittsburgh Penguin trade bait... Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey NOW:  The Penguins trade bait focuses on three players basically. Patric Hornqvist, Nick Bjugstad, and Bryan Rust. Now, a problem exists in the fact that teams know…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Who Might Be Interested in Jacob Trouba And The Possible Return

NHL Rumors: Who might be interested in Jacob Trouba and what/who the Winnipeg Jets might be interested in from those teams.

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Senators, Penguins, Sharks and Canucks

Coyotes injury update Richard Morin: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Jason Demers and fowards Brad Richardson and Michael Grabner were all on the ice today in no-contract jerseys. It was the first time for both Demers and Richardson since their injuries. Craig…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Carlyle Fired, Waivers, and Injury Updates

GM Murray in as interim coach after firing Carlyle Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM will serve as their interim coach for the remainder of the season after firing Randy Carlyle. They will hire a full-time coach in the offseason, with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Center options for the Winnipeg Jets Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at the top four centers that the Winnipeg Jets could look at trading for ahead of the deadline. 1. Derick Brassard - The Golden Knights are already retaining $2…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canadiens, Panthers, Maple Leafs, and Penguins

Ducks-Silfverberg talks progressing Pierre LeBrun: Contract talks between the Anaheim Ducks and pending UFA Jakob Silfverberg are progressing. The Ducks would like to keep him but they need to know if they can get a deal done before the trade…

Mark Easson

Penguins-Panthers Trade: Thoughts From The Media

Some thoughts from the media on the Pittsburgh Penguins - Florida Panthers trade that saw Derick Brassard, Riley Sheahan, 2019 2nd and two 4th round draft picks for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. Jameson Olive: Panthers GM Dale Tallon: "This move…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: Penguins Trade Brassard, Sheahan, and Picks To The Panthers For Bjugstad and McCann

The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded forwards Derick Brassard and Riley Sheahan, a 2019 2nd round pick and two 2019 4th round picks to the Florida Panthers for forwards Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. One of the 4th round-draft picks belonged…

Mark Easson

NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Pacific Division

New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Pacific Division and some potential trade targets for them.

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Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers and Lightning

McAvoy out tonight Conor Ryan: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said there is no timeline on Charlie McAvoy. He won't be in the lineup tonight but he could get clearance to practice today. Status update on Eichel coming today Bill…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Capitals

Eichel status update coming today Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Jack Eichel was evaluated yesterday and they will have a full update on his status today. Housley is expecting it to just be a day-to-day issue. Red…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs

Athanasiou missed yesterday's game Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou missed yesterday's game with an upper-body injury. Bjugstad close Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is not quite ready to return and will likely be out until…

Mark Easson