NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sharks, Seattle, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres coach Phil Housley said that Johan Larsson passed concussion protocol testing. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. On the Columbus Blue Jackets…
NHL News: Ducks, Sabres, Blackhawks, Jackets, Kings, Habs, Rangers, Lightning and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Patrick Eaves has done some skating on his own. He is on his own program during his recovery process. He's been around the arena and team more regularly of late. Eaves hasn't been…
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 ...…
NHL News: Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Devils, Pens, Sharks, and Leafs
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Winger Kris Versteeg (hip surgery) was skate early at the Saddledome. He was stickhanding, shooting, and moving around pretty well. Roger Millions: Versteeg will still need to get clearance from his surgeon to ramp…
NHL News: Waivers, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Stars and Blues
On waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers yesterday. Michael Hutchinson - Winnipeg Jets Ernest Schilling - Winnipeg Jets Charles Robinson - Winnipeg Jets Michael Sgarbossa - Winnipeg Jets Julian Melchori - Winnipeg Jets Mark McNeill - Dallas Stars Mike McKenna - Dallas…
NHL Expansion Draft: Columbus Blue Jackets Primer
The Columbus Blue Jackets have some decisions to make that will be difficult. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup benefits Columbus. It would allow them to protect their more borderline forwards. Those forwards feature some potential as well as…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Rangers and Blue Jackets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: GM Ron Hextall said that he hasn't had any contract talks with free agents Shayne Gostisbehere and Steve Mason. Sam Carchidi: Hextall said that they are not in a rush to replace assistant…
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…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Bruins and Blues
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk will start to heat up soon with the rumored expansion to Las Vegas and the draft getting underway on June 24th. “Teams are going to want to move contracts with the expansion…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: If there is an expansion draft next year, and if players with no-movement clauses have to be protected, the Blue Jackets would have to protect David Clarkson, Brandon…
Morning Hits: Injuries, Torts on Malkin and Prout
Injury Notes ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby missed last night's game against the Blue Jackets. He's out with a lower-body injury, but it's not expected to be a long-term issue. “I don’t believe it’s a long-term…
Videos and GIFs: Dupuis, Suspension, Saves and Passes
The Penguins honored Pascal Dupuis last night with a tribute. Anaheim Ducks Nate Thompson was suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head. Huge save by Chad Johnson late in the game #HiImChadJohnson game saver @juice722 pic.twitter.com/KJFiLWGiuV…