Tag: Nick Foligno

NHL Rumors: Six potential landing spots for Joe Thornton … Sharks, Hertl and Couture

Six potential landing spots for Joe Thornton ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at six teams that could be interested in Sharks pending unrestricted free agent center Joe Thornton. Winnipeg Jets - The Jets acquired Paul Stastny at the trade…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Lightning

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are expecting forward Nick Foligno to be ready for the start of their playoff series against the Capitals. He's been out since March 24th. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Jackets, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Islanders, Lightning, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is now skating with Zdeno Chara and Charlie McAvoy. They are not with the team in Winnipeg. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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 ...…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Chris Wassel

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…

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

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…

Mark Easson