Tag: Nikita Scherbak

Quick Hits: Capitals, Rangers, Red Wings and Canadiens

The Washington Capitals ink Chandler Stephenson. The New York Rangers and Pavel Buchnevich agree on a two-year deal. The Red Wings re-sign Turgeon. Nikita Scherbak on why no Russians in Montreal

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Percentage of Team Goals, Jets, Ducks, Hurricanes, Oilers, Sharks, Kings and Blues

Percentage of team goals Sportsnet Stats: Highest % of Team Goals Involved in since 2016-17: 1. Oilers - Connor McDavid 46.0% 2. Colorado - Nathan MacKinnon 37.8% 3. Tampa Bay - Nikita Kucherov 36.7% Scoring wingers for the Jets Stats Centre:…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Kings, Wild and Predators

Rakell out with a lower-body injury Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Rickard Rakell missed practice yesterday with a lower-body injury. Elliott Teaford: Rakell left the Honda Center yesterday in a walking boot. Hinostroza suffers an upper-body injury ... Raanta to the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens … Maple Leafs and William Nylander … Erik Karlsson

Canadiens letting teams know they could trade a forward TSN: Bob McKenzie notes that the Montreal Canadiens are open for business as their forward group is getting crowded. "Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin has let his 31 general manager colleagues…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Wings, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Habs, Sens, Leafs, Caps and Playoff Races

Even strength points and goals ... Bob Stauffer: EVS Points: McDavid (EDM) 81, MacKinnon COL) 62, Kucherov (TB) 62, Kopitar (LA) 62, Giroux (PHI) 62. EVS Goals: McDavid (EDM) 35, W. Karlsson (VGK) 31, Kucherov (TB) 30, Ovechkin (WASH) 30.…

Mark Easson

The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season

A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…

Lyle Richardson

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

2017-18 Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Prospects

Montreal has struggled at the draft table in recent years, and their asset management has been questionable as well. The goaltending of Carey Price covers up a lot of deficiencies in their game, but the team needs to improve their…

Peter Harling

Eastern Conference News: Red Wings, Canadiens, Devils, Senators, Flyers and Penguins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser suffered a setback and is now another ten days to three weeks away from returning according to coach Jeff Blashill. DeKeyser sprained his ankle on…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens And The Colorado Avalanche

On the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 690 radio talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their struggles. McKenzie thinks it's time for Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin to do something.…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Montreal Canadiens Prospects

With the best goalie in the world in Carey Price in his prime, the Montreal Canadiens are a team with Stanley Cup aspirations. Montreal has a nice blend of veterans and youth throughout the roster. In order to continue to…

Peter Harling

Rumors II: Stamkos and What it Might Cost Teams To Get Drouin

On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith: With Anze Kopitar's eight-year, $80 million deal getting close to being complete, have to wonder if it might move Steven Stamkos contract talks along. Jenna Laine Bucs: Dave Andreychuk…

Mark Easson