Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Islanders, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: David Backes left last night's game after taking a hit from Ducks Nick Ritchie. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on Anders Bjork: "It's upper-body, he'll miss some time." Cassidy didn't give an update…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
Atlantic Division: Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Senators, Maple Leafs, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... NBC Sports Boston: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will be out for about two weeks after undergoing a procedure for an abnormal heart rhythm. The Bruins issued a statement. “After the Nov. 26 game, Charlie told team physicians…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Wild, Sharks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Derek Ryan returned from his upper-body injury last night. Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho missed his first game with a concussion and lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward…
Eastern Conference News: Hurricanes, Wings, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Maple Leafs
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes: Forward Sebastian Aho has a concussion and a lower-body injury and will be out indefinitely. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dana Wakiji: Coach Jeff Blashill on forwards Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm: “I don’t…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Sabres, Jackets, Predators, Leafs and Knights
On the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks ... Pierre LeBrun: The Blackhawks and Coyotes Anthony Duclair trade talk heated up over the past seven to ten days. The Blackhawks looked at Duclair last year as well, but there wasn't a…
NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Flames, Jackets, Stars, Isles, Sens, Leafs, Caps, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson and forward Brad Richardson won't be in the lineup tonight. Both are close to being able to return to the lineup. Pat Steinberg: The Coyotes claim…
NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Red Wings, Oilers, Predators, Rangers, Blues and Maple Leafs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Elliotte Friedman: Forward Emerson Etem was placed on unconditional waivers by the Coyotes. Matt Layman of Arizona Sports: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been out since November 28th and has only played in 17 games this…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Defenseman Adam McQuaid could be cleared to return to the lineup as early as tonight. If he doesn't get into the lineup tonight, he should be ready later this week.…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Devils, Sens, Flyers, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could return from his "concussion protocol" this weekend. He could return to practice today barring any setbacks in the past 24 hours. “He’s in the protocol…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Avalanche and Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that John Tavares didn't turn down an $84 million offer from the Islanders (report from 91.9 Sports in Montreal). The Islanders and Tavares have barely talked numbers. Arthur Staple:…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: John Tavares keeps maintaining that he wants to remain with the NY Islanders, but it's unclear why he hasn't been signed to a long-term contract…