Tag: Niklas Hjalmarsson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Kings, Sharks, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Lisa Dillman: If defenseman Kevin Bieksa continues to progress, he could be ready for Game 1 according to Randy Carlyle. Lisa Dillman of NHL.com: Goaltender John Gibson practiced yesterday for the first time since suffering an upper-body…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Kings, Wild, Canucks, Jets and Playoff Races

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have signed prospect Troy Terry to an entry-level deal. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will be out for the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Six Coaches Who Could Be On The Hot Seat … Some Arizona Coyotes Offseason Decisions

On the hot seat ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: A coach hasn't been fired this season yet. Here are six coaches who could be on the hot seat: Alain Vigneault (Rangers), Jeff Blashill (Red Wings), Todd McLellan (Oilers), Joel…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Dallas Stars and the Arizona Coyotes

On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim Nill on their trade deadline. Nill when asked once prices were set, was he close on anything.  "There's always lots of talk. When you first start talking you don't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Lightning, and Penguins

So what about Niklas Hjalmarsson? Jamie McLennan of TSN: On the latest needs of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson would make lots of sense for the Leafs, and slots into the "Shanaplan." He is the steady presence that…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Raanta, Hjalmarsson, Richardson, Rieder, Domi, and More

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: It may not be a busy trade deadline for the Coyotes. “I think if people are expecting us to be major players at the trade deadline they may be disappointed,”…

Mark Easson

The New York Islanders Need Help to Secure a Playoff Berth

After a good start to this season, the New York Islanders are in trouble. Following their 5-2 loss on Thursday to the Boston Bruins, the Isles (50 points) sat three points out of an Eastern Conference wild-card berth. Winners of just…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Scouting ARI-SJ, Coyotes, Blackhawks, and Canucks

On scouting the Arizona Coyotes and San Jose Sharks  ... Craig Morgan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Coyotes-Sharks game: Toronto Maple Leafs (2), Calgary Flames (2), Nashville Predators, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Rangers, Coyotes, Kings, and Maple Leafs

Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Anaheim Ducks ... Adrian Dater: The New York Rangers had two scouts at yesterday's Avs-Ducks game. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: "Per recent reports the Coyotes have made D Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Niklas Hjalmarsson…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Panthers, Sharks, Sabres, and Blues

On the Arizona Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, Florida Panthers, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Coyotes decide to make defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson available before the trade…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Sellers Before The NHL Trade Deadline

On teams that could be sellers before the NHL trade deadline Greg Wyshynski of ESPN: Looking at four teams that could become sellers in the next couple weeks. Arizona Coyotes: With the Coyotes likely looking ahead to the 2018 draft…

Mark Easson