Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled forward Justin Bailey from the AHL. Amy Moritz of the Buffalo News: Forward Jack Eichel was doing extra skating yesterday, working on his conditioning and skills. He won't be…
Eastern Conference News: Ovechkin, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race
On Alex Ovechkin ... Dan Rosen: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is the fourth NHL player to score 600 goals in less than 1,000 games. Wayne Gretzky scored 600 in 718 games, Mario Lemieux in 719 games and Brett Hull in…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Canes, Wings, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Pens, Lightning and Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Anders Bjork had left shoulder surgery and is out for the remainder of the season. On the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins have traded forward Frank Vatrano…
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…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Islanders and Lightning
On the New York Rangers and Mika Zibanejad ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Tyler Johnson (seven-years, $35 million) and Ondrej Palat (five-years, $26.5 milliion) new contracts set the bar for New York Rangers RFA forward Mika Zibanejad. Those…
NHL News: NHL Signings – Lightning, Bruins, Kings, Flames, Hurricanes and Rangers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning re-signed restricted free agent Ondrej Palat to a five-year contract with a salary cap hit of $5.3 million. The Lightning locked up Tyler Johnson on…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Stars, Lightning and Kovalchuk
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes still have RFA forwards Jordan Martinook and Anthony Duclair to re-sign. Martinook file for salary arbitration. “I have spoke(n) to Arizona a few times and talks have…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres and Evander Kane
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Both Tyler Johnson and Ondrej Palat filed for salary arbitration, but there is still plenty of time for the Lightning to sign them. Hearing will be scheduled…
NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders
Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... John Shannon: There still hasn't been a final decision from Ilya Kovalchuk with regards to if it's the NHL or KHL. He's still going over his options. Aivis Kalnins: There are still teams that are trying…