NHL Rumors: Kings, Scouting Lightning-Preds, Sens and Avs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (after last night's game) "If there was ever a time for Dean Lombardi to shake up the Kings roster, tonight's performance is all the motivation he needs." Scouting the Tampa Bay Lightning…
NHL Draft: 2017 NHL Draft Picks by Team
The 2017 NHL draft is set for Friday June 23rd and Saturday June 24th, and will be held at that United Center in Chicago. It will be the first time in the history of the draft that it will…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Rangers, Wings, Bruins, Canadiens and more
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brian Hedger of NHL.com: Forward Ryan O'Reilly practiced yesterday for the first time since having an appendectomy on Christmas day. They are hopeful he can return tonight. "He felt really good on the ice, has no…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Looking For Depth and An Outdoor Game
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Pierre Dorion is in Montreal scouting the World Juniors, and he'll also be talking to teams about adding some depth upfront. Dorion has been actively talking to…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators and Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson ... News 1130 Sports: It will be interesting to see if Erik Gudbranson's injury plays any role in their potential contract talks. They are able to start contract extension talks on January 1st.…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Rangers, Sens, Ducks, Wings and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford had an appendectomy on December 3rd and he could return on Friday against the Avalanche according to coach Joel Quenneville. Crawford has been skating during their road-trip…
NHL Injuries: Canucks, Hawks, Kings, Sens, Isles, Panthers and Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Canucks Defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his wrist according to GM Jim Benning. A timetable on when Gudbranson will return will known after the surgery. "Erik suffered…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, KHL Free Agents and Senators Outdoor Game
On the holiday roster freeze ... John Shannon: 11:59 pm on December 19th to 12:01 am December 28th. On James van Riemsdyk and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Elliotte Friedman saying it's all quiet with…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Wings, Lightning, Leafs, Flyers, Senators and More
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Coach Jeff Blashill said defenseman Alexey Marchenko has the same shoulder injury as he had before and is day-to-day. On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano: Forward Casey Cizikas returned…
Rink Rumblings: Atlantic Division Presents From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
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…