NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Bruins, Pens, Ducks and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Defenseman Anton Stralman is out indefinitely with a non-displaced fracture to his left fibula. Anton Stralman's injury... pic.twitter.com/hvCYT2OruW — Robert Söderlind (@HockeyWebCast) March 26, 2016 Erik Erlendsson: Ryan Callahan and Valtteri…
Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks and Wild
On the Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: TSN's Ryan Rishaug wonders about the Oilers trading Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. “As for what his emergence means for the Edmonton Oilers, simply put it gives them some options,” Rishaug says. “When…
Rumors II: Kings, Sharks and Team Canada
On the Kings ... The Fourth Period: The Kings and pending UFA Anze Kopitar have agreed that an eight-year contract would work, but they are apart on the dollar amount.Multiple well placed sources have said that Kopitar is looking for…
Rumors and Notes: Hawks, Flyers, Wild, Wings, and Lightning
Edward Fraser of The Hockey News: The Blackhawks have Brent Seabrook, Duncan Keith, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa and Corey Crawford under contract for next year at a combined $44.7 million. That leaves them less than $30 million for…
Morning Hits: Kane, Avs, Devils, Blues and Canucks
USA Today: The lawyer who is representing the woman who has made allegations towards Patrick Kane will be holding a press conference this afternoon. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Erik Johnson to a…
Morning Hits: Kane, Fleischmann, Erat, Voynov, Hayes, Prince, and Blues
Chris Hine and Stacy St. Clair of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Patrick Kane. "While I have too much respect for the legal process to comment on an ongoing matter, I am confident that once all the facts are brought to…
Morning Hits: Voynov, Kane, Flames, Devils, Avs and Isles
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Slava Voynov released a statement through his agent. "Earlier today, I notified the National Hockey League, the National Hockey League Players' Association and the Los Angeles Kings of my decision to immediately begin the formal process…
Rumors II: Kane, Phaneuf, Huberdeau and Fabbri
James O'Brien of Pro Hockey Talk: Darren Dreger said on Monday's TSN's Insider Trading that since Patrick Kane hasn't been charged with anything as of yet, so there is no "logistical" reason for him not to attend the Blackhawks training…
Rumors: Skinner, Sabres, Stamkos, Maple Leafs, and Tlusty
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jeff Skinner has heard his name in the rumor mill for awhile now. “There’s not much I can do about it,” Skinner said. “You hear all the talk, all the rumors.…
Chicago Blackhawks 2015-16 Season Primer
2014-15 record: 48-28-6, 102 points (3rd in the Central Division, 4th in the Western Conference, 7th in the league) 2014-15 Outcome: Stanly Cup Champions Player Salaries: $83,973,333 (21) Cap Payroll: $71,168,460 Bonuses: $500,000 Cap Space: $231,540 Forwards: $43,568,000 (13) Defensemen:…
Rumors and Notes: Canadian Dollar, Stamkos, Kopitar, and Ferland
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said earlier this offseason that his No. 1 priority was to sign Steven Stamkos to contract extension. Training camp is only two weeks away and an extension doesn't appear…
Rumors: Blackhawks, Raanta, Senators and Bruins
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: The Blackhawks have not asked Patrick Kane if he'd waive his no-movement clause according to a source that is close to Kane. Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Former Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta on the…