Tag: Paul Martin

NHL News: Sabres, Flames, Capitals, Avs, Jackets, Habs, Isles, Flyers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, and Knights

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: Goaltender Robin Lehner is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Craig Morgan: There is still no timetable on Mike Smith's return. On the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals ...…

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: Sharks, Canadiens and Blue Jackets

On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: Over the weekend head coach Pete DeBoer made it clear that they need to acquire a fourth line center before the trade deadline. Sources are saying that the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Sharks

On the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the San Jose Sharks ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: It will be a minimum of three pieces to trade for Buffalo Sabres forward…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Islanders, Rangers, Capitals, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Canucks, and Bruins

Friedman's 31-thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Boston Bruins, Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Nashville Predators, and Vancouver Canucks were among the teams that have been scouting in Sweden the past couple weeks. Some potential free agents include…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Golden Knights

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Coach Joel Quenneville was asked about days ago if Corey Crawford and his 'upper-body' injury would return this season and he immediately said "yes." Three sources have said that Crawford…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Stars, Kings, Predators, Blues, Sharks, and Golden Knights

On the Dallas Stars ... Shawn Simpson: The Stars made forward Jason Spezza a healthy scratch yesterday. He has another year left on his deal at $7.5 million. Scott Burnside: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he expects Spezza to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: The San Jose Sharks, Paul Martin And Other Trade Options

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson confirms that he's working Paul Martin's agent "to explore options." Martin won't be traveling with the team on their road trip and could get into some games with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Sharks, and Canucks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen on the report of Jack Johnson's trade request: "It's the same with him as anyone else on our team: We'll make a trade if and when we…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Lightning, Senators, Rangers, and Sharks

On the Columbus Blue Jackets, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Chris Johnston: On the report that Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson has requested a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Pittsburgh Penguins

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't think you can assume at this point that the Sharks plan to trade defenseman Paul Martin. Martin should be back to playing with Brent Burns, with the…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Wild and Sharks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet didn't have an update on forward Brad Richardson after the game. Richardson left early with an upper-body injury. Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Andrew Campbell and reassigned defenseman Joel…

Mark Easson