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 ...…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…