Western Conference News: Flames, Oilers, Predators, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Coach Glen Gulutzan said that there is still no timetable for Matthew Tkachuk. He's listed as day-to-day. Pat Steinberg: Gulutzan said that Tkachuk won't be in the lineup tonight. Sean Monahan had a…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sharks and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Darcy Kuemper was supposed to start but became ill before the game last night and wasn't able to play. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Forward Matthew Tkachuk is listed as…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Blues, Capitals, and Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mike Kelly: Sometime this week the Chicago Blackhawks are expected to announce a two-year contract extension for Erik Gustafsson. The pending RFA is making $650,000 this season, and the extension is expected to be…
Off-season Options for 2018 NHL Trade Deadline Losers
The 2018 NHL Trade Deadline saw a number of clubs address their immediate roster needs. However, several teams failed to bring in some much-needed help. Some sellers, such as the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks, weren't able to find decent…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – Roundup of Friedman’s 31 Thoughts
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's believed that the Montreal Canadiens asked the Los Angeles Kings for Tyler Toffoli, Gabriel Vilardi and possibly more. The Senators asked the Minnesota Wild for Charlie Coyle plus more. Pacioretty might have been okay with…
NHL Rumors: Deadline Fallout – San Jose Sharks and Buffalo Sabres
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: A source believes that Evander Kane was wanting to go to the West Coast. That could be a good sign if the Sharks are looking to re-sign him this offseason. Bruce Garrioch…
NHL Trade Analysis: Paul Stastny Traded To The Winnipeg Jets
The St. Louis Blues traded Paul Stastny on Monday and that was unexpected. Winnipeg acquired the center for a 2018 first round pick, prospect Eric Foley, and a conditional 2020 pick. Admittedly, St. Louis was ninth in the Western Conference…
NHL Trade: Winnipeg Jets Acquire Paul Stastny From The St. Louis Blues
The Winnipeg Jets have acquired center Paul Stastny from the St. Louis Blues for a conditional 2018 first-round pick, conditional 2020 fourth-round pick and forward Erik Foley. The Blues are retaining 50 percent of Stastny's salary. Andy Strickland: "The conditions…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – No Extension Talks With Stastny … Maroon the Best Fit?
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong and the agent for Paul Stastny, Matt Keator, said that there have been no contract extension talks. Not saying that he will or won't be re-signed, but neither…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Top 12 Pending Unrestricted Free Agents
On the top 12 pending UFA's ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at top free agents and any recent rumors and notes about them. 1. John Tavares - New York Islanders - Both the Islanders and Tavares continue to say…
2018 NHL Free Agent Watch: James Neal and Paul Stastny
Taking a closer look at two of the top pending 2018 NHL unrestricted free agents. James Neal – Vegas Golden Knights For the expansion Vegas squad slowing a bit with two straight losses after defying NHL logic in an 8-1-0…
Central Division: St. Louis Blues Season Outlook
Forwards Mike Yeo has his work cut out for him as several notable forwards are out with injury. St. Louis will be expected to rely on the Schwartz-Stastny-Tarasenko trio more than usual. It will be something to see how Brayden…