Tag: Pavel Francouz

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and the Search for a Backup Goaltender

The Colorado Avalanche looking to help Philipp Grubauer  Adrian Dater of Colorado Hockey NOW:  Colorado does not want to gas their starting goaltender before the playoffs. However, with Pavel Francouz appearing not to be able to return anytime soon, the…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche, Trade Deadline, and Pittsburgh Penguins

The NHL Trade Deadline provides some interesting challenges this year. Joe Sakic and Ron Hextall are facing challenges plenty.

Chris Wassel

NHL Injury Updates: Blackhawks, Avs, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning and Golden Knights

MacKinnon out a couple of games. Makar progressing. Nischier to the IR. No update on Shesterkin. Lehner to the LTIR.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, and the Chicago Blackhawks

Bruins inquire about Virtanen. Ekholm would fit a Bruins need. Avalanche goaltending situation. Blackhawks haven't offered a contract to Zhafyarov.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Hurricanes, Avs, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, Leafs and Capitals

Francouz on the LTIR. Merzlikins to the IR. Letang practices. Scandella misses last night's game. Dermott leaves early. Eller traveling with Caps.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, and the Colorado Avalanche

Teams are interested in New York Rangers Anthony DeAngelo and he could be on the move soon. Colorado Avalanche notes on the expansion draft, backup goaltender, and their blue line.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Blue Jackets, Wild, Flyers, Senators and Blues

Mrazek exploring options. MacKinnon out weeks. Wild lose Spurgeon. Frost needs surgery, out months. Tarasenko skating.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Injury Notes, Fiala Suspended, COVID Protocol, and Game Postponed

Injury notes for the Sabres, Blackhawks, Avs, Flyers and Blues. Fiala suspended. Zajac added to the Protocol list, three Hurricanes removed. Vegas-San Jose games postponed.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Penguins, Tracking Pucks, Blackhawks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Avs, Senators and Capitals

Penguins sign Weber. Blackhawks add another to Protocol list. Coaching and roster moves by the Golden Knights. NHL injury notes.

Mark Easson

NHL Injury Updates: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Rangers, Blues, Maple Leafs and Capitals

NHL Injury notes involving the Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Wild-Avalanche Trade Defensemen, and Injury Updates

Wild send Greg Pateryn to the Avs for Ian Cole. Canadiens gain cap space. NHL injury updates on Francouz, Aston-Reese, Stutzle and Benn.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Colorado Avalanche

Blue Jackets and Golden Knights potentially eyeing the same veteran backup goalie. The Colorado Avalanche can be patient with their salary cap space.

Mark Easson