NHL News: Peters Opts Out, Avs, Wild, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On Bill Peters ... Pierre LeBrun: Source is saying that the Flames called the Hurricanes yesterday and asked for permission to speak with head coach Bill Peters. The Hurricanes had no issue. Peters opted out of contract with the Hurricanes…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said their decision to hold Patrice Bergeron out of the lineup last night was made right before the start of the game. Cassidy added: "Hopefully he's better and ready to go…
NHL News: Avs, Wild, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Jets
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan Boulding: Defenseman Sam Girard missed last night game. Coach Jared Bednar before last night's game: “Looks like he’ll probably miss one more.” Adrian Dater: Girard practiced yesterday but was wearing a no-contact jersey. Lauren Gardner:…
NHL News: Vezina Finalists, Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Avs, Devils, Flyers, Lightning, Leafs and Knights
On the Vezina Finalists ... Elliotte Friedman: Vezina Finalists: Connor Hellebuyck (WPG), Pekka Rinne (NSH) and Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB). Save percentage, 2017-18 .930 Raanta .927 Fleury .927 Rinne * .926 Gibson .924 Hellebuyck * .921 Quick .921 Bobrovsky .920 Varlamov…
NHL News: Flyers, Penguins, Capitals, and Jets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dan Rosen: Center Sean Couturier left practice early. Limped off the ice with their trainer. Dave Isaac: Couturier was in a collision with teammate Radko Gudas. Dave Isaac: Gudas after practice: “I didn’t see him. He…
NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Flyers, Kings, Sharks, Capitals and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Renaud Lavoie: The Ducks put defenseman Korbinian Holzer on waivers. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes sign defenseman Jordan Gross to a two-year entry-level deal. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Blue…
Stanley Cup Playoffs: First Round Matchups and Schedule
EASTERN CONFERENCE Tampa Bay Lightning (A1) vs. New Jersey Devils (WC2) Thursday, April 12, 7pm: Devils @ Lightning Saturday, April 14, 3pm: Devils @ Lightning Monday, April 16, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils Wednesday, April 18, 7:30pm: Lightning @ Devils *Saturday, April 21, TBD: Devils @…
NHL News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Avs, Panthers, Flyers, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Races
Our thoughts and prayers to all of those affected by the Humboldt tragedy. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: Salary breakdown for Antti Raanta's three-year contract extension. Year 1: $2.75 M salary, $1 M signing bonus Year 2:…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race
On the Boston Bruins ... Ty Anderson: Early word on defenseman Brandon Carlo's injury is not good. Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: Carlo was taken off the ice on a stretchered after he fell awkwardly - an ankle or foot…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara signed a one-year contract extension for $5 million. There are bonuses up to $1.75 million. Pierre LeBrun: The bonuses are mostly a combination of games played and playoffs. Jimmy Murphy:…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…