NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Senators and Flyers
On the Boston Bruins ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Zdeno Chara may be better served on a second pairing on a Cup contender, but unless there are some big changes this offseason, that is unlikely to happen in Boston next…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Status of Some Top RFAs
On the top restricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 36 restricted free agents who are worth watching, noting whose stock has risen, fallen, and who could be traded. Nathan MacKinnon - the Avs No. 1…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More
On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Lightning, Radulov and Devils
On the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are scouting University of North Dakota free agent defenseman Troy Stecher. The Oilers tried to sign free agent goalie Alex Lyon,…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Duchene, Radulov, Thornton, Datsyuk and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Steven Stamkos remains unsigned, GM Steve Yzerman continues to say he wants to sign, but usually when a player gets this close to unrestricted free agency, he usually tests the…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Oilers, Canucks, College Free Agents, Expansion and More
Friedman's 30 thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Senators coach Dave Cameron and owner Eugene Melnyk have long history, but ... “Eugene Melnyk loves Dave Cameron,” one opposing NHL executive said Tuesday. “But business is business.” Cameron on the…
Pucks In Depth: Joe Thornton, Shayne Gostisbehere and Eric Staal
Over the last few years one thing we've learned as analytics have become more prominent in the hockey world is that players hit their prime several years before many were led to believe. It was once thought that players around…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Canucks, Flyers, Ducks and Sabres
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Mathieu Perreault is out indefinitely with a concussion. On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Brandon Sutter is done for the season. Jeff Paterson: Dan Hamhuis wanted to take his jaw protector off…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Leafs, Sharks, Flyers, Devils and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Bruce Boudreau didn't have an update on David Perron after the game. Not known if Perron needs an MRI, will travel with the team to Montreal or head back to Anaheim. Eric Stephens: Nate…
NHL Injuries: Avs, Habs, Kings, Coyotes, Flyers and More
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Nathan MacKinnon will have an MRI on Monday. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Renaud Lavoie: If things go according to plan, P.K. Subban will be back next week. On the Los Angeles Kings…
NHL Video: Chris VandeVelde Has Hearing Today
NHL Player Safety: Flyers Chris VandeVelde will have a hearing today for elbowing/illegal check to the head of Blackhawks Jonathan Toews. Dave Isaac: VandeVelde is a first-time offender. Likely a short suspension. Do you think VandeVelde should be suspended? If…