NHL Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Rangers and Kings
On the New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, and New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The ice system in place that Barclays Center is not suited for the Islanders long-term. Ownership is looking for other options, mainly…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Habs, Isles, Blackhawks, Pens and More
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Lisa Dillman: The Kings hockey ops said that Jonathan Quick didn't have surgery and has opted for a procedure that doesn't involve surgery. Lisa Dillman: Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are expecting Quick…
Metropolitan Division: Philadelphia Flyers Season Primer
A quick look at the Philadelphia Flyers heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $73,750,000 Projected Cap Space: $-750,000 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $0 Deadline Cap Space : $0 Todays Cap…
Rumors and Notes: Goalies, Senators, Gryba and Gudas
On goaltenders ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Looking at the goaltending situations of several teams. Penguins Matt Murray is out for a bit with a broken hand. Marc-Andre Fleury will be the No. 1 goalie to start the season,…
Injury Notes: Flyers, Canes, Habs, Wild, Sens and More
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be out for four to five weeks with a lower-body injury. Tim Panaccio: Putting Del Zotto on the LTIR to start the…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers and Ducks
On the Chicago Blackhawks .... Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville said they could consider a 10 game option for winger Alexandre Fortin. Scott Powers: Coach Quenneville said that they will likely carry eight defenseman to start the season. If Gustav Forsling…
NHL News: Suspension, Hearings, PTOs and Waivers
On Chicago Blackhawks ... NHL.com: The NHL suspended Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson for the rest of the preseason and for one regular season game for his hit on Blues forward Ty Rattie. General Fanager: Hjalmarsson will forfeit $22,777.78 in salary…
NHL Video: Radko Gudas Boards Jimmy Vesey … Suspended?
Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas was given a five minute major for boarding and a game misconduct for his hit on Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey. Dave Isaac: "After seeing the Gudas replay several times, I don’t think he gets anything. Vesey turns…
Rumors and Notes: Kings, Hawks, Sobotka, Panthers and more
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Kings coach Darryl Sutter indicated that it's too early to say if they will go with seven or eight defensemen. A decision could come up next week. On the Chicago Blackhawks ...…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes and Flyers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita Kucherov and Nikita Nesterov ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he's been in "constant communication" with restricted free agent Nikita Kucherov's agent, and is hopeful that a…
Top 10 Calder Candidates For The 2016-17 Season
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) In today's NHL young players are being relied upon more heavily to make an impact than ever before. With that in mind, and the 2016-17 season just around the corner, let's take a look at…
Morning Hits: Kessel, Caps, Flyers, Wings, Leafs and Jackets
On Phil Kessel ... Joe McDonald of ESPN: Phil Kessel said in a text that his tweet wasn't directed at Team USA players. "Of course it wasn't directed at the players," Kessel said in a text to ESPN. "I know how…