NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks Have Some Tradeable Assets
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have three marketable trade assets in Alexandre Burrows, Ryan Miller and Jannik Hansen. Burrows and Hansen have created some trade talk already. “I don’t know if (game)…
NHL Injuries: Leafs, Pens, Lightning, Sabres, Wings, Jackets, Blues, and Jets
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: Mitch Marner's injury isn't serious. He may not play tonight, but it's not believed to be a long-term issue. Jonas Siegel: Forward Mitch Marner didn't practice yesterday and coach Mike Babcock is hopeful…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 19
It was a clean sweep for the first and last place rankings this week in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 19. The Washington Capitals took all seven first place rankings, with the Colorado Avalanche getting all…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Canucks and Red Wings
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Calgary Flames ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Hockey Central at Noon on the Calgary Flames. "I still hear they're kicking tires on Marc-Andre Fleury." Fox notes that at the 2016 draft, Eric…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Lightning, Bruins, Blackhawks, Penguins and Avs
On the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Hurricanes are really deep on the blueline. Scouts would put Jaccob Slavin ($742,000) as an untouchable over Justin Faulk ($4.8…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Panthers, Sabres, Islanders, Rangers, Devils, Pens and Flyers
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Roberto Luongo is fine after leaving Wednesday's game because of cramping. He received some IVs and will be okay. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: Derek Grant left last night's game with…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Kings, Avalanche and Penguins
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Steve Carp: thinks that Jack Capuano could be the front-runner for the Golden Knights head coaching job. He has a good relationship with GM George McPhee. They won't break the bank for their coach.…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres and Maple Leafs
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Carl Hagelin and Conor Sheary skated yesterday morning. Hagelin is still in concussion protocol. Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan: "Hagelin skated this morning. He's still status quo. We'll see how he responds after…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Rangers, Penguins and Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (the Rangers had a scout at the Kings AHL affiliate on the weekend) Don't see a fit between the NY Rangers and LA Kings. The Rangers don't really have any pending unrestricted…
Players With No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses
With trade deadline getting close, and the expansion draft a few months away, teams might consider asking some players to waive their no-trade or no-movement clause. The Calgary Flames, San Jose Sharks, St. Louis Blues and Washington Capital don't have…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Sharks, Julien, and the Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Would have to think that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford would like to add some depth to their blueline if the price is right. Adding a depth defenseman, a…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Avs, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens and Maple Leafs
On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said that there is trade speculation between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche regarding Matt Duchene. “Those…