NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 5
Five different teams received first place votes in this week's NHL power rankings. The New York Rangers received two first place votes and sit atop our consensus NHL power rankings this week The Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens…
NHL Trade: Senators Acquire Mike Condon From Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded goaltender Mike Condon to the Ottawa Senators for a 2017 5th round pick. Elliotte Friedman: Condon is in Anaheim but will fly to Ottawa and be in the lineup tomorrow. Bob McKenzie: The Senators are not…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Flyers, Ducks, Senators, Penguins and Blue Jackets
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Ken Wiebe: Aside from Myers being out, the Jets are also without Mark Stuart due to a lower-body injury. The Jets recalled Julian Melchiori. On…
NHL Rumors: Goaltenders – Islanders, Penguins, Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Some thoughts on the Islanders and their goaltending situation. Don't think that there is much of a trade market for Jaroslav Halak due to his salary and that he has one year…
NHL Injuries: Jets, Wings, Pens, Sabres, Sens and Kings
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that defenseman Tyler Myers is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He was injured during Friday's game against the Avalanche. Sara Orlesky: Forward Drew Stafford has been ruled out of…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Lightning, Pens, Ducks, Kings and more
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes didn't travel with the team and will be evaluated after the weekend. He could join the team at some point on their road trip. Amalie Benjamin: Tuukka Rask is traveling with the…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Red Wings and Penguins
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Pierre LeBrun: Ducks GM Bob Murray said that they are good with regards to the salary cap at this point and they don't have to make a trade. Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1200: …
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Lightning, Coyotes, Stars, Sens and More
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said the Simon Despres' situation is a "sensitive issue" and that it will be long-term. He wouldn't go into the Despres' situation any further. Jason Gregor: Zupke on Despres: "He is…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Rangers, Blues, Sabres, Leafs, Ducks and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey: Kris Letang won't be in the lineup tonight. Wes Crosby: Coach Mike Sullivan said the Penguins don't have a timetable on when Letang could return to the lineup. Sullivan did say that he's "getting a…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Scouting, Seattle and World Juniors
On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba: "I did not get sense in dealing w/ people I deal w/ in Winnipeg that they're feeling the heat even a…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies
Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…