Tag: Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL Injuries: Wild, Panthers, Stars, Penguins, Rangers and More

On the Minnesota Wild ... Dane Mizutani: Wild coach Bruce Boudreau didn't provide any update on Jared Spurgeon or Erik Haula. Dane Mizutani: Spurgeon is out with an upper-body injury. Haula looked like he was limping after practice, so might be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Murray and Fleury

On the Pittsburgh Penguins, Matt Murray and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins signed goalie Matt Murray to a three year contract extension yesterday morning, and GM Jim Rutherford immediately had to talk about where…

Mark Easson

Pucks In Depth: Penguins Re-Sign Murray … Trouble in Buffalo?

On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Matt Murray ... A year ago Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray was just beginning his 2nd full season as a pro with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Fast forward 12 months and the 22-year-old is a Stanley Cup winner with 33…

Todd Cordell

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More

On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Ducks, Stars, Penguins and Jets

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Adrian Dater: Canadiens GM Marc Bergerin was at the Avalanche-Stars game last night. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: Yesterday it was sounding like things were dead quiet on the Hampus Lindholm - Anaheim Ducks…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks and Scouting the Devils-Panthers

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Paul Hamilton: When asked before last night's game if he considered trading or suspending Evander Kane, Sabres GM Tim Murray said that many options went through his mind. Paul Hamilton: Murray added that even though…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Crosby, Bergeron and Eichel

On Sidney Crosby ... Pens Inside Scoop: Head coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: "We'll take each day as it comes. We’re encouraged by the progress he's made to this point and we’ll go from there" Wes Crosby: Sullivan added that Crosby will…

Mark Easson

Metropolitan Division: Pittsburgh Penguins Season Primer

A quick look at the Pittsburgh Penguins heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $76,182,498 Projected Cap Space: $0 (-3,182,498 ) Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $0 Deadline Cap Space : $0 Todays…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Signings, Injury Updates and Roster Notes

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: The Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen agreed on a six-year contract with a $5.4 million salary cap hit. On the Edmonton Oiles and Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Kris Versteeg rejected the Oilers offer…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries

On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…

Mark Easson