Tag: Rene Bourque

Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Sharks, Ducks, Blues, Avs and Jets

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Tyler Toffoli (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. He hasn't fully practiced with the team and is not expected to play during their road trip. “We’re trying to…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Jets, Preds, Avs, Sharks, Ducks, Canucks and Stars

On the Winnipeg Jets ... Paul Friesen: Forward Patrik Laine would need at least one full practice with contact before he's ready to return to the lineup. Paul Friesen: Wouldn't expect Laine to play until Monday at the earliest. On…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Olympics, Avalanche, Hurricanes, Kings, and Rangers

On the 2018 Winter Olympics, Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes and teams looking to make a move ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The IIHF no longer has a January 15th deadline for the a decision on the 2018 Winter Olympics in South…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Teams are Calling the Colorado Avalanche

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avs forward Cody McLeod has been a healthy scratch this season and is averaging under six minutes a game. He carries a $1.33 million cap through next season and would…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Central Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Jets, Canucks, Coyotes and Avs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... John Dietz: Center Jonathan Toews is questionable for tonight's game. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sean Reynolds: Bryan Little was practicing with teammates yesterday and doing line rushes with Blake Wheeler and Drew Stafford. Ted…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Blues, Kings, Coyotes, Jets and Avs

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville wouldn't rule out Jonathan Toews for today's game. Chris Hine: Source said that Toews' upper-body injury is not a head injury. On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Jagr, Rakell, Koekkeok, PTOs, Vegas, Rankings and Weise

On Jaromir Jagr ... NHL PR: Florida Panthers Jaromir Jagr scored his 750th NHL goal. Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801) are the only other players to score over 750 goals in the NHL. Jagr was playing in his…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ducks, Avalanche and Sabres

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Blake Price: Pierre Mcguire said on TSN 1040 that the Ducks are in trade talks with a team from the Eastern Conference that would see the Ducks move a significant contract, creating room for them…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wings, Blues, Rangers and Blue Jackets

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mark Divver: Source saying that a Sabres contingent of Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma and Jerry Forton met with Jimmy Vesey and his representatives for two-plus hours in Boston yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Avs, Coyotes, Ducks, Blues and Blue Jackets

On the Colorado Avalanche, Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks and the Salary Cap ... Joe Pack of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that the Avalanche are just one of the teams looking looking to improve their defense. “Tyson Barrie‘s future there is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting, Avs, Blue Jackets and Flyers

Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars on Thursday night ... Judd Sirott: The Jets had two people from their hockey operations department watching the Blackhawks - Stars game. Ken Wiebe: The Blackhawks are expected to be one the teams…

Mark Easson