NHL Rumors: Kings, Stars, Blues and Islanders
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Ontario Reign (AHL) coach Mike Stothers interviewed with the Kings and has decided to stay with Ontario. There will be more interviews next week. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Bruins, Flames, Stars, Jets and Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning announced yesterday that centers Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette are all day-to-day with lower-body injuries. It doesn't appear that any will be able to…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Jets, Stars, Canucks and Blues
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dan Wood: Defenseman Sami Vatanen didn't practice yesterday due to his lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Defenseman Tyson Barrie is out tonight, and Fedor Tyutin is probable. On the Winnipeg Jets…
NHL Rumors: Plenty For The St. Louis Blues To Think About
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Will GM Doug Armstrong consider trading for a big named goaltender before the deadline? There is speculation that the Blues could trade pending free agent defenseman Kevin…
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: Flames, Stars, Blues and Outdoor Games
On the Calgary Flames ... Andy Strickland: The Calgary Flames and Brian Elliott's camp have begun contract extension talks. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on contract extension talks between the Flames and Elliott. “I mean, clearly…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Senators and Coyotes
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: There was no update on the Vladimir Sobotka situation yesterday. Somewhat related, coach Ken Hitchcock said that they will get a look at Jaden Schwartz and Robby Fabbri at center. On the…
Five Players Poised For Breakout Years In 2016-17
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) With the 2016-17 NHL campaign just around the corner let's look at some young, up-and-coming players poised to breakout this coming season. David Pastrnak - Boston Bruins If David Pastrnak stays healthy I think the…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…
NHL Injuries: McDonagh, Price, Subban, Blues and Stars
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Lance Bouma is finished for the season after he pulled his oblique. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be out for at least the…
Trade Deadline: New Jersey Devils and St. Louis Blues
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils were three points out of playoff spot before the deadline yesterday. GM Ray Shero. “If we were in a playoff spot, I don't think I would have done…
Rumors II: Lightning – Drouin, Stamkos and the Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman is out scouting during the All-Star break. He's "actively and aggressively" trying to trade Jonathan Drouin. "We were hoping a month ago we'd…