NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning Need To Find More Offense From Their Blueline
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: As reported earlier, Lightning prospect Nikita Gusev is expected to a sign a contract extension with his KHL team. There are no plans for him to come over to North America for…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Leafs, Wings, Bruins, Predators, Canucks, Blues and Blackhawks
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Senators will hold defenseman Erik Karlsson out for their remaining regular season game, his third straight game. Karlsson on if he'll be a 100 percent for the start…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Predators, Penguins, Lightning, Hurricanes, Blackhawks and Panthers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli is looking to add before the trade deadline on Wednesday. The Oilers could use an experience back up goalie to give Cam Talbot a break.…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Preds, Canucks, Oilers, Kings and Stars
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Sami Vatanen is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Coach Bednar said that Tyson Barrie, Rene Bourque and Fedor Tyutin are all day-to-day and are probable…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Canucks, Predators and Kings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Max Domi practiced yesterday and it's possible that he could return from his broken hand as early as tonight. He's been out since December 8th. “He’s been skating hard…
Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Ducks, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avs, Blackhawks and Predators
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: GM Dean Lombardi said that the earliest goaltender Jonathan Quick could return to the lineup is early March. Quick has not done any skating. Forward Tyler Toffoli has…
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…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Devils, Panthers, Canucks, Sharks, Stars, Preds and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Winger Matt Beleskey skated yesterday with teammates for the first time since suffering a knee injury in early December. He was expected to miss six weeks. He's not ready for today,…
Western Conference Injuries: Predators, Coyotes, Blues and Stars
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Defenseman P.K. Subban skated with teammates yesterday at their optional morning skate. It was the first time with teammates since last month. Subban has been out since December 15th with what's…
Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Blues, Stars, Canucks and Predators
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is out indefinitely with a sprained right knee. Sharks GM Doug Wilson: "Hertl will undergo a minor procedure tomorrow under the direction of the Kaiser Permanente medical…
Rumors: Predators, Rangers, Wild and Blue Jackets
On the Nashville Predators ... Adan Vangan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) Answering a question about Shea Weber trade rumors. They are becoming difficult to ignore as the Predators have been inconsistent this year. If the Predators decide to make a…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators and Capitals
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak: “I think you could trade each one of those guys without a problem." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on potential Maple…