NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins, Flyers, Ducks, Kings and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins put Ryan Spooner on the IR with a right groin adductor tear. David Backes was activated from the IR. Boston Bruins: GM Don Sweeney said the goaltender Tuukka Rask has a…
NHL Injuries: Boston Bruins and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward Ryan Spooner tore his right groin adductor and is expected to be out for four to six weeks. Fluto Shinzawa: Goaltender Tuukka Rask left practice early yesterday after Anders Bjork crashed into…
NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes
On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Jets, Predators, Wild, Flames, Blackhawks and Kings
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Josh Manson's new contract kicks in next season - four years at a $4.1 million salary cap hit. Eric Stephens: Salary breakdown 2018-19 $3.25 million 2019-20 $4.25 million 2020-21 $4.45 million 2021-22 $4.45…
Pacific Division: Anaheim Ducks Season Outlook
Anaheim Ducks 2017-18 Overview Defense While not quite the same as last year, the Ducks’ blue line is still deep even after losing Shea Theodore and Clayton Stoner to Vegas. The problem is, two of their mainstays Vatanen and Lindholm…
NHL Expansion Draft: Anaheim Ducks Primer
The Anaheim Ducks won't have been able to protect everyone. From a numbers standpoint, the 7F/3D/1G setup is the best bet for Anaheim, allowing them to protect more of their forward depth. The Ducks have cap concerns and too many…
NHL Expansion Draft Strategy: Anaheim Ducks and the Colorado Avalanche
In the upcoming NHL Expansion Draft, teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems less popular, as it permits teams…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are holding scouting meetings this week as they prepare for their highest first round pick since 1991. There have been some discussions involving…
Pucks in Depth: T.J. Oshie’s Asking Price Going Up … Eaves Addition Paying Off For Ducks
T.J. Oshie's asking price shooting upwards ... T.J. Oshie leads all pending unrestricted free agents in goals, points, points per game and skates on the top line of the league's No. 1 seeded team. As such, there will be no…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Sharks, Jets and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He took part in their warm-ups, but wasn't able to go. On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Zach Parise's eye is "really swollen"…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Ducks, Canucks, Sharks and Blues
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Coach Lindy Ruff said that Jamie Benn is getting better. Benn is a "possibility" for tonight. They'll see where he's at after their morning skate. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach…
NHL Injuries: Capitals, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets, Ducks and Kings
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Both T.J. Oshie and Tom Wilson were injured on Saturday. “I won’t really have an idea until tomorrow,” Coach Barry Trotz said. “We’ll see where is and reevaluate him tomorrow…