Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Avs, Kings, Predators, Sharks and Golden Knights
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Coach Joel Quenneville was asked about days ago if Corey Crawford and his 'upper-body' injury would return this season and he immediately said "yes." Three sources have said that Crawford…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and his upper-body injury were on the ice practicing yesterday. Nick Ritchie and his upper-body injury were on the ice but came off early. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Canucks and Golden Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Corey Perry left last night's game with a lower-body injury and went to the hospital after the game for evaluation. Eric Stephens: Perry needed help to get off the ice and was hobbling…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Preds, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott: Forward Ryan Kesler said he's still a ways away from returning to the lineup. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is closer to returning and will travel with the team on their next trip. Anaheim Ducks:…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Preds, Isles, Pens, Lightning, Caps, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Jake DeBrusk returns to the lineup tonight. Ryan Spooner is out with a lower-body injury and might have to go on the IR. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Forward…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Predators, Lines and Pairings
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Rickard Rakell was skating on a line with Adam Henrique and Corey Perry. Jakob Silfverberg and his upper-body injury weren't skating. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that…
NHL News: Stars, Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Sharks, Canucks and Capitals
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Antoine Roussel missed last night's game with an illness. Mark Stepneski: The Stars have recalled winger Curtis McKenzie. Mark Stepneski: Martin Hanzal is out week-to-week with a hamstring injury. On the Edmonton…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks, Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of The Athletic: Interview with Sharks GM Doug Wilson. When asked if they can spend to the cap ceiling - they have $6 million in cap space - and how could they…
Central Division: Nashville Predators Season Outlook
Forwards The forwards will keep playing their two-way game. Last year came down to the Nashville Predators not being able to score when they needed it most. They are relying on a lot of logical progressions and the hopeful avoidance…
NHL Rumors: Predators … Lightning and Kucherov … Butcher
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: With Mike Fisher retiring, the Predators will have Ryan Johansen, Nick Bonino, Calle Jarnkrok and Colton Sissons down the middle. Frederick Gaudreau is a possibility as well. The Predators will…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Kucherov, Penguins and Butcher
On Jaromir Jagr and Nikita Kucherov ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: notes that Jaromir Jagr was told after the season by the Florida Panthers that after the expansion draft he would be getting a contract offer from them.…
NHL News: Predators Lock Ryan Johansen Up For Eight Years
The Nashville Predators have re-signed restricted free agent center Ryan Johansen to an eight-year deal worth $64 million, a $8 million salary cap hit. The soon-to-be 25-year old suffered a thigh injury in Game 4 of the Conference Finals and…