Injury Notes: RNH, Callahan, Landeskog, Stajan, Josi, Salo, Fraser, Neal, Peverley and Video of Downie Hit on Josi
NHL on TSN: Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will play on Monday against the Devils. Joanne Ireland: Eakins hasn't ruled out having Taylor Hall stay at center. Larry Brooks: Rangers Ryan Callahan is expected to play on Monday against the Kings. Adrian Dater:…
Injury Notes: Nugent-Hopkins, Neal, Leino, Alfredsson, Forsberg and Salo
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There have been multiple reports that Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is progressing well and could be back in the lineup sooner than later. Jason Gregor of TSN 1260 tweeted “RNH to play next Thursday? Had…
Morning Hits: Nugent-Hopkins, Schultz, Whitney and Teravainen
Nick Kypreos: Just like Taylor Hall's and Jordan Eberle's extensions, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' doesn't have a no-trade or no-movement. Jason Gregor: Oilers Justin Schultz is able to go to arbitration next summer, could factor into negotiations. Josh Rimer: A member of the…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Signs Extension With the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to a seven-year contract extension. The deal will kick in next season. Elliotte Friedman: Seven-years, $42 million. Nugent-Hopkins was drafted first overall by the Oilers in 2011. What do you think of the…
Morning Hits: FLyers, RNH, Hall, Weiss, Carter, Goalie pads and Karmanos
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers are hoping that a team will call them in the next couple weeks looking for a defenseman. They would like to shed some salary. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said that Ryan…
Morning Hits II: Subban, Emelin, Nugent-Hopkins, Pominville, Giroux, Kane, Kuznetsov, Phaneuf and Hjalmarsson
TSN: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would like to get P.K. Subban signed and may be fine with extending him during the season. "I would like to get something done," he told reporters, adding he did not want to discuss contracts in…
Quick Hits: Devils, Martin, Staal, Hall and Burakowsky
Howard Eskin: Sources confirm that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed on the money to buy the Devils. He will cover Jeff Vanderbeek's debt as well. Vanderbeek has lost the bank. Done deal. Rob Rossi: Jacques Martin will be…
Morning Hits: Pietrangelo, Maple Leafs, Omark, Nugent-Hopkins, LaRose, European development and drafting Russians
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues and Alex Pietrangelo continue to negotiate and it's possible it could lead to a holdout. “There’s really nothing to report,” Armstrong said. “My belief is that it’s better to stay quiet until…
Morning Hits: RNH, Blues Goaltending, Gretzky, Lindholm and a Detroit Arena
Jim Matheson: If Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is not able to play until November 1st after his shoulder surgery, he'll miss a total of 14 games. Jason Gregor: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock: "Our plan is to have Halak as starter, Elliott as the…
NHL Rumor Roundup from LeBrun and Garrioch
Tim Panaccio: A GM: "Vinny will make up what he lost. I'm glad I sat out 3-plus months for this. What a scam. It's gonna be a bidding war for him." Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams are allowed to talk…
Morning Rumor Hits: Clarkson, Possible Oilers targets and an Offer sheet for Pietrangelo?
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils David Clarkson isn't sure what to expect when it comes to unrestricted free agency. “I’m going to have my meeting with Lou and see what happens, I haven’t really even touched on it,” Clarkson…
Injury Notes: Kulikov, Nugent-Hopkins and Glencross
George Richards: Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is likely done for this week according to coach Kevin Dineen. Edmonton Oilers: Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is done for the year. He's expected to the same, or similar, shoulder surgery that Taylor Hall went…