NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 16
The Washington Capitals received five of six first place votes and are the top team in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 16. The Minnesota Wild come in at No. 2 after getting three, second place rankings.…
Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Sharks, Coyotes, Jets and Blackhawks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Forward Jakob Silfverberg skated yesterday morning, but missed his third consecutive game last night. It was his second straight day of skating. Silfverberg passed his initial baseline test. “It’s…
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…
NHL Trade: Senators Acquire Wingels From Sharks
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forward Tommy Wingels from the San Jose Sharks for winger Buddy Robinson, winger Zack Stortini and a 2017 7th round pick. Frank Seravalli: The Sharks are retaining 30% of Wingels salary. He carries a $2.475…
Western Conference Injuries: Kings, Sharks, Ducks, Blues, Avs and Jets
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Tyler Toffoli (lower-body) was on the ice yesterday. He hasn't fully practiced with the team and is not expected to play during their road trip. “We’re trying to…
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 Rumors: Avalanche, Flyers, Hurricanes and Shattenkirk
On the Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers ... Adrian Dater: Haven't heard anything credible with regards to trade talks between the Avalanche and Flyers. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Adrian Dater: Dater's understanding that the Hurricanes have had internal talks…
Western Conference Injuries: Canucks, Sharks, Ducks and Avalanche
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Canucks GM Jim Benning confirms that forward Jannik Hansen will return to the lineup after the All-Star break. TSN Radio Vancouver: Benning on defenseman Anton Rodin: He's had a set-back with…
NHL Rumors: Isles, Blues, Stars, Habs, Ducks, Avs, Lightning, Jets and More
On the New York Islanders, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Tampa Bay Lightning, Winnipeg Jets ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The New York Islanders may have asked the Florida Panthers permission to speak with…
Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Jets, Avs, Sharks and Wild
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Defenseman P.K. Subban took part in the Predators full practice yesterday. It was his second full practice in the past three days. Coach Peter Laviolette wouldn't say if Subban could…
Western Conference Injuries: Oilers, Flames, Kings and Sharks
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson: There was no update on defenseman Andrej Sekera after the game. He took a shot of his hand/wrist late in the game. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Micheal Ferland said he's ready…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Jets, Coyotes, Sharks, Isles, Devils, Avs, Lightning, Stars and Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The LA Kings shouldn't give up a high draft pick for a player like Martin Hanzal. They need to change their trend of trading away high picks. May not be a championship…