Eastern Conference Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Bruins, and Hurricanes
Crosby has an upper-body issue Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: “Sid is being evaluated for an upper-body injury.” Wes Crosby: Sullivan wouldn't say if Crosby would miss tonight's game. He'd only say that Crosby's upper-body injury was being evaluated.…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Aho, Pesce, and Nylander
Hurricanes and Aho thinking long-term Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho is not thinking about his next contract and when he might sign it. Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon wants to have Aho signed…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Kings, Panthers, and Hurricanes
Marleau's contract hindering Maple Leafs? Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs signing of Patrick Marleau to his three-year deal was a mistake. His $6.25 million would have been better used to properly set their…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Bieksa, Ottawa Senators, and the Carolina Hurricanes
Bieksa still looking for the perfect fit Dan Murphy: Unrestricted free agent defenseman Kevin Bieksa has had some offers this offseason, but he continues to look for the perfect fit. His family will remain in California regardless of where he…
Pucks in Depth: Two Eastern Conference Teams Poised To Bounce Back
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture. On average, a couple of teams per conference fail to qualify for the playoffs the year after doing so. That means the door opens for some non-playoff teams to…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes and Aho … Maple Leafs, Nylander, Marner and Matthews
Hurricanes and Aho talking extension Tom Gulitti of NHL.com: Forward Sabastian Aho said that contract extension negotiations have started between his agent Gerry Johansson and the Carolina Hurricanes. "We've been talking about something," Aho said at the NHL European Player…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, and the Winnipeg Jets
No hurry for Aho and Teravainen ... Luke DeCock: The Carolina Hurricanes and Sebastian Aho's agent have spoken about a potential long-term contract extension, but there is no rush to get it done. Same for Teuvo Teravainen. It may be…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Open For Business
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie put out his 'Bobcast' this week and was talking about the Carolina Hurricanes. 'Change' is a word associated with the Hurricanes since owner Tom Dundon has taken over.…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, Hurricanes and Penguins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: From understanding, the Oilers had never pursued free agent Ilya Kovalchuk. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: There is "absolutely no truth" to the report that the Sabres had offered an assistant…
2017-18 Top 10 New York Islanders Prospects
The big question for the future of the Islanders is where will John Tavares sign his next NHL contract? If the answer is back with the Islanders, then the prospect pool becomes more of a support system to build around…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Rangers, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Hurricanes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have lost their swagger and have lost five of their past seven games. The Lightning are 30th in the league in faceoff win percentage and could…