NHL Notes: Unfit to Participate, Laine Downplays Rumors, and Immigration Issues
The list of players that are unfit to play is growing. Patrik Laine tries to downplay trade rumors. A couple of players are dealing with immigration issues.
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers, and the Boston Bruins
No progress between Blues and Alex Pietrangelo. On Shayne Gostisbehere rumors. Oilers shopping RFAs, talking the Bruins. Bruins talking to teams about Rask
NHL Buyout Candidates – Atlantic Division (Part II)
There has been some talk that with next year’s salary cap going to be the same as this year, or possibly less, teams could be given the option of using a compliance buyout. Part II of the potential buyout candidates for the Atlantic Division.
There has been some speculation that the NHL could consider teams being allowed to use a compliance buyout heading into next season. A look at some potential candidates.
NHL Injury Notes: Coyotes, Avs, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Flyers, and Maple Leafs
Blue Jackets activate Cam Atkinson. Flyers Carter Hart out two-three weeks. Canadiens Brendan Gallagher not dealing with headaches anymore. Leafs Trevor Moore close to returning.
NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Red Wings, Panthers, Predators, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, and Maple Leafs
Niklas Hjalmarsson returns, Darcy Kuemper to the LTIR. Brent Burns is dealing with an upper-body issue. Andreas Johnsson activated, Jake Muzzin to the IR.