Tag: Sergei Plotnikov

NHL Rumors and Notes: Florida Panthers, Nikita Tryamkin, and the Pittsburgh Penguins

Panthers adding a KHL free agent Igor Eronko: KHL defenseman Artyom Sergeyev has told the GM of Salavat Yulaev that he won't be re-signing with them and that he'll be signing with the Florida Panthers. George Richards: Sergeyev is a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Edmonton Oilers

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes still need to name an assistant GM. Options could include Les Jackson, Bill Guerin, Jason Botterill and Tom Kurvers. The Coyotes desperately need to add defensemen to their…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings

On the St. Louis Blues ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking what St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong should be focusing on this offseason. 1. Bringing back Ken Hitchcock for another year - He was able to get them past…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hurricanes

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Morgan looks at 10 questions the Coyotes are facing the offseason. Co-owner Anthony LeBlanc won't name any names they are considering for their vacant GM position. Names that have been…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Brodin, Boedker, Penguins, McGinn, and Senators

On Deadline Day ... Chris Johnston: A text from a NHL front office member:  "I don't think you will be busy." On the Jonas Brodin ... Bob McKenzie: Jonas Brodin's name has been prominent in trade rumors, especially since he…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Penguins, Wild, Wings, Stars, Canucks, Blues and Caps

On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis missed last night's game as he was taken to hospital as a precaution. The Penguins said that he was experiencing symptoms that "may or may not" be related to his previous blood…

Mark Easson

Morning Hits: Bruins, Pens, Stars, Rangers, Devils and Flyers

Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: On the Bruins ... Bruins defenseman Matt Irwin cleared waivers yesterday and will report to Providence of the AHL. Irwin had a couple costly turnovers that led to goals and was a minus five through two…

Mark Easson

Pittsburgh Penguins 2015-16 Season Primer

Looking at the Pittsburgh Penguins heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Total Cap Hit: $69,392,916 Total Salary: $71,143,750 Cap Space: $2,007,084 Source: General Fanager In: Matt Cullen, LW/C (FA - Nas), Adam Clendening, D…

Michael Augello

2015-16 Pittsburgh Penguins Top 10 Prospects

A look at the Pittsburgh Penguins top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. With the NHL core of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Kris Letang and M-A Fleury the Penguins have been in a win now mentality for the last decade.…

Peter Harling

Rumors: Jets and Penguins

Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: Some were thinking that the Jets would trade Dustin Byfuglien this offseason as he'll become a UFA after this season. The Jets have 11 defenseman under contract who have NHL experience, nine are on one-way…

Mark Easson

Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Beleskey, Pens, Habs and Soderberg

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are thought to be the team that made an offer to the Coyotes for the 3rd overall pick. The Blue Jackets currently hold the 8th overall pick. GM Jarmo Kekalainen said…

Mark Easson