NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals free up some cash to attempt to sign free agents. With the likelihood of some free agents leaving, the Columbus Blue Jackets have some depth on the blue line that they could use to help fill some…
NHL Trade Analysis: Matt Duchene Leaves Ottawa For Columbus
The NHL Trade Deadline received a big jolt around lunchtime when news spread that Matt Duchene was traded. Surprisingly, the Ottawa Senators sent him to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the following: A 2019 first-round pick A conditional 2020 first-round…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Stars, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets
Rask to the IR Mike Loftus: The Boston Bruins put Tuukka Rask on the IR and recalled goaltender Zane McIntyre. Joe McDonald: Rask to the IR is retroactive to January 19th. Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Rask is…
Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For East Defensemen
Looking back at some of the best contracts out there make one wonder just how much these players left on the table. Some deals work and some just flame out. Long term value exists on some that few could have…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Blues and Blue Jackets
Three injured Bruins Matt Porter: Boston Bruins defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Kevan Miller returned to the Boston yesterday. Miller had blocked a shot and was to see a hand surgeon. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that McAvoy was "not feeling right."…
NHL Injuries: Jones, Perry, Bergeron, Schultz, Elliott, Bogosian, Galchenyuk, and More
Jones out four to six weeks Blue Jackets PR: The Columbus Blue Jackets will be without defenseman Seth Jones for four to six weeks with a knee injury. Jones had an MRI yesterday that showed a second degree MCL sprain.…
NHL News: Concussion Lawsuit, Jones, Kempny, Green, Ward, Smith, and Waivers
Concussion lawsuit Jonathan Davis: Have heard that the concussion lawsuit that was filed by 140 NHL players could have a resolution next Wednesday at a press conference in New York. John Hoven: The Board of Governors meeting are scheduled to…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Washington Capitals
Can the Jets and Trouba agree on a new contract before their arbitration the week? Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba have an arbitration hearing set for this Friday. Trouba is basically playing top…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Capitals offseason. 1. Sign Artemi Panarin to a contract extension and consider extensions for Zach Werenski and Sergei Bobrovsky - The 26-year old Panarin is in for a…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Canes, Jackets, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Pens, Caps, Jets and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Defenseman Josh Manson left last night's game with an upper-body injury. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on David Backes: "He did meet with our doctors & they re-evaluated…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Playoff Races
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled forward Justin Bailey from the AHL. Amy Moritz of the Buffalo News: Forward Jack Eichel was doing extra skating yesterday, working on his conditioning and skills. He won't be…