Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Notes and Starting Goalies
Clearing Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: Jamie McBain (ARI), Steve Bernier (NYI) and Milan Michalek (TOR) cleared waivers today. Nobody was put on waivers today. Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said yesterday that if Michalek cleared waivers, he would report…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Stars, Bruins, Sabres, Blues and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby of NHL.com: Sidney Crosby returned to full-contract practice yesterday and could return tonight against the Panthers. Crosby's been out since October 7th. "I feel good," Crosby said. "It's good to have some days like…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…
NHL Injuries: Kings, Pens, Panthers, Jets, Oilers, Sabres and Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Elliott Teaford of the OC Register: The Kings put Jonathan Quick on the IR yesterday with an unspecified lower-body injury. A team spokesperson said that he'll be week-to-week. Peter Budaj was recalled to backup…
NHL Injuries: Crosby, Bergeron and Eichel
On Sidney Crosby ... Pens Inside Scoop: Head coach Mike Sullivan on Sidney Crosby: "We'll take each day as it comes. We’re encouraged by the progress he's made to this point and we’ll go from there" Wes Crosby: Sullivan added that Crosby will…
Morning Hits: Signings, Injury Updates and Roster Notes
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: The Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen agreed on a six-year contract with a $5.4 million salary cap hit. On the Edmonton Oiles and Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Kris Versteeg rejected the Oilers offer…
Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries
On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Canadiens, Penguins, Blues, Stars and Devils
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: The Blackhawks put Andrew Desjardins on the IR. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Coach Michel Therrien said that Jeff Petry will miss their first game of the season due to injury.…
NHL Rumors: Marchand, Maple Leafs and Flames
On Brad Marchand, the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Ken Campbell of The Hockey News: Brad Marchand will be an unrestricted free agent after the season, and some are envisioning him beside Sidney Crosby. It will probably never happen…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres
On the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Whyno wonders if the Pittsburgh Penguins would be interested in Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand if he hit the open market after this season. Marchand is entering…
Fantasy Hockey: 2016-17 Top 200 NHL Player Rankings
The 2016-17 NHL season gets underway on October 12th, but the NHL fantasy hockey season begins much earlier than that. For some people, the season doesn't end at all. NHL player rankings are a starting to be released and…
Rink Rumblings – The 2016 NHL Awards Outlook (Part II)
With less than a week to go in the regular season, nominees for the NHL Awards will soon be announced. The perennial contenders for the Norris, Vezina and Selke are pretty cut and dry, but the choice for the Calder…