NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Canadiens, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Knights
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm (lower-body) practiced yesterday. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Rick Tocchet said that defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (upper-body) won't be in the lineup today but could play on Monday.…
NHL Rumors: McKenzie Tweets What May Have Gone Down With Pre-Freeze Trades
On the Vegas Golden Knights and NHL Expansion day .... Bob McKenzie fired off all the below tweets this morning with his take of what has gone down so far. Bob McKenzie: "Welcome to NHL Expansion Draft Day. Fascinating times.…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets, Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: There have been reports that the Blue Jackets and Vegas Golden Knights have reached an agreement leading up to the expansion draft. The Blue Jackets will pay a…
2016-17 Columbus Blue Jackets Top 10 Prospects
Since joining the NHL as an expansion franchise, Columbus has not had a lot of success. Though they have done a very good job of drafting and developing players, which is evident in the AHL affiliate Lake Erie claiming a…
Rumors: Canucks and Blue Jackets
On the Vancouver Canucks and Chris Higgins ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Chris Higgins' wife is from Vancouver, they had a baby in April, but his time in Vancouver is over. The Canucks sent him home as they…
Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…
Columbus Blue Jackets 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into this season – outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats, and schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: Playoff Chances: Bubble 2014-15 Record: 42-35-5, 89 points (5th Place in Metropolitan Division) 2014-15 Outcome: Missed…
2015-16 Columbus Blue Jackets Top 10 Prospects
Hockey is on the rise in Ohio, and the Blue Jackets are a gritty hard working team. The NHL roster has a nice mix of skill, grit, experience and youth, as GM Jarmo Kekalainen and his staff have done a…
Injuries and Notes: Pens, Lightning, Flyers, Hawks, Jackets and Oilers
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin was back on the ice over the weekend. He was working with their strength and conditioning coach last week, but Saturday was the first time he was back on the ice.…
Morning Hits: Niederreiter, Malone, Clowe, Leafs and Milano
Michael Russo: Nino Niederreiter's contract with the Wild is for three-years, $8 million, a $2.66 million cap hit. Pat Leonard: Ryan Malone's deal with the Rangers is for one-year, two-way, $700,000 in the NHL and $100,000 in the AHL. Tom…
Rumors II: Schultz, Moore, Bouillon and Milano
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Justin Schultz still doesn't have a contract. They could agree to a one-year deal if they can't work out a two-year bridge deal. “Stalemate is too strong a word ... both parties are…
Afternoon Hits: Leighton, Borowiecki, Ceci and Milano
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks have signed 33-year old goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year deal. Leighton played with Donbass of the KHL last season. He'll give the Blackhawks depth in net with Rockford of the AHL.…