Tag: St. Louis Blues

Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Stars, Wild, Blues, Knights, Canucks and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: It's looking like forward Ryan Getzlaf will return after missing 19 games with a facial fracture. Jakob Silfverberg has missed the past five games with an upper-body injury appears…

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NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Jackets, Panthers, Penguins, Sharks, and Jets

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Looking like forwards Ryan Getzlaf and Jakob Silfverberg could return to the lineup on Monday. Their top-six at practice yesterday: Rakell-Getzlaf-Perry and Cogliano-Henrique-Silfverberg. On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Defenseman Adam McQuaid is…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Preds, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott: Forward Ryan Kesler said he's still a ways away from returning to the lineup. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is closer to returning and will travel with the team on their next trip. Anaheim Ducks:…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 9

The Tampa Bay Lightning have reclaimed top spot in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. The Lightning received five of nine first-place rankings. Four teams this week received at least one first-place rank. The Nashville Predators moved up two spots…

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NHL Injuries: Panthers, Kings, Preds, Isles, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals

On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Aleksander Barkov is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. More will be known today. On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The LA Kings activated forward Andy Andreoff off the IR. On the…

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NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Detroit Red Wings, And GM Without An Extension

On the Buffalo Sabres and Matt Moulson ... Mike Harrington: Coach Phil Housley on Matt Moulson: "Jason and his agent are working on some options, but that's as much as I know at this point." Mike Harrington: From Housley's quote (above),…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Sabres, and Maple Leafs

On the Edmonton Oilers ... John Shannon: Even though they won last night, have to think that after that third period, GM Peter Chiarelli could enter the goalie market. May only be for a short-term goalie. Jim Matheson: Won't be…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 8

The St. Louis Blues narrowly edged out Tampa Bay Lightning for week eight of our consensus NHL power rankings. The Columbus Blue Jackets just beat out the Nashville Predators for the third spot this week. The Winnipeg Jets round out…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Bruins-Lightning, Kings, and Islanders

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jimmy Murphy: There were 13 scouts listed to attend last night's Bruins and Lightning game. St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong was on the list to attend. On the Los Angeles…

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Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Wild, Blues and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Jakob Silfverberg was held out of the third period with an upper-body injury for precautionary reasons. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coach Rick Tocchet on Niklas Hjalmarsson's injury: "He's still…

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Players That Could Be Traded

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Allan Mitchell of The Athletic: The Oilers could be sellers at the trade deadline if they continue to play as they have. Types of deals the Oilers may end up considering: Straight rentals - The…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Avs, Red Wings, Kings, Wild, Pens, Blues, Canucks, Jets, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Goaltender Antti Raanta won't travel with the team to Edmonton according to coach Rick Tocchet. He could join them in Calgary. Defenseman Jakob Chychrun will travel with the team, but will only be…

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