NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Ducks and More
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Jack Eichel practiced yesterday but didn't travel with the team to Washington. “He was bouncing in and out of guys, and it’s another step,” Bylsma said. “He wanted to be…
Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Blues, Stars, Canucks and Predators
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks forward Tomas Hertl is out indefinitely with a sprained right knee. Sharks GM Doug Wilson: "Hertl will undergo a minor procedure tomorrow under the direction of the Kaiser Permanente medical…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Blackhawks and Blue Jackets
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong on coach Ken Hitchcock: "The guy has the best winning percentage in hockey over the last six years. If he's in danger, then everybody's in danger." On the Chicago Blackhawks…
Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Kings, Hawks, Sharks and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka confirmed that Brad Richardson broke his tibia and fibula during Thursday night's game. He had surgery yesterday morning and is "stabilized." “We’re still waiting to see…
Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Kings, Avs, Coyotes, Stars and Preds
On the Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Was told that Johnny Gaudreau's surgery went well yesterday. They are still unsure of the time frame. They should know more in the few days. Elliotte Friedman: Initial talk is that Gaudreau will be out…
Western Conference Injuries: Preds, Kings, Flames, Avs and more
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Goaltender Pekka Rinne missed last night's game and is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Rinne didn't practice Monday and the team said it was a "maintenance day." GM David Poile said…
NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class
With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Booth, Flames, Canucks, Stars, and Blues
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Before the Lightning re-signed Steven Stamkos late last June, the Lightning spoke with left winger Andrew Ladd. On David Booth ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that forward David…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Avs-Jets, Sens, Blues and Red Wings
On Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets... Adrian Dater: Scouts listed for the Avs-Jets game last night: Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa mayor…
Morning Hits: Lindholm, Yakupov and Injury Updates
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm said that he'd be okay to play, but it's up to the coaches. On the Florida Panthers and NY Rangers ... Harvey Fialkov: Dylan McIlrath will practice with Panthers today.…
NHL Injuries: Jones, Faulk, Edmundson, Hunwick, Rieder, Nelson and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones will be out for three weeks after suffering a hairline fracture to the top of his right foot. "Just a weird play," Jones said.…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Notes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Coach Jon Cooper ruled Jonathan Drouin out for tonight, but added that Drouin could take the morning skate and is listed as day-to-day. On the Vancouver Canucks ... Dan Murphy: Defenseman Alex…