NHL Rumors: Top NHL Trade Candidates Team
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the all NHL trade candidates team heading into the holiday break. “It’s pretty tough right now. So many teams against the cap, so many teams in it,” said one Eastern Conference general manager this…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Panthers, Hawks, Blues, Kings and more
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Ryan Callahan were all out last night. Cedric Paquette and Vladislav Namestnikov didn't take part in their morning skate. Coach Jon Cooper: "We're losing more players than we're…
Rink Rumblings: Central Division – Trade Gifts From Santa
As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Leafs, Rangers, Hawks, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update on Ben Bishop's injury. He will be re-evaluated and they are hoping it's a short-term thing. Joe Smith: Nitika Kucherov hasn't been on the ice…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Rangers, Sens, Ducks, Wings and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford had an appendectomy on December 3rd and he could return on Friday against the Avalanche according to coach Joel Quenneville. Crawford has been skating during their road-trip…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Lightning, Blues and Oilers
Scouting the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings ... Chad DeDominicis: Scouts listed to attend last night's Sabres - Kings game: Canadiens (3), Kings, Flyers, Bruins, Stars, Flames, Ducks, Jets, Capitals, Vegas, Panthers, Sharks and Maple Leafs. (DeDominicis notes that…
Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Stars, Coyotes, Blues, Avs and Preds
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that goalie Corey Crawford is progressing along the same timetable: "hopefully we get him on the ice pretty soon." Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews and Brent…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Caps, Lightning, Hawks, Flames, Stars, Wild, Coyotes and Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Center Sidney Crosby said he went through concussion protocol, but the issue was a stinger in his neck. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Matt Niskanen said he's feeling better, but…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Blues, Canucks and Avs
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Forward Jiri Hudler practiced with teammates yesterday. He is doing better, but will need more practices before he able to return to the lineup. Mark Stepneski: Defenseman Johnny Oduya is expected to practice tomorrow.…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Sharks, Blues and Flames
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said he's "very" active on trying to find a depth winger. Added that he's not sure if he's close to a deal. On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz:…
NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Sens, Hawks, Stars, Canucks and more
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Justin Abdelkader is out two to four weeks with a slight MCL sprain. Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said Patrice Bergeron is not injured and traveling with the…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…