NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Leafs, Blues and Red Wings
On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Sun: Wes Gilbertson, Kristen Odland and Eric Francis look at the Flames season and have the future might hold. Kristen Odland: The Flames need to fix their goaltending situation. Jon Gillies isn't close to…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk's career with the Red Wings could be over as he wants to return to Russia. “I’m thinking I go home after this season,” he said,…
NHL Injuries: Isles, Rangers, Pens, Stars, Blues, Sharks and More
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Forward Anders Lee is out indefinitely with a fractured leg. He was hit by a Johnny Boychuk slap shot on Thursday. His season is over regardless of how far the Islanders make…
NHL Injuries: McDonagh, Price, Subban, Blues and Stars
On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Lance Bouma is finished for the season after he pulled his oblique. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh will be out for at least the…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 26
For the first time in a long, long time, there is a team other than the Washington Capitals a top our consensus NHL power rankings. Two teams actually moved past the Capitals this week - the Pittsburgh Penguins and St.…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Blackhawks, Ducks, Lightning and Canucks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Jake Allen left last night's after the the first period. Coach Ken Hitchcock said Allen would be evaluated today. Jake Allen seems to get hurt with 3:20 left in the…
NHL Rumors: Oilers Still Need To A Puck-Moving Dman
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers really need to bring in a puck-moving defenseman this offseason. GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to make a trade a draft, and it might cost him…
NHL Injuries: Habs, Isles, Hawks, Devils, Sabres, Ducks and More
Image from TSN Hockey twitter account On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: Carey Price practiced with teammates yesterday. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Coach Michel Therrien: "Carey Price is working hard on the ice and in the gym with the goal to…
NHL Power Rankings: 2015-16 Consensus Week 25
The Washington Capitals received a good challenge from the St. Louis Blues, but the Caps remain at No. 1 in our consensus NHL power rankings. The Dallas Stars have moved up to the No. 3 slot. The Los Angeles Kings…
NHL Rumors: Mueller, Oilers, Preds, Kings, Pens and Expansion Draft
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Peter Mueller is looking to return to the NHL next season. Mueller has spent the past three season in Europe after playing almost 300 games in the NHL. The AHL…