2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 8
After being tied for top spot with the New York Rangers last week, the Dallas Stars sit alone on top this week in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings. Four of eight media outlets had the Stars ranked first, with…
Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 7
The Dallas Stars and New York Rangers are tied for top spot in our consensus power rankings for week seven. The Montreal Canadiens and Washington Capitals remain status quo at third and fourth. The Blues move up two spots into…
Rumors II: Canadiens, Sharks and Scouting
On the Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on expanding on his weekend talk that the Canadiens could be looking to make a big move. “Well, the reason I kind of did that is…
Injuries: Canadiens, Blues, Avs, Jets, Canucks, Devils and More
On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher will have surgery today to repair two broken fingers. On the Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues will know after their morning skate today if center Paul Stastny will be able to…
Rumors II: Isles, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Wild and Blues
On the Islanders, Hurricanes and Canadiens ... Sportsnet's 'Headlines' with Damien Cox and Elliotte Friedman: The Red Wings, Ducks and Kings talked to the Islanders about Travis Hamonic, but were told that they were not a fit. Friedman adds that…
Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More
On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…
Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…
Rumors: Senators and Avalanche
On the Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has been making calls around the league, and his priority may have moved to adding some help on the blueline. The Sens kicked tires on Matt…
Injuries: Pens, Isles, Lightning, Coyotes, Flyers, Sabres, Leafs and Blues
On the Penguins ... Bob McKenzie: Olli Maatta remained in hospital over night. No update on his status just yet. Dave Molinari: There is no indication that Maatta does have damage to any of his internal organs. not very good replays…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…