Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week Nine
The Blackhawks were ranked first overall by all eight media outlets. Four teams received second place votes. Since we were able to get eight rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest and lowest point total for…
Injuries: Islanders, Penguins, Blues, Bruins, Capitals and Wild
Shannon Hogan: Islanders Jaroslav Halak was a last minute scratch with an upper-body injury. Josh Yohe: Sounding like Penguins Patric Hornqvist and Kris Letang could play on Friday. Olli Maatta's injury is still a mystery. When asked if Hornqvist had…
NHL Rumors I: Blues, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Coyotes and Sabres
The Fourth Period: The Blues will be exploring trade options leading up the deadline, and Patrik Berglund could become a player involved. "They've been looking to deal him for the longest time. If they add, he's the one to be…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Mon. Dec. 8th 2014
Three games were played last night, including Martin Brodeur's 690th career victory. Brodeur's win also netted him an extra $20,000 as he gets $10,000 for every point he helps the Blue earn.
Quick Hits: Injury Updates and Some Line Combinations
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Patrick Sharp will likely return to the lineup tomorrow. Lou Korac: Blues Alex Steen and Carl Gunnarsson won't play tonight. Jay Bouwmeester has only skated once in the past three days. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Leo Komarov…
Rumors II: Oilers, Stars, Penguins, Flyers, Bruins and Coyotes
Darren Dreger of TSN: A big move by the Oilers may have to wait until the offseason. Teams will have more flexibility to make bigger deals then. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle are not for sale now. Hall,…
Rumors II: Oilers, Pens, Blues, Canes, Preds, Flyers and Rangers
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson is sure the Penguins have called the Oilers about David Perron in their search for a top-six winger. Matheson wonders if the Penguins have called UFA Ray Whitney. Have to think Martin Brodeur…
Morning Hits: Alfredsson, Ryan, Vatanen, Bouwmeester and Brodeur
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Though the details are still being finalized, sources are saying that Daniel Alfredsson will skate in the Senators warmup on Thursday. The NHL may have to grant special permission for this to happen as…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Panthers and Red Wings
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons says that Joffrey Lupul is worried about his future with the Maple Leafs. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish spoke with Blues GM Doug Armstrong during Friday's game. There…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some Goalie Notes
Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will update Bobby Ryan's status today. He was slashed on the hand. Mika Zibanejad could get back into the lineup. New York Islanders: Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner was…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Nov. 28th 2014
11 games were scheduled last night. Ryan Miller posted his second consecutive shutout. Three games were settled in OT and one went to a shootout.