Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 14
Four different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five. Seven different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Bertuzzi, Expectations, Rising GMs and Shanahan
Renaud Lavoie: The Flames put Brian McGrattan on waivers. Chad Graff: Stu Bickel cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa (AHL). Binghamton Senators: Reached a PTO agreement with Todd Bertuzzi. He's scheduled to report on Monday. Jonathan Willis of Sportsnet:…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13
There was a bit more variation at the top of the rankings this week. Three teams received first place votes, eight teams in the top three. With seven rankings this week, we were once again able to drop the highest…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues
Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…
Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…
Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…
Rumors II: Blues, Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Devils
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Though they've been linked to some trade rumors, Blues GM Doug Armstrong thinks trades are unlikely. “It’s the manager’s job is to stay in constant communication with other managers, but there’s very few…
Rumors III: Bruins, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Blues
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "I look at Boston as a team perhaps getting involved in something as early as this week." ... "we've been talking about the Vermette rumours for weeks. I know Boston is a team that has considerable…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Sat. Jan. 3rd, 2015
Ten games last night. Nightly recap video of all eight games in just under four minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Six teams record at least six goals. Jaromir Jagr becomes the old player to record a NHL hat…
Rumors: Jackets, Blues, Leafs, Sabres, Oilers, Kings and Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Blue Jackets are going to have to pay a big price to re-sign Sergei Bobrovsky. He could be looking for something similar to Pekka Rinne, $7 million a season. He is arbitration eligible…