Tag: Stephen Johns

Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Wild, Canucks, Golden Knights and Bieksa

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he expects that Dylan Sikura (Northeastern) to be this season's, John Hayden. Chris Hine: Meaning that Sikura would likely join the Blackhawks when his college season is…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Dallas Stars

On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay of Newsday:  The NY Rangers have been looking for a top pairing, right handed defenseman. Names that continue to be in the rumor mill include Jacob Trouba, Tyson Barrie, Justin Faulk and…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Vladimir Sobotka and the Dallas Stars

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Dhiren Mahiban: Bob McKenzie reporting that the Golden Knights have interviewed both Jack Capuano and Gerard Gallant for their head coaching position. On Vladimir Sobotka ... Aivis Kalnins: Forward Vladimir Sobotka and Avangard have mutually…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Expansion, Goaltending and Coaching

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: It's looking like the Stars will protect Esa Lindell and John Klingberg for the expansion draft. Dan Hamhuis will likely be unprotected, but it's unlikely the Vegas Golden Knights…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Avalanche and Stars

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The LA Kings tried to trade Marian Gaborik for months, and a buyout could be painful. On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater of BSN Denver: Dater thinks that the Avalanche should…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Stars, and Senators

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: From what has heard, doesn't sound like Patrick Sharp will end up in Los Angeles, and not sure if Thomas Vanek is a fit either. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Craig Custance:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning

On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Guessing that the Stars will leave Dan Hamhuis unprotected for the expansion draft, and will decide between Stephen Johns and Jamie Oleksiak. Whoever they decide not to protect will be traded or exposed…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Replenish, Reload, and Coach

On the Dallas Stars - Prospects, Expansion draft and Lindy Ruff ... Sean Shapiro of WFAA: Alas, Dallas is back in more of a seller's mode this trade deadline. One of the things they can address is their prospect pipeline.…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Habs, Devils, Leafs, Coyotes, Stars and Sharks

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop will be out for three to four weeks with a lower-body injury. They have recalled Kristers Gudlevskis yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Flames, Jets, Hawks, Avs and more

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coach Dave Tippett doesn't think that Oliver Ekman-Larsson's upper-body injury is serious. They will know more today. Craig Morgan: Goaltender Louis Domingue can come off the IR today if he's ready. On the Calgary…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Dallas Stars Prospects

The Dallas Stars are a franchise whose window to win is just opening up. The core of the team, Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn and John Klingberg, are all in their prime. Management has done a good job of surrounding them…

Peter Harling

Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Leafs, Versteeg, Scrivens and Stars

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Though things can change, as of late last night, Brayden Schenn's camp didn't think they would get a deal before their arbitration hearing today. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden…

Mark Easson