NHL News: Bruins, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Rick Nash and Sean Kuraly are listed as "probable" by coach Bruce Cassidy for Game 1. Riley Nash didn't skate today, but Cassidy didn't call it a "setback." Noel Acciari was given a…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins and Lightning
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are expecting forward Nick Foligno to be ready for the start of their playoff series against the Capitals. He's been out since March 24th. On the Montreal Canadiens ...…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Red Wings, Sens, Sharks, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Playoff Races
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Cam Fowler has a shoulder injury and will be out for two to six weeks. Goaltender John Gibson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled goaltender Reto…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Stars, Devils, Lightning, Canucks, Capitals, Jets and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... John Shannon: Defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to the Bruins lineup yesterday. Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said they hope that Rick Nash would be able to return to the lineup before the end of the regular…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Islanders, Senators, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Goalie Interference ruling ... Dan Rosen: "The NHLPA announces it has approved the rule change recommended by the GMs today to give final authority on video review for goalie interference to the Situation Room in Toronto. It now…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Stamkos and the Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: The Senators have made it a priority to sign 2015 fourth-round pick Christian Wolanin who was playing at the University of North Dakota. Corey Pronman: Had initially heard that Wolanin was going to…
NHL Rookie Watch: The Best Of February
February is over, and there is a new rookie of the month. Furthermore, it is a first year player from Tampa Bay that has burst onto the scene and took it to new heights. Other rookies performed well but only…
NHL Trade Analysis: Ryan McDonagh Traded to Tampa Bay
This is one of those trades that will be a good bit more than Ryan McDonagh. The New York Rangers captain was traded to Tampa Bay. To Tampa Bay: Ryan McDonagh and J.T. Miller To NY Rangers: 2018 1st round picks,…
NHL Rumors: Scouting Leafs-Flames, Panthers, and Potential Free Agent Landing Spots for John Tavares
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Maple Leafs-Flames game: Dallas Stars, Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo Sabres (two - including an…
NHL News: Fines, Waivers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Canadiens, Lines and Pairings
Three players get fined ... Frank Seravalli: Steven Stamkos, Alex Killorn and Kevin Hayes were all fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct from last night's game. On waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: The Anaheim Ducks put goaltender Reto Berra on waivers. Arizona Coyotes…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Lightning, Canadiens, and Senators
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Think there is a "strong possibility" that Auston Matthews could get more than Connor McDavid on his next contract - may be in…
NHL Playoffs: Two Eastern Conference Teams That Should Bounce Back
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture as usually a couple of teams per conference fail to make the playoffs the year after doing so. This, of course, means the door opens for some non-playoff teams…