Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Devils, Pens and more
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns of NHL.com: Steven Stamkos left last night's game in the first period with a lower-body injury. Joe Smith: There was no update on Stamkos after the game. He will be re-evaluated today and…
NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Neither the Blackhawks nor Artemi Panarin's camp appear to be rushing to get a contract extension done, though both sides are confident that an extension will get done. Source saying…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Blackhawks, and Lightning
On Las Vegas ... Guy Flaming: Source saying that Kelly McCrimmon (WHLs Brandon Wheat Kings owner/GM) will likely be named Las Vegas' assistant GM. The Sin Bin: Las Vegas owner Bill Foley on the McCrimmon rumor: "Can't confirm at this…
Rumors and Notes: Wild, Jackets, Leafs, Sharks and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: The Wild put Jordan Schroeder on waivers yesterday. Schroeder filed for salary arbitration. Craig Button: "Arbitration ploy to demonstrate player should be on a two-way contract." On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have now locked up Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and Alex Killorn to long-term deals. GM Steve Yzerman is trying to keep their core together as…
NHL Rumors: Hoffman, Johansson, Vrbata, Top Remaining UFAs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ryan McKenna of the Globe and Mail: The Senators and Mike Hoffman have an arbitration hearing set for August 4th. “We’re in the midst of trying to sign a new contract here,” Hoffman said, whose…
NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Tavares and Vesey
On Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Toronto Maple Leafs and Jimmy Vesey ... A collection of tweets from Al Strachan - answering questions from followers. Alan Strachan: Steven Stamkos had no intention of signing with the Maple Leafs and they didn't…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Sharks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Contract talks between RFA winger Tobias Rieder are ongoing. Agent Darren Ferris said they are not close to a deal. Contract talks with RFA defenseman Connor Murphy started last…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wings, Blues, Rangers and Blue Jackets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mark Divver: Source saying that a Sabres contingent of Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma and Jerry Forton met with Jimmy Vesey and his representatives for two-plus hours in Boston yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings ...…
NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on free agency: "Unless I can really generate some cap space, I'm not in a position right now to do anything." Joe Smith: Yzerman on Nikita Kucherov: "I'm confident at…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Wiercioch, Kings and Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Ross McKeon: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he wasn't even aware of the report that tied the Sharks and Steven Stamkos. Kevin Kurz: Matt Nieto's agent said they haven't had much contract talks, but…