Pucks in Depth: Who should win the Norris Trophy?
The NHL recently announced Erik Karlsson, Brent Burns, and Victor Hedman are this year's three finalists for the Norris Trophy. Below I will look at the case each player has for the award before sharing my winner. Erik Karlsson -…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) is 99 percent sure that Antti Niemi won't be back with the Stars next season, likely a buyout. Kari Lehtonen will be back but in a…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Capitals, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Lightning and Bruins
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pens Inside Scoop: Coach Mike Sullivan said that Carl Hagelin is close to returning and is listed as day-to-day. He took some limited contact at practice yesterday. Pens Inside Scoop: Goaltender Matt Murray is still…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Coyotes, Kings, Panthers and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Heard that the Sabres have interviewed Bill Guerin for their vacant GM position. There have been several others who have interviewed or will be interviewed. On the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes,…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning, Blues and Predators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: GM Stan Bowman isn't worrying about their offseason. There will be some challenges, same as always: "Not anticipating huge changes. There will be some." Mark Lazerus: Bowman said they already know which players they…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Jets, Panthers, Coyotes, Bruins, College UFA and Coaches
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman when asked if he thinks he'll be able to sign his big three RFAs in Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat and Jonathan Drouin: "I think we can sign all the…
Non Playoff Teams Injuries: Lightning, Islanders, Sabres and Coyotes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Forward Steven Stamkos said yesterday that they may have "got a little bit ahead of ourselves" on his potential return to the lineup. He wouldn't have been…
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Bruins, Sens, Pens, Caps, Habs, Lightning and Coyotes
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Wawrow: Source with direct knowledge of the situation said that Kyle Okposo's condition is showing signs of improving. John Vogl: Forward Marcus Foligno is finished for the season with a knee injury - out…
NHL Injuries: Steven Stamkos and Evgeni Malkin
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: It's looking like Steven Stankos won't be able to return to the Lightning's lineup before the end of the regular season. "It's probably not looking that good,"…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rangers, Devils and Sabres
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smtih: Forward Tyler Johnson was on the ice yesterday but it still looks like he's favoring his leg. He returned to the lineup on Sunday. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Many…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins and Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa: The Senators will be without defenseman Cody Ceci tonight. It didn't sound like defenseman Erik Karlsson would be ready to go tonight. They are also without Marc Methot. On the…