NHL Rumors: Lightning, Islanders, Panthers, and Golden Knights
On Coaches, Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers and Vegas Golden Knights ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie: "I don't see any scenario at this point where Jon Cooper is in trouble w/ the #TBLightning." Joe Smith: McKenzie's comments are consistent…
Pucks in Depth: Three NHL Free Agents Whose Stock Is On The Decline
With more than half the season in the bag and free agency just five months away, I thought it’d be interesting to look at which pending unrestricted NHL free agents have hurt their cause the most when it comes to getting…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Avs, Sens, Oilers, Blackhawks, Leafs and Rangers
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Two sources have said that yesterday's Boston Bruins press conference scheduling wasn't set by the Bruins PR department, but it was ordered from above. Jimmy Murphy: Sources also saying that the Bruins could…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Hurricanes, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flyers and Bruins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Tom Gulitti on NHL.com: Forward Bryan Bickell (multiple sclerosis) is getting close to returning. He is targeting their homestand that starts on February 17th. "I feel good," Bickell said after a conditioning skate at Verizon…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Devils, Ducks, Avs and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The Buffalo Sabres are not going to fire head coach Dan Bylsma. He's in just his second year behind the Sabres bench, and the team just is not good enough yet. Mike Harrington:…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Pens, Devils, Lightning, Wings, Flyers and Rangers
Evgeni On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Wes Crosby: Forward Evgeni Malkin was on the ice for Penguins practice yesterday. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Malkin: “Geno will not play tomorrow. He was in a non-contact jersey today but we…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Lightning, Sabres, and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Dennis Bernstein: After Vern Fiddler was traded for fourth round pick, think that the Red Wings could get a 2nd round pick plus for Thomas Vanek. Wouldn't trade a first round pick for him.…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Sharks, Bruins, Avs, Senators, Canadiens, Blues and Lightning
On the Arizona Coyotes, San Jose Sharks, Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Colorado Avalanche, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A frustrated GM said that they are only…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Oilers, Canadiens and Coyotes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on the radio: "I think Tampa is going to trade Ben Bishop, but there's no market for him right now." ... "I'm not sure what value you'll get back, other than the…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Habs, Rangers, Lightning, Sabres, Leafs and Wings
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Brian Wilde: No decision yet on whether Phillip Danault will be available today. Has an upper-body injury On the New York Rangers ... Steve Zipay: Alain Vigneault said that Kevin Hayes is getting close to…
NHL Rumors: Scouting the Kings and Ducks, Predators, and Avalanche
On the New York Rangers ... John Hoven: The Rangers were scouting the Kings AHL team in Ontario last night, and are making a heavy push to scout the Kings organization. On the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lighting ...…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Yzerman and Bishop Talk Deadline
On the Tampa Bay Ligntning and Ben Bishop ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning goaltender Ben Bishop admits he's not sure where he'll be playing after the trade deadline. Bishop is hoping to remain with the Lightning…