NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The injury to defenseman Anton Stralman has shown the lack of depth the Tampa Bay Lightning have on their blueline. Even when Stralman returns (they are hopeful…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Canes, Sabres, Bruins, Wings and more
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis said that center Jordan Staal suffered a concussion during the Panthers game. Francis added there is not time frame on when he could return. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes put Staal…
NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Blues, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Defenseman Brendan Smith and forward Tyler Bertuzzi left Saturday's games early and will be undergoing tests. "We know they are out a bit," Holland said. "Not sure how long." It…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Devils, Caps, Lightning, Sens and Habs
On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross of North Jersey: Winger Taylor Hall skated before practice yesterday and is ahead of schedule according to coach John Hynes. "He's making some very good progress," Hynes said. "He's a little bit ahead…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Stars, Bruins, Flyers, Canadiens and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Captain Jonathan Toews left last night's game in the second period. Coach Joel Quenneville said it was an upper-body injury and they should now more today. They are hopeful it's…
Quick Hits: Roster Notes, Injury Updates and Starting Goalies
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Defenseman John Klingberg will be scratched for missing a team meeting. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Mike Zeisberger: The Blue Jackets activate defenseman Seth Jones from the IR. He's missed the past…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres and Canucks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos could be out for four months, with a potential mid-March return date. The Lightning have about $725,000 in salary cap space and could gain around $8…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... TSN Insider Trading: Steven Stamkos will be out four to six months. Pierre LeBrun: If Stamkos doesn't come back until the playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning could put him on the LTIR, giving them…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Bruins, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman release the below statement with regards to Steven Stamkos' injury. "Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos suffered a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during the…
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 Injuries: Lightning, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Wings, Wild and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Joe Smith: Coach Jon Cooper said Stralman would miss at least the first three games of their five game road trip. Joe Smith: Cooper said…
NHL Trade Deadline Could Be A Dud With Thin Free Agent Class
With NHL clubs locking up many of their key players to long-term contracts, the amount and quality of free agents that hit the market every summer continues to be on the decline. That shrinking market is having a corresponding effect…