Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Stars, Penguins

Terry on crutches Will Nault: Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry left the arena in a walking boot and on crutches. He blocked a Mark Giordano shot in the second period. Scandella leaves early Sabres PR: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Marco Scandella…

Mark Easson

NHL Quick Hits: Playoff Odds and Races, Sabres, Wild, Islanders, Cooper and 50 Goal Scorers

Playoff Odds Playoff odds going into the weekendhttps://t.co/Xm8baqY1yg pic.twitter.com/6NETLRgKDq — MoneyPuck.com (@MoneyPuckdotcom) March 29, 2019 That isn't good drafting Jerry Sullivan: "The Sabres haven't drafted a player in the second round or later who scored 20 goals in a season…

Mark Easson

NHL Coaches Under The Microscope Entering 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Looking at some coaches who could be under a watchful eye entering the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Lyle Richardson

Is 2019 Finally The Year of the NHL Offer Sheet?

Since 2005 there has only been eight players to sign an NHL offer sheet, six years since the one. Will all of that change this year?

Lyle Richardson

NHL Salary Cap Will Derail a Potential Lightning Dynasty

In a different ear, the Tamap Bay Lightning would be posed to become a championship dynasty. in today's salary cap world, their dominance will be short-lived.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Coyotes, Islanders, Senators, Sharks, Lightning, Golden Knights, Canucks and Jets

Bruins injury updates Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Patrice Bergeron was given a maintenance day yesterday. Torey Krug had a day off and will be back practicing today. Matt Grzelcyk, Marcus Johansson, and Kevan Miller will be practicing…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Penguins, Lightning and Golden Knights

Bruins injury update Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward David Pastrnak will join the team today for full practice as they've received "very positive news" on his rehab. Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk and forward Marcus Johansson should start…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Stars, Islanders, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Lightning

Bishop leaves early Matthew DeFranks: Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop left last night's game early with a lower-body injury. Boychuk may have a shoulder injury Andrew Gross: New York Islanders defenseman Johnny Boychuk skated yesterday. He has a suspected left…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, New York Rangers, and the Tampa Bay Lightning

Canucks notes Irfaan Gaffar: Vancouver Canucks GM Jim Benning said there is nothing new to report with an Alex Edler extension, talks continue. Ben Kuzma: 2016 third-round pick Will Lockwood is still deciding on whether to turn pro or return…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks and Edler … Offer Sheet Talk

Vancouver Canucks and Alex Edler Rick Dhaliwal: Mark Stowe, the agent for Vancouver Canucks pending UFA defenseman Alexander Edler on Sportsnet 650: "We have till July 1 to get a deal so we aren't in a rush as of now.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Red Wings, Lightning, Devils, Rangers, and Sabres

Future decisions for the Sharks Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: (mailbag) If the San Jose Sharks were to sign Erik Karlsson to an eight-year contract it would likely cost them between $11 and $13 million per season. That would…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Lightning and Leafs

Bruins optimistic for DeBrusk this weekend Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports Boston: Boston Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk had his foot in a walking boot on Thursday but they are optimistic that he could return today or tomorrow. Coach Bruce Cassidy…

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