Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Kapanen and the Maple Leafs to talk Sportsnet: The Toronto Maple Leafs and pending restricted free agent forward Kasperi Kapanen are set to talk contract extension early this upcoming week. “This week Markus Lehto, representative for Kasperi Kapanen, will be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa, Washington, and Toronto

The latest on the Tampa Bay Lightning Joe Smith of The Athletic:  Tampa searches for that missing piece to the puzzle. With a little wiggle room cap wise, who can they target? Names that keep popping up include Wayne Simmonds,…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Preds, Sens, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Mittelstadt and Bogosian could return Lance Lysowski: Buffalo Sabres forward Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Zach Bogosian were on the ice for practice yesterday. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley said they aren't ruling out either Mittelstadt or Bogosian for tonight.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Decision Time For The Ottawa Senators Is Quickly Approaching

Decision time for the Senators is quickly approaching Craig Custance: Matt Duchene on where contract talks stand: “We’re still working through it. It’s an ongoing process.” Scott Billeck: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and their head scout will be in Winnipeg…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Sabres, Stars, Panthers, Habs, Sens, Devils, Flyers, Pens, Lightning and Canucks

Two injured Ducks goalies not ready yet Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks coach Bob Murray said that goaltender Ryan Miller isn't ready and John Gibson still isn't able to practice. Kempe still bothered by an upper-body injury Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Carlyle Fired, Waivers, and Injury Updates

GM Murray in as interim coach after firing Carlyle Chris Johnston: Anaheim Ducks GM will serve as their interim coach for the remainder of the season after firing Randy Carlyle. They will hire a full-time coach in the offseason, with…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins, and the Detroit Red Wings

Some potential Boston Bruins targets Matt Porter of the Boston Globe: The asking price for Artemi Panarin is reportedly a first-round pick, a player and a prospect - a high price for a potential rental. The Boston Bruins aren't the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: At Least Five Teams Have Interest In Simmonds … Provorov May Look At A Bridge Deal

At least five teams have shown interest in Wayne Simmonds Sam Carchidi: Source saying that there has been no progress made between the Philadelphia Flyers and pending free agent Wayne Simmonds. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: Even though the Philadelphia Flyers…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – Brayden Point and Ryan Callahan

Point and the Lightning will wait until after the season Joe Smith: According to Brayden Point's agent Gerry Johannson, their plan is still to start contract extension talks with the Tampa Bay Lightning after the season. They are open to…

Mark Easson

Potential Quiet Buyers in the NHL Trade Market

The NHL trade deadline is three weeks away. The top teams that are big game hunting usually dominate the rumor mill, but there are a few 'lesser' teams that may be buying.

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NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings Have Trade Options For The Deadline And Offseason

The Los Angele Kings have plenty of players they could move before the trade deadline and in the offseason The Fourth Period: The Los Angeles Kings have made several of their players available. Forward Ilya Kovalchuk has a full no-movement clause…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Devils, Lightning and Capitals

Larsson day-to-day but could play WGR 550: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Johan Larsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Paul Hamilton: Sabres coach Phil Housley wouldn't say if Larsson would be able to play tonight. Schneider back from his conditioning stint…

Mark Easson