Tag: Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 14

For the second consecutive week, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights hold the top two rankings in our consensus NHL power rankings. The Winnipeg Jets moved up four spots to No. 3, overtaking the Washington Capitals who fall…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on their potential trade deadline plans: "I think you always know what you’d like to improve in. But it’s easier said that done. You need a partner to…

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NHL News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Jackets, Islanders, Lightning, Capitals, and

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have assigned Alexander Nylander to the AHL from the Swedish National Junior hockey team. Tom Reed: Defenseman Zach Bogosian will be out for four to six weeks. On the Carolina Hurricanes…

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NHL News: Blackhawks, Senators, Lightning, Canucks, Lines and Pairings

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks will make defenseman Brent Seabrook a healthy scratch tonight. Coach Joel Quenneville didn't give Seabrook specific reasons as to why he was being scratched, only told him he has to be…

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Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers, and Lightning

On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: The Sabres have listed goaltender Robin Lehner as day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Robin Lehner took a shot to the neck and stayed in the game. Dude is tough as nails. pic.twitter.com/Fh85d3vGTJ —…

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Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Flyers, Lightning, and Capitals

On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Forward Patrice Bergeron required several stitches on his right knee. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Sebastian Aho has been listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Columbus Blue…

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NHL Rumors: Teams That Could Be Buyers Before The NHL Trade Deadline

On teams that could be buyers before the NHL trade deadline Rory Boylen of Sportsnet: Looking at teams who could be buying before the February 26th NHL trade deadline. St. Louis Blues: Don't have a lot of salary cap space.…

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Eastern Conference News: Devils, Senators, Penguins, and Lightning

On the New Jersey Devils ... Andrew Gross: The Devils didn't have an update on forward Travis Zajac. There likely won't be an update until Saturday. He was walking around the room after the game. On the Ottawa Senators ... Brent…

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Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, and Capitals

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Defenseman Ryan Murray is traveling with the Blue Jackets on their road trip but it's doubtful that he plays. It is a good sign that he is going with the team. On…

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NHL News: Coyotes, Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Emerson Etem told the Coyotes that he no longer wants to play in the AHL and is looking for other options. The Coyotes have terminated Etem's contract. On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota…

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NHL Rumors: Scouting Ott-Bos, Blues, Lightning, Canunks and Canadiens

Scouting the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins ... Murray Pam: Teams listed to scout the Senators and Bruins: Calgary Flames, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars and New Jersey Devils. On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: "It's understandable that fans…

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NHL News: Flames, Stars, Wings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Penguins, Lightning, Sharks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils ... Calgary Flames: The Flames trade goaltender Eddie Lack to the Devils for defenseman Dalton Prout. On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Forward Martin Hanzal won't be…

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