NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Scouting Avs-Stars and Knights-Blackhawks, and the Canucks
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on Matt Duchene trade talks: "The latest as of a couple of hours ago was that there's nothing going on" and added, "It's dead quiet." Chris Nichols: Dreger after the…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Panthers, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Goaltender Tuukka Rask could be good to go on Thursday against the Sharks if he passes his final concussion test according to Bruce Cassidy. Joe McDonald: Forward David Krejci and defenseman Kevan Miller…
NHL News: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Lines and Pairings
Waivers ... Bob McKenzie: The Florida Panthers claimed goaltender Antti Niemi off waivers from the Pittsburgh Penguins. Everyone else from yesterday cleared waivers. The New York Rangers put Adam Cracknell on waivers today. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan…
NHL Power Rankings: 2017-18 Consensus Week 2
Here is our first look at the NHL power rankings of the 2017-18 season. We've taken power rankings from six media outlets this week. To get our consensus NHL Power Rankings point totals, we awarded the top team 31 points,…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders
On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: (defenseman Matt Niskanen was placed on the LTIR and the recalling of Madison Bowey) Will be interested to see if the Capitals look to make a trade for a defenseman. The Vegas Golden Knights…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Lightning, Canadiens, and Senators
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Think there is a "strong possibility" that Auston Matthews could get more than Connor McDavid on his next contract - may be in…
NHL News: Waivers, Jackets, Senators, Bruins, Leafs, Oilers, and Blues
On Waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday: Adam Cracknell - Dallas Stars and Michael Bournival - Tampa Bay Lightning. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... CBJ PR: The Blue Jackets have recalled winger Josh Anderson from his…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: (before Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers) Nothing may be imminent, but the Golden Knights may be in trade mode. They could move a goaltender (Pickard) and a defenseman. Bob McKenzie: Would…
Atlantic Division: Tampa Bay Lightning Season Outlook
Forwards There are not many teams that can say they lost their best forward early in the season, sustained injuries to key players, dealt expiring contracts at the trade deadline and still came within one point of making the post-season.…
Atlantic Division: Tampa Bay Lightning Season Primer
Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,643,333 Projected Cap Space: $2,356,667 Projected LTIR Used: $0 Current Cap Space: $2,356,667 Deadline Cap Space: $10,958,502 Todays Cap Hit: $72,643,333 Roster: 23/23 Contracts: 46/50 Offseason Moves – In/Out - source Sports Forecaster…
NHL News and Injuries: CTE Testing, Waivers, Pens, Sens, Lightning, Knights, Stars and Kings
On CTE testing ... Rick Westhead: One player agent on CTE testing (Boston University researchers say they have a method to diagnose CTE in living patients): “If I asked 30 of my players if they would take a test to tell…
NHL News: Waivers, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Stars and Blues
On waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: Players put on waivers yesterday. Michael Hutchinson - Winnipeg Jets Ernest Schilling - Winnipeg Jets Charles Robinson - Winnipeg Jets Michael Sgarbossa - Winnipeg Jets Julian Melchori - Winnipeg Jets Mark McNeill - Dallas Stars Mike McKenna - Dallas…