Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Devils, Senators, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... 1st Ohio Battery: Forward Brandon Dubinsky will be out for six to eight weeks with a fractured orbital bone. Mark Scheig: Dubinsky was placed on the IR. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen: “At this…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Devils, Rangers, Senators and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Doctors were in the Blue Jackets dressing room after the game. Concern for Brandon Dubinsky who fought Zack Kassian. Aaron Portzline: Kassian landed a big left and Dubinsky didn't look good as…
Fantasy Hockey Impact: The Adam Henrique-Sami Vatanen Trade
The New Jersey Devils and Anaheim Ducks pulled off a trade on Thursday morning. New Jersey sent Adam Henrique and Joseph Blandisi to Anaheim for Sami Vatanen. There is also an exchange of third-round picks, with one being conditional. However,…
NHL Rumors: NJ Devils, Boston Bruins and NY Rangers
On the New Jersey Devils ... Luke Fox of Sportnet: Devils forward Taylor Hall doesn't think the team is done making moves this offseason. “We’ve got some good pieces. I don’t think they’re done by any means. I think there’s…
Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems the less popular, as it permits…
Non Playoff Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Devils and Canucks
On the Detroit Red Wings .. Ansar Khan: GM Ken Holland said that Tomas Tatar will have shoulder surgery on Thursday and will be out for four to six months. Tatar indicated that he'll be ready for the start of…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Pouliot, Eberle and Reinhart
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Mark Spector: The odds of the Oilers buying out Benoit Pouliot are greater than them trading him. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Oilers: Wonder about a Curtis Lazar for Griffin Reinhart trade? The Senators are feeling…
Pucks in Depth: Door Still Open For The Jets, Closing On The Devils
The door is still open for the Winnipeg Jets ... It's been a rough year for the Jets. Despite adding Patrik Laine to an already talented roster, the Jets have just 43 points through 43 games. As a result, the only…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Flames, Stars and Sharks
On the Philadelpia Flyers ... Adam Gretz of Pro Hockey Talk: Goaltender Steve Mason left last night's game early with possibly a hand injury. The Flyers didn't say what the issues was, nor his status. Philadelphia Flyers: GM Ron Hextall said…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Panthers, Flyers, Devils, Hawks, Wings, Kings and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Defenseman Kris Letang missed his seventh consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Goaltender Matt Murray suffered a lower-body injury in the second period and didn't return for the third.…
NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…
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…