Tag: Thatcher Demko

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Canes, Lightning, Sabres, Ducks, and Canucks

Krug to be re-evaluated in three weeks Matt Kalman: The Boston Bruins said that defenseman Torey Krug will have his left ankle injury re-evaluated in three weeks. Krug said that his skate was in a rut in the ice when…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Kings, Habs, Preds, Islanders, Canucks, Knights and Playoff Races

On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres PR: The Sabres have recalled goaltender Adam Wilcox. On the Colorado Avalanche ... AJ Haefele: Goaltender Semyon Varlamov left last night's game and was replaced by Jonathan Bernier. AJ Haefele: Coach Jared Bedner didn't…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Gudbranson, Hutton and Tanev

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks between the Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson are moving in the right direction. Have been told that they are getting close to having a contract extension done. Bob McKenzie: Adding to…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Stars, Preds, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Helene Elliott: Forward Ryan Kesler said he's still a ways away from returning to the lineup. Forward Ryan Getzlaf is closer to returning and will travel with the team on their next trip. Anaheim Ducks:…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Canucks, and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said there is no timetable set for Ryan Getzlaf (fractured cheekbone) and Ryan Kesler (hip) yet. Both are skating and progressing. Eric Stephens: Ducks put defenseman Hampus Lindholm on the…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Avs, Oilers, Wild, Blues, Canucks and Golden Knights

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Patrick Eaves was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome - the body's immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. Eaves had been in the ICU but stabilized over the weekend. Statement from Patrick Eaves: "I want to…

Mark Easson

Pacific Division: Vancouver Canucks Season Outlook

Forwards Consider the Canucks’ youth movement in effect. For the first time since 2005-06, one of Vancouver’s top two scorers last year wasn’t named Sedin. 22-year-old center Bo Horvat led Vancouver with 52 points on 20 goals and 32 assists.…

Kevin Wickersham

NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler

On the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Miller, Chris Tanev and Alex Edler ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning thinks that he can convince UFA goaltender Ryan Miller to re-sign with the team. Jacob Markstrom's three-year, $11…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: A Canucks Teardown Not Fair to the Sedins? Miller Back?

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on any potential changes in Vancouver. The Canucks are a organization that are always worried about selling tickets, and when the seats get empty, change happens.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Martin Hanzal and Ryan Miller

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Eric Engels: Was told yesterday morning that the Coyotes could trade Martin Hanzal soon. Activity on him is heating up, with the Montreal Canadiens as one of the teams interested. L.A. Lariviere: Have been the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders and Canucks

On the Arizona Coyotes ... John Shannon: Hearing that the Coyotes could be close to making an announcement regarding a site for their proposed new arena. Announcement could come as early as this week. On the New York Islanders ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Stars and Sharks

On the Vancouver Cancuks and the Dallas Stars... Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver Province: Pierre LeBrun reported that Canucks GM Jim Benning is looking for a scoring winger. The Canucks had been looking for one for most of the offseason. Problem…

Mark Easson