NHL News: Wilson, Waivers, Blues, Devils, Flames, Blackhawks, Wings, and Panthers
WIlson's appeal has been filed Stephen Whyno: The NHLPA has filed an appeal for Washington Capitals Tom Wilson. Stephen Whyno: Commissioner Gary Bettman has had to listen to six appeals since the start of 2012. Upheld Vermette 10 games in…
NHL News: Stars, Oilers, Blackhawks, Caps, Sharks, Habs, Islanders, and BoG
Johns skates but still dealing with headaches Sean Shapiro: Defenseman Stephen Johns was on the ice yesterday but he is still dealing with headaches. This is more than just a hockey injury. Not easy to deal with headaches that are…
NHL News and Notes: Wilson, Habs, Alzner, Plekanec, Pickard, Bobrovsky, and Nylander
Wilson expected to appeal his suspension John Shannon: The NHLPA is reviewing Tom Wilson's 20 game suspension decision and will be speaking about it with Wilson. Tom Gulitti: Washington Capitals coach Todd Reirden said that he expects that Wilson will be…
NHL Suspension: The NHL Suspends Tom Wilson For 20 Games
Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson has been suspended for 20 games for an illegal head check on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist. Thoughts from the media Emily Kaplan: "The $1,260,162.60 Tom Wilson must forfeit due to his 20 game…
NHL News: League Meetings, Coyotes, Kings, Leafs, Flames, Habs, and Capitals
NHL's agenda for today John Shannon: Agenda for the NHL's meetings in New York City today: 10:00 AM NHL Executive Committee meets with Seattle Expansion Group. 1:00 PM NHL Board of Governors Regular PreSeason Meeting. Hayton makes the Coyotes opening night roster…
NHL News: Tom Wilson To Have In-Person Hearing For Hit On Oskar Sundqvist
Tom Wilson will be meeting with the NHL department of player safety Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson was ejected for his hit on St. Louis Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist. “He is definitely hurt,…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues Depth, And Looking At What Some Remaining RFAs Could Get
Blues depth up front doesn't have a lot of trade value Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic: (mailbag) Nikita Soshnikov and Oskar Sundqvist don't have much trade value, so it may be better for the St. Louis Blues to hold on…
NHL News: Rangers, Canucks, Capitals, Flames and Blues
Rangers lock up a young defenseman for six years Colin Stephenson of Newsday: The New York Rangers and Brady Skjei agreed on a six-year contract worth $31.5 million - a $5.25 million salary cap hit. Skjei had been scheduled for salary arbitration.…
NHL News: Stars, Blackhawks, Lombardi, Capitals and Wilson
Stars Smith clears waivers Mark Stepneski: Stars Gemel Smith cleared waivers yesterday. Sean Shapiro: The Stars putting Smith on waivers and him clearing helps the Stars case for salary arbitration. Crawford will be ready for the start of the season…
NHL News: Flames, Wild, Canucks, Capitals, and Jets
Kulak clears waivers ahead of salary arbitration ... Elliotte Friedman: Flames Brett Kulak clears waivers. Wild lock up Trouba before arbitration hearing ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Confirmed Elliotte Friedman's early morning report that the Minnesota Wild have avoided…