Morning Hits: Olympics, Cowen, Scouting and Islanders
On the 2018 Winter Olympics ... John Shannon: The NHL Board of Governors meetings get underway today in Florida. There will be an update on the 2018 Olympics, but they are not planning on voting. The NHL doesn't have a deadline…
Pucks in Depth: Frederik Andersen Rebounds and the Blue Jackets Exceeding Expectations
Frederik Andersen rebounding after rough start When the Toronto Maple Leafs traded a pair of draft picks (30th overall in 2016 and a 2nd rounder in 2017) to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Frederik Andersen, and subsequently committed $25 million…
Quick Hits: Preds, Jets, Leafs, Ducks, Lines and Starting Goalies
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: The Predators have activated James Neal from the IR. He's missed the past four games with an upper-body injury. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe: Coach Paul Maurice said that Mark Scheifele won't play…
NHL Rumors: JVR, Mike Babcock On Trade Rumors … Should Wait For a Top-Four Dman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Coach Mike Babcock on the James van Riemsdyk and William Nylander trade rumors. "I think there's been a bunch of talk. I just talked to him. There was a bunch of talk about…
Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Svatos, Bruins, Rangers, Flames, Coyotes and Starters
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs put backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth on waivers. Enroth posted a 3.94 GAA, a .872 save percentage and carries a $750,000 salary cap hit. It's not known who…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Coyotes, Oilers, Bruins, Isles, Leafs and Habs
On the 2018 Winter Olympics, Coaches Hot Seat, Philadelphia Flyers, Arizona Coyotes, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: League executive said that the players want to go…
NHL Injuries: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Sens, Hawks, Stars, Canucks and more
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Forward Justin Abdelkader is out two to four weeks with a slight MCL sprain. Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Claude Julien said Patrice Bergeron is not injured and traveling with the…
NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: As of this moment there haven't been substantive trade talks between the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs. There are rumors that the Flames are prepared…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Habs, Alzner, Shattenkirk and More
Scouting the Philadelphia Flyers - Boston Bruins ... Adam Kimelman: Listed to attend last night's Flyers-Bruins game were the Panthers, Jets and Blue Jackets. On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Jimmy Vesey and William Nylander ... Leafs Lunch TSN 1050: Darren…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Holland and Nylander
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Peter Holland and William Nylander ... Darren Dreger: Peter Holland's agent Joe Resnick: "Peter and Lou met this weekend. At this time, it appears that Peter's future with the club is limited and, Lou will do his…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars, Flames and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins forward Ryan Spooner is on pace for 12 goals and 31 points after scoring 13 goals and 49 points last season. Spooner does still hold value around the league. Have…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Vegas
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: After signing defenseman Ben Hutton yesterday (two years, $2.8 million per), GM Jim Benning will start looking to extend forward Bo Horvat. He expects that they will do a long-term deal. TSN Radio Vancouver:…