NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Isles, Blues, Stars, Capitals and More
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Todd Walsh: Goaltender Mike Smith returned to Phoenix to get another opinion on his lower-body injury. He's still day-to-day. Sarah McLellan: Coach Dave Tippett said they've received some test results on Smith, but they don't have a…
NHL Rumors: UFAs That Could Be Moved, Canadiens, Blackhawks and Oilers
On Free Agents that could be traded this season ... Lyle Richardson on Bleacher Report: Richardson looks at some notable 2017 unrestricted free agents that could be traded this season: Brooks Laich (Maple Leafs - $4.5 million cap hit), Bryan Bickell…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Jets, Leafs, Wisniewski and Blues
On the Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets ... Gary Lawless: Don't think the LA Kings have talked to the Winnipeg Jets about Ondrej Pavelec yet. Jim Matheson: If Jonathan Quick needs surgery, have to think that the Kings need to trade…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Jackets, Oilers, Rangers, Coyotes and More
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Eric Engels: Sidney Crosby isn't travelling with the Penguins. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Tom Reed: Defenseman Ryan Murray blocked a shot in the first period against the Bruins. He thinks he'll be ready for Friday.…
NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Pens, Rangers, Coyotes, Leafs, Blues and More
On the Montreal Canadiens ... John Lu: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price worked out yesterday, but he's still day-to-day as his energy level and weight loss are issues. Renaud Lavoie: Price was on the ice for 30 minutes…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Ducks, Canucks and Rangers
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings are exploring their options on the goalie trade market, though nothing is imminent. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Dennis Bernstein: When asked about any Cam Fowler to the Maple Leafs for…
Atlantic Division: Toronto Maple Leafs Season Primer
A quick look at the Toronto Maple Leafs heading into the season. Salary Cap Situation - source Cap Friendly Projected Cap Hit: $72,207,834 Projected Cap Space: $792,166 Projected LTIR Used : $0 Current Cap Space: $792,166 Deadline Cap Space : $3,564,747 Todays Cap Hit…
NHL Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Lightning, Predators, Leafs and Kings
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Amanda Stein: Carey Price didn't travel with the team to Buffalo for their season opener. He missed practice yesterday with an illness. On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Kevan Miller had surgery on…
Two Eastern Conference Teams That Could Get Back Into The Playoffs
Every season there is plenty of turnover in the playoff picture as, on average, a couple teams per conference fail to make the NHL playoffs the year after doing so. This, of course, means the door opens for a couple…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Lightning and Bold Predictions
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Bob McKenzie: There are no contract talks between the Jets and Jacob Trouba because of his trade request. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Think that Artemi Panarin would be looking for $7 to…
Morning Hits: Signings, Injury Updates and Roster Notes
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: The Sabres and Rasmus Ristolainen agreed on a six-year contract with a $5.4 million salary cap hit. On the Edmonton Oiles and Calgary Flames ... John Shannon: Kris Versteeg rejected the Oilers offer…
Quick Hits: Kucherov, Waivers, Rosters Moves and Injuries
On Nikita Kucherov ... Bryan Burns: The Lightning and Nikita Kucherov agreed on a three-year deal with a salary cap $4.766 million cap hit. Renaud Lavoie: Contract breakdown: $4.25 million in 2016-17, $4.5 million in 2017-18 and $5.5 million in…