NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins
On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking for Depth at Center and Defense
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... David Pagnotta: The Penguins remain in the mix for winger Chris Kunitz. He is getting lots of interest. Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The Penguins biggest priority this offseason is the teams lack of…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 UFAs … NY Islanders and John Tavares
On the Top 30 unrestricted free agents ... Frank Seravalli: Top 30 UFAs that could be available on July 1st. Kevin Shattenkirk - Washington T.J. Oshie - Washington Alexander Radulov - Montreal Karl Alzner - Washington Martin Hanzal - Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson in the Edmonton Journal: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a career 43.3 percent on the draw after over 5,800 faceoffs. Should he move over to the wing? “Nuge is a tremendous player, a detail player. There’s…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer said he's ready to be a starting goaltender but would be happy to return to the Capitals. Jesse Dougherty: RFA forward Brett Connolly said that his agent has spoken with…
NHL Injuries: Playoff Teams – Senators, Ducks and Penguins
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki won't play tonight. On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The odds of Patrick Eaves playing are not looking good. He has a foot injury and hasn't been able…
NHL Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Capitals, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Blues
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: Defenseman Mark Borowiecki is listed as day-to-day with a leg injury but it's not looking like he'll be returning anytime soon. Coach Guy Boucher said he's "getting closer" but…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Senators, Penguins, Ducks, Oilers, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Defenseman Adam McQuaid left yesterday's game after just seven shifts with an upper-body injury. It was the Bruins fourth straight game in which they lost a defenseman. The Bruins are already…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie: Matt Murray, Bryan Rust and Trevor Daley didn't practice yesterday. Sam Werner: Also not at practice and not a surprise that they weren't was Chad Ruhwedel, Carl Hagelin and Chris Kunitz Jason Mackey: Coach…
Eastern Playoff Injuries: Canadiens, Bruins, Senators, Blue Jackets and Penguins
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: Coach Claude Julien said that defenseman Alexei Emelin is "definitely" out for Game 1. Renaud Lavoie: Defenseman Shea Weber was back at practice yesterday. On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Defenseman Torey…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Penguins, Canadiens, Capitals, Rangers and Devils
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 reported yesterday that Kyle Okposo is in the Neuro Surgical ICU at a Buffalo hospital. Coach Dan Bylsma said he was "very concerned." Okposo…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Lightning, Maple Leafs, Penguins, Rangers, Devils and Sabres
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smtih: Forward Tyler Johnson was on the ice yesterday but it still looks like he's favoring his leg. He returned to the lineup on Sunday. Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Many…