NHL Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Sharks, Leafs and Jets
Eaves to the IR Elliott Teaford: The Anaheim Ducks have put Patrick Eaves on the IR with flu-like symptoms. Kempe with an upper-body Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes forward Mario Kempe suffered an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Other…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Kings, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Islanders, Penguins, Leafs and Jets
Kesler returns Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler will return to the lineup tonight. Eric Stephens: Kesler had been dealing with a hamstring issue. Jost out on the ice Ryan S. Clark: Colorado Avalanche forward Tyson Jost, out with…
NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Oilers, Senators, Sharks and Maple Leafs
Ferland expects to play Eric Francis: Carolina Hurricanes Micheal Ferland missed Sunday's game with a back issue. He said he felt better yesterday and expects to play today. Kind of an update on Crawford's status Jimmy Greenfield: Chicago Blackhawks forward Brendan…
NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Central Division
New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Central Division and some potential trade targets for them.
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs
Athanasiou missed yesterday's game Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou missed yesterday's game with an upper-body injury. Bjugstad close Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is not quite ready to return and will likely be out until…
The Toronto Maple Leafs’ Salary Cap Conundrum
The Toronto Maple Leafs months-long contract standoff with William Nylander finally ended on Dec. 1 when the winger agreed to a six-year, $45-million deal. Of course, there was much relief among the denizens of Leafs Nation. Had the Leafs failed…
NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks
On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Burrows, JvR, Ennis, Kempny, de Haan, Pateryn, Faulk, Hutton, Sparks, and Pickard
On Artemi Panarin ... Dan Milstein: (Panarin's agent) "Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Oilers, Wild, Lightning and Capitals
On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Some people are feeling that if the Stars are able to sign John Tavares, they would shop Tyler Seguin. Sean Shapiro: From Tavares' point of view and not from the Stars, but Seguin…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Senators, Blues, Hurricanes, Capitals, Wild and Flyers
On the Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Minnesota Wild and Philadelphia Flyers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Can the Montreal Canadiens acquire a second first-round pick by moving Max Pacioretty or something else? The Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Stastny – Jets, Avs, Habs … Minnesota Wild
On Paul Stastny ... Andy Strickland: Hearing that the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche are at the top of the list as eventual destinations for Paul Stastny. Mike McIntyre: Think the Jets would like to be able to bring Stastny…
Rumors and Notes: Quicks Hits On Half The League
Rumors and notes roundup from Friedman's 31-Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There had been some talk that back in November that Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz could have been one loss away from being fired. The Caps won that…