NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Devils, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning, Capitals and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Coach Bruce Cassidy said their decision to hold Patrice Bergeron out of the lineup last night was made right before the start of the game. Cassidy added: "Hopefully he's better and ready to go…
NHL News: Avs, Wild, Canadiens, Predators, Devils, Flyers, Leafs and Jets
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Ryan Boulding: Defenseman Sam Girard missed last night game. Coach Jared Bednar before last night's game: “Looks like he’ll probably miss one more.” Adrian Dater: Girard practiced yesterday but was wearing a no-contact jersey. Lauren Gardner:…
NHL News: Flyers, Penguins, Capitals, and Jets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dan Rosen: Center Sean Couturier left practice early. Limped off the ice with their trainer. Dave Isaac: Couturier was in a collision with teammate Radko Gudas. Dave Isaac: Gudas after practice: “I didn’t see him. He…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Hurricanes, Avs, Wings, Preds, Devils, Lightning, Caps and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Cam Fowler isn't with the team in San Jose and head coach Randy Carlyle said: "he's a ways away." On the Boston Bruins ... Dave McCarthy: Forward Riley Nash on his cut that…
NHL News: Ducks, Jackets, Kings, Devils, Sharks, Lightning, Leafs, Capitals and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Cam Fowler (shoulder) won't be traveling with the team to San Jose. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have recalled goaltender Jeff…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, San Jose Sharks, and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was asked if he thinks the Winnipeg Jets will be looking for a defenseman to replace the injured Jacob Trouba, who will be out for an extended period of…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Oilers, Islanders, Jets, Canucks and Stars
On Jaromir Jagr, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, and the Dallas Stars ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr's time with the Calgary Flames is coming to an end and his days in the NHL could…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and his upper-body injury were on the ice practicing yesterday. Nick Ritchie and his upper-body injury were on the ice but came off early. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: When the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson start contract talks, don't expect Karlsson to take a hometown discount. “When I go to market, I’m going to…
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Hurricanes, Penguins, Flyers, Ducks, Kings and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins put Ryan Spooner on the IR with a right groin adductor tear. David Backes was activated from the IR. Boston Bruins: GM Don Sweeney said the goaltender Tuukka Rask has a…
NHL Expansion Draft – Winnipeg Jets Primer
Veteran blueliner Toby Enstrom holds all the cards. If he’s willing to waive his no movement clause the Jets can protect seven forwards, three defensemen and a goalie. If not, unless they are willing to forgo $4.2M-plus in cap space…
Expansion Draft Strategy: Nashville, New Jersey, Pittsburgh and Winnipeg
In the upcoming expansion draft NHL teams can protect either seven forwards, three defensemen, and one goalie or eight skaters (in reality four forwards and four defensemen) and one goalie. The latter option seems the less popular, as it permits…