Tag: Valentin Zykov

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – From Who Is Staying To Who Could Be Going

Looking at the Vegas Golden Knights from players who are going anywhere, who could be traded, and players who won't be back.

Mark Easson

NHL News and Notes: Pickard, Dea, Darling, Zykov, Soshnikov, Laine and Krejci

Claimed off waivers Chris Johnston: The Arizona Coyotes have claimed Calvin Pickard off waivers. Chris Johnston: The Pittsburgh Penguins have claimed Jean Sebastien Dea off waivers. Hurricanes put two on waivers Pierre LeBrun: The Carolina Hurricanes put goaltender Scott Darling…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Stars, Kings, Rangers, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Miller takes a puck to the throat Justin Leger: Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game against the Maple Leafs after being struck in the throat by a puck. He went to the hospital for evaluation. "Right now…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting The Leafs, And Five Teams That Could Be Interested In William Nylander

Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and New Jersey Devils Michael Augello: Carolina Hurricanes assistant GM Rick Dudley was listed to attend the Maple Leafs and Devils game last night. The Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning also had scouts listed…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Coyotes, Canes, Blackhawks, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Wild, Habs and Lots More

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: The Ducks put Korbinian Holzer on regular waivers, not the buyout/termination type of waivers. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The conditional pick the Coyotes sent to the Red Wings in the…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flyers, Penguins, Leafs and Playoff Races

On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: The Bruins recalled forward Anton Blidh. Boston Bruins: Defenseman Zdeno Chara missed last night's game and is day-to-day. Chara won't be in the lineup tomorrow. Joe McDonald: Forward Rick Nash missed last night's game…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Fleury, Flames, Hurricanes, Stars, Jets and Playoff Races

On Marc-Andre Fleury ... Vegas Golden Knights: Marc-Andre Fleury becomes the 13th NHL goalie to win 400 games. On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Sounding like Matthew Tkachuk could miss tonight's game. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Carolina Hurricanes:…

Mark Easson

Eastern Conference Injuries: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Panthers, Islanders, Hurricanes, Devils and Senators

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Chris Johnston: Goaltender Frederik Andersen left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock said that the Sabres doctor thought that Andersen should be pulled from the game. Chris…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Panthers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils, Canes, Lightning, Blues and Sharks

On the Florida Panthers ... Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had three head injuries in the past 14 months, returned last night after his latest concussion. “There’s no big concern for me. I still feel…

Mark Easson

2016-17 Top 10 Carolina Hurricanes Prospects

At this time last year I said Carolina had one of the weaker prospect pools in the NHL. They have a poor track record of drafting and developing over the past decade. Ron Francis has done yeoman’s work in this…

Peter Harling

NHL Trade: Hurricanes Trade Kris Versteeg To Kings

The Carolina Hurricanes have traded forward Kris Vertseeg to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Valentin Zykov and conditional 5th round pick. The 29-year old Versteeg was drafted 134th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the…

Mark Easson