Tag: Valeri Nichushkin

Quick Hits: Monday Injury Update, Connor McDavid, and Headlines

Connor McDavid did not break his leg but MRI still looms Mark Spector: Edmonton Oilers and NHL fans alike hold their collective breath as Connor McDavid appeared Sunday without crutches. MRI expected later on Sunday or Monday will be telling…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Leafs, Kings, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Avs, Stars, and Islanders

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Steve Yzerman to the Edmonton Oilers seems like an unlikely fit, but they have to try. Potential GM candidates could include Bill Guerin, Mark Hunter, Kelly McCrimmon, Craig Heisinger, Ron Hextall, Doug…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and the Washington Capitals

Dallas Stars Only Beginning To Deal? Matthew DeFranks of SportsDay Dallas:  Andrew Cogliano presents just the beginning of dealing by the Dallas Stars. Clearing space becomes as easy as putting their injured players on long term injured reserve which could…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Panthers, Flyers, Penguins, Blues, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights

Upper-body for Kase Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks forward Ondrej Kase has an upper-body injury and didn't skate yesterday. He only had limited minutes in the third period Thursday. Bjork done for the season Fluto Shinzawa: Boston Bruins Anders Bjork is…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Kings, Predators, Senators, Flyers, Canucks, and Capitals

McElhinney dealing with a knee issue Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney is taking a few extra days off after his knee issue flare up. They've recalled Alex Nedeljkovic. Dubinsky should be a go Brian Hedger: Columbus Blue Jackets…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting MTL-FLA, Canucks, Sens, Oilers, Rangers, Pens, Ducks, Blues and More

Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens-Panthers game: Los Angeles Kings (2), Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, Buffalo Sabres, and Nashville Predators. Goldobin's…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Canucks, Coyotes, Blues, Devils, Rangers, Stars, Panthers, and Flyers

Bruins injury updates Boston Bruins: Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy giving injury updates. On Torey Krug: "Was on his way to skate with us, but had flight issues. He’s back skating." On Kevan Miller: "Saw doctor. Will have further update on him…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Predators, Ducks, Stars, Blues and Blue Jackets

Three injured Bruins Matt Porter: Boston Bruins defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Kevan Miller returned to the Boston yesterday. Miller had blocked a shot and was to see a hand surgeon. Coach Bruce Cassidy said that McAvoy was "not feeling right."…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Sens, Devils, Panthers, Wild, Leafs, Kings and Stars

Miller suffers upper-body injury Boston Bruins: Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Gaudreau okay Eric Francis: Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau is fine after he went through concussion protocol after being hit by Charlie…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Kings, Devils, Stars, Red Wings, Sabres, and Panthers

Kings Brown out indefinitely Curtis Zupke: Los Angeles Kings forward Dustin Brown is out indefinitely with a broken finger. Schneider won't be ready for their opener Steve Cangialosi: New Jersey Devils goaltender Corey Schneider is happy with his progress from hip…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers

Stars still have time to make a big move Mike Heika: (asked about the lack of moves from the Dallas Stars this past offseason) The Stars committed a lot of salary cap space last season with the additions of Alexander…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors and Notes: Flames, Stars, Canadiens, Wild, Predators, Senators and Maple Leafs

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Flames GM Brad Treliving on possibly trading into the first round: “We have an opportunity to. But the cost-benefit analysis to where we are today, it doesn’t make a lot of sense. Are we…

Mark Easson