Tag: Vancouver Canucks

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Blackhawks, Avs, Blue Jackets, Stars, Wings, Kings, Preds, Pens, Canucks, Knights and Caps

Bergeron is real close Mike Loftus: Boston Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said that forward Patrice Bergeron is the closest to returning but it probably won't happen today. Defenseman Kevan Miller has been cleared for contact but won't return until next week.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Capitals, Canucks, Kings and Flyers

The Capitals could be looking to move Burakovsky Sportsnet: Chris Johnston reports that the Washington Capitals could be looking to trade forward Andre Burakovsky. The Vancouver Canucks could be an interested team. “Andre Burakovsky, the talented Washington Capitals winger who…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Coyotes, Sabres, Flames, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Kings, Preds, Rangers, Lightning, Canucks and Jets

Galchenyuk misses another Dave Vest: Arizona Coyotes forward Alex Galchenyuk missed his second consecutive game with a lower-body injury. Hutton returns Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Carter Hutton returned after missing one game with an upper-body…

Mark Easson

NHL Notes: Rantanen, Ovechkin, Pettersson, Capitals, Bruins, Blackhawks, and Dahlin

Rantanen and other scoring leaders Jason Gregor: Rantanen extends his point lead to five with a four points. McDavid up to 4th with 43 points. Ovechkin scores his 21st career hat trick now has 25 goals in 30 games. Top-15 scorers from…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 9

The Tampa Bay Lightning narrowly beat out the Toronto Maple Leafs for top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 9. The Nashville Predators sit at No. 3. The Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres round out the top…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Playoffs, Penguins, Flyers, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and Senators

31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quebec City and Houston have shown interest in having an NHL team. The NHL has met with the Palletta family of Burlington, Ontario - who wouldn't mind bringing another team to Southwestern Ontario…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Canucks and Capitals

Pominville still day-to-day Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Pominville is still listed as day-to-day. Murphy traveling but likely won't play Scott Powers: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy is traveling with the team on their road trip but he is…

Mark Easson

NHL Trade: The Maple Leafs Trade Josh Leivo To The Vancouver Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded forward Josh Leivo to the Vancouver Canucks for Michael Carcone. The 25-year old Leivo was drafted 86th overall in the round of the 2011 draft by the Maple Leafs. He carries a $925,000 salary cap…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Penguins, Canadiens, Kings, and Panthers

If the Penguins look outside for a goaltender... Dan Kingerski: If the Pittsburgh Penguins are looking for a goaltender, maybe they should take a look at Vancouver Canucks Jacob Markstrom. He could use a change of scenery, may not cost…

Mark Easson

Youngsters Providing Bang for the Buck on Expiring Entry-Level Contracts

Looking at some players who have provide some offense at a bargain price.

Featurd Writer

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Jets

Still no timetable on Hunwick Paul Hamilton: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Matt Hunwick said that all he could do until about a month ago was rest. He had wondered if his season was over. There is still no timetable on when…

Mark Easson

Coach firings: Whose seat is still hot?

There have already been some coaches let go, but there could still be some more on the hot seat.

Featurd Writer