NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and Some Predictions for 2017
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of The Athletic: Only seven wingers have score more goals than James van Riemsdyk since the Maple Leafs acquired the left winger in 2012. So why would the Leafs want to trade van…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Devils, Panthers, Hawks, Blues, Kings and more
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Ryan Callahan were all out last night. Cedric Paquette and Vladislav Namestnikov didn't take part in their morning skate. Coach Jon Cooper: "We're losing more players than we're…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Oilers, Canucks and Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: When asked if there was any chance the Red Wings would sign Thomas Vanek to an extension ... "Let's see where they are near trade deadline." On the Edmonton Oilers ...…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Senators and Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks and Erik Gudbranson ... News 1130 Sports: It will be interesting to see if Erik Gudbranson's injury plays any role in their potential contract talks. They are able to start contract extension talks on January 1st.…
NHL Injuries: Canucks, Hawks, Kings, Sens, Isles, Panthers and Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Vancouver Canucks: Canucks Defenseman Erik Gudbranson will have surgery to repair ligament damage in his wrist according to GM Jim Benning. A timetable on when Gudbranson will return will known after the surgery. "Erik suffered…
NHL Injuries: Preds, Hawks, Canucks, Wild, Pens and Bruins
On the Nashville Predators ... Nashville Preds PR: Predators Defenseman P.K. Subban missed last night's game with an upper-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Adam Vingan: Subban is expected to travel with the team on their two-game road trip.…
NHL Power Rankings: 2016-17 Consensus Week 10
The Pittsburgh Penguins moved up to top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. This week with eight media outlets used, we've dropped the highest and lowest rankings for each team in attempt to eliminate any large…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Canucks and Blackhawks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Kings GM Dean Lombardi has been looking at goalie options for awhile now. How their current tandem of Peter Budaj and Jeff Zatkoff plays on their road trip could dictate if a…
Morning Hits: Suspensions, Waivers and Injuries
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars defenseman Jamie Oleksiak was suspended for two games for his illegal check to the head of Chris VandeVelde. Cap Friendly: Oleksiak will forfeith $10,208.33 in salary for the two game suspension. On…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Avs, Sabres, Coyotes, Lightning, Isles, Sharks and Blackhawks
Scouting the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche game ... Stu Cowan: Scouts listed to attend last night's Canadiens - Avs games: Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey…
NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Avs, Stars, Canucks and Devils
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Both Jonathan Toews and Brent Seabrook didn't skate yesterday. Coach Joel Quenneville said they need to skate before they play and isn't optimistic about them playing on Sunday. On the Colorado Avalanche ...…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Canucks, Stars, Avs, Wild, Kings and Blue Jackets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Pierre LeBrun: The Coyotes could make another attempt to re-sign center Martin Hanzal. It may depend on how good the trade offers are for him between now and the trade deadline. On Vadim Shipachyov and Evgenii…