Rumors II: Stamkos, Winnik, Vatanen, Hamonic and Shattenkirk
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Steven Stamkos isn't re-signed by the trade deadline, GM Steve Yzerman will have a big decision to make. Stamkos has a no-movement clause, so he controls some of his own…
Injuries: Sharks, Canucks, Oilers, Penguins and More
On the San Jose Sharks ... Curtis Pashelka of the San Jose Mercury News: Logan Couture returned from a broken fibula earlier this week, but is now out indefinitely after requiring emergency surgery to stop bleeding in his right thigh.…
Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More
On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 9
The top three in our consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged for week nine. The Dallas Stars hold a narrow one point lead over the Washington Capitals, with both teams each receiving four first place rankings by the media outlets.…
Rumors II: Canucks and Penguins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Thomas Drance of Sportsnet: The Vancouver Canucks were built this season to compete for a playoff spot, but to also have an eye on building for the future. They have lost 13 of their last…
Injuries: Canucks, Pens, Preds, Senators, Leafs and More
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Stephen Whyno: Center Brandon Sutter will be out for four to six weeks after having sports hernia surgery. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Garzette: GM Jim Rutherford said that Pascal…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…
Injuries: Canadiens, Blues, Avs, Jets, Canucks, Devils and More
On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Brendan Gallagher will have surgery today to repair two broken fingers. On the Blues ... Lou Korac: The Blues will know after their morning skate today if center Paul Stastny will be able to…
Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes, Canucks, Oilers, and Canadiens
On the Islanders ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Islanders are trying to meet Travis Hamonic's wishes and trade him closer to his home in Manitoba. There may not be many scenarios where the Islanders would be in…
Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More
On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…
Rumors III: Canucks, Blackhawks, Rangers and Devils
On the Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks and Radim Vrbata haven't held any contract extension talks. The Canucks may be waiting to see how the Canadian dollar effects the salary cap. Teams will get a cap projection…
Rumors II: Hamonic Edition – Oilers, Flames, Jets and Avs
Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: GM Garth Snow has said he's just not going to give Travis Hamonic away for draft picks and prospects. Hamonic has four years left with a $3.857 million cap hit. Now that his trade…