NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, San Jose Sharks and New York Islanders
On the Washington Capitals ... Bob McKenzie: (defenseman Matt Niskanen was placed on the LTIR and the recalling of Madison Bowey) Will be interested to see if the Capitals look to make a trade for a defenseman. The Vegas Golden Knights…
NHL Injuries: Jackets, Sens, Caps, Ducks, Preds, Kings, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On Slashing ... Sportsnet: Percentage of slashing calls heading into last night's games: 26.1 percent this year, 8.3 percent last year. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Forward Boone Jenner still hasn't skated with the team due to…
NHL Rumors: Athanasiou, Senators, Golden Knights and Islanders
On Andreas Athanasiou ... Dhiren Mahiban: Have been informed that Hockey Canada contacted Andreas Athanasiou about playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Athanasiou will decide on playing for Canada at the Karjala Cup soon. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch:…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
On the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs TSN: Insider Trading Bob McKenzie: There has been no progress between the Detroit Red Wings and Andreas Athanasiou. Some teams are calling the Red Wings to see if there is any…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and the Ottawa Senators
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com: The Vegas Golden Knights are carrying nine defensemen on their roster. GM George McPhee is being patient as he's trying to maximize his assets. "We're two games into the season,"…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Avs, Golden Knights, Red Wings, Jets and Islanders
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Forward Kyle Turris wouldn't comment on his pending free agency after this season. Focusing on hockey and leaving the talks up to his agent. Don Brennan: Turris said that he hasn't requested a…
NHL Rumros: Red Wings, Canucks, Golden Knights and Maple Leafs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Red Wings restricted free agent forward Andreas Athanasiou flew to Switzerland last night and will start skating with Lugano. John Shannon: Confirm that Athanasiou left Toronto last night at 8 pm. Aivis…
NHL Trade: Vegas Golden Knights Trade Calvin Pickard To The Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired goaltender Calvin Pickard from the Vegas Golden Knights for Tobias Lindberg and a 2018 6th round pick. The 25-year old Pickard was drafted 49th overall in the second round of the 2010 draft by the…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Bob McKenzie: (before Calvin Pickard was placed on waivers) Nothing may be imminent, but the Golden Knights may be in trade mode. They could move a goaltender (Pickard) and a defenseman. Bob McKenzie: Would…
NHL News: Waivers, Bruins, Sens, Flames, Islanders, Jackets, Ducks, Wild and Coyotes
On Waivers ... Elliotte Friedman: Players put on waivers yesterday: Martin Marincin - Toronto Maple Leafs and Calvin Pickard - Vegas Golden Knights. Chris Johnston: If Marincin went unclaimed and assigned to the AHL, he would still count $200,000 against…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Habs, Pens, Bruins, Caps, Sens, Wings and Hurricanes
On waivers ... Chris Johnston: Players put on waivers yesterday. Brandon Pirri - Vegas Golden Knights Chandler Stephenson - Washington Capitals Joe Colborne - Colorado Avalanche Eric Tangradi - Detroit Red Wings Patrick Wiercioch - Vancouver Canucks On the Buffalo…
Western Conference News: Canucks, Stars, Wild, Flames, Knights, Blackhawks and Kings
On the Vancouver Canucks and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins have traded defenseman Derrick Pouliot to the Canucks for defenseman Andrey Pedan and a 2018 4th round pick. Jason Mackay: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Even though he made some strides…