NHL Injuries: Lightning, Rangers, Isles, Hawks, Leafs and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Stephen Whyno: Defenseman Victor Hedman (upper-body) and Ryan Callahan (lower-body) missed last night's game. Dan Rosen: Coach Jon Cooper isn't sure if either Hedman or Callahan will be in the lineup for either of…
Pucks In Depth: Surging Pens, Hampus for Sweden and an Even Trade
Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Many are down on the Pittsburgh Penguins this season due to their uninspiring start to the season under Mike Johnston. While they admittedly weren't very good under Johnston, they've been excellent…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Blues, Red Wings and Lightning
On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun looks ahead to the offseason and a few teams who could be looking to make some moves.…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... James Gordon: Can't understand that Colin White or Thomas Chabot are untouchables. If the Senators are serious about winning now, you include them in a Jonathan Drouin trade. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Sun: Clarke MacArthur is making…
Rumors II: Bruins, Senators and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: On what pending free agent Loui Eriksson might fetch the Bruins in a trade. “Loui should bring a first-rounder, from a contender who will pick below 22nd, and a prospect,” says…
Rumors: Stamkos, Lightning, Carlyle, and Compensation
On the Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Sportnet's Mark Spector mentioned this week that the Flames spoke with the Lightning about Steven Stamkos. “The Flames would be willing to deal a top young player, perhaps Sam Bennett, to…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Roster notes ... Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Duncan Keith had surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He'll be out four to six weeks. Adam Vingan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Victor Hedman will be in the…
Injuries: Hawks, Coyotes, Lightning, Leafs, Flames, Devils and More
Injury updates from around the NHL .... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival joined the team at practice over the weekend. He's still weeks away from returning from fractured left ankle. “I’m definitely excited to be with…
Rumors and Notes: Stamkos, Kruger, McDonagh, and Babcock
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The biggest hurdle with regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos is the expected salary cap hit in the $10.5 million range. GM Steve Yzerman, agent Don Meehan or Stamkos are not talking about…
Quick Hits: Resting, Injuries, Starters, Lines and Man Games Lost
Pat Leonard: Rangers Marc Staal, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello will be given the night off. Defenseman Kevin Klein skated, but remains out. Joe Smith: Lightning's Victor Hedman was at the optional skate this morning, a good chance he returns…
Injuries: Cole, Pacioretty, Hedman, Atkinson, Pearson and More
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Eric Cole is done for the season, and his career is in jeopardy with a spinal cord contusion. "I consulted with a few doctors last week and I've been advised not to play the…
Injuries: Lightning, Predators, Blues, Stars, Kings, Penguins and More
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson (upper-body) and Victor Hedman (lower-body) will be out this weekend. "I don't want to leave these guys to the point where their next game is…