Eastern Conference Injuries: Ligthtning, Sabres, Senators and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Defenseman Anton Stralman remained on the ice after the team finished practice yesterday. No official word from the team, but him working out is definitely encouraging. Joe Smith: Victor Hedman was given a…
NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Blackhawks, and Lightning
On Las Vegas ... Guy Flaming: Source saying that Kelly McCrimmon (WHLs Brandon Wheat Kings owner/GM) will likely be named Las Vegas' assistant GM. The Sin Bin: Las Vegas owner Bill Foley on the McCrimmon rumor: "Can't confirm at this…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning have now locked up Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman and Alex Killorn to long-term deals. GM Steve Yzerman is trying to keep their core together as…
NHL Rumors: Subban, Kings, Stamkos and the Lightning
On P.K. Subban ... Adrian Dater: An anonymous ex Canadien to the Toronto Star on Subban: "They hated how much fun he had. The fact that he never sulked and pouted, win or lose, just bugged them" On the Los…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Avs, Coyotes and Red Wings
Summary of Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Among the players the Columbus Blue Jackets interviewed in-depth: Jake Bean, Logan Brown, Clayton Keller, Jesse Puljujarvi and Matthew Tkachuk. Sources saying that Scott Hartnell has agreed to waive his no-movement…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Red Wings and Lightning
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and Arizona Coyotes ... Jimmy Murphy: A "reliable source" is saying that the Coyotes are already pushing hard to acquire the Maple Leafs first overall pick. The same source said the Coyotes would trade their…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Wings, Kings, Rangers, and 2017 UFA Dmen
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, LA Kings, and New York Rangers ... TSN: Bob McKenzie: The Lightning's only known offer to Steven Stamkos was believed to be for $8.5 million for five or six year. The Lightning…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at some storylines the Lightning will have this offseason. Steven Stamkos - his blood clot could bring the price down a bit. It may not financially…
NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Jonathan Drouin has indicated that his trade request is no longer on the table and he hopes to remain with the Lightning long-term. "I definitley want to…
NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman should focus on this offseason. 1. Settle the Steven Stamkos situation - It is easy to say they still had success without…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders
On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…