Tag: Vladimir Tarasenko

2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Players To Watch In The Final

Looking at five key players from each team watch heading into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday.

Lyle Richardson

Weaknesses of the Top 2019 NHL Western Conference Playoff Teams

The Western Conference playoffs get underway next week and expect even the top teams to struggle due to their flaws and weaknesses. Even the Calgary Flames and an Jose Sharks have their issues.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Injuries: Boychuk, Lehner, Auston-Reese, and Tarasenko

  Boychuck questionable Andrew Gross: New York Islanders coach Barry Trotz said that defenseman Johnny Boychuk is "very questionable" for tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Goaltender Robin Lehner was on the ice yesterday doing some work on his…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Blues and Canucks

Injured Bruins but some positive with Pastrnak Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Jake DeBrusk is out this weekend and it hasn't been determined if he'll travel with the team on their road trip. Forwards David Pastrnak and Marcus…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues And Some Potential Trade Bargains

And that's why they call them the Blues... Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post Dispatch:  Again the question was asked to Doug Armstrong about the trade deadline and this was his response. “I would say: ‘To be determined,” general…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the New York Rangers

An Oilers - Rangers trade that didn't happen Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Multiple sources have confirmed that back at the 2016 entry draft the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers had discussed a trade that would have sent…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Swing for Tarasenko and Simmonds?

Boston Bruins looking at Wayne Simmonds? Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe:  Anyone who is anyone believes Boston is actively looking at Wayne Simmonds. The question asked by those sources is can the Boston Bruins afford the price tag?…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Sabres, Predators, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs

Are the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues talking? Jimmy Murphy of CLNS Media: Two sources have said that the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues have held "deep" trade talks. Talks have been centered around forward 27-year old Brayden…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Blues and Canucks

Nick Schmaltz to the IR, Kevin Connauton injured and Alex Goligoski skates Richard Morin: The Arizona Coyotes have placed Nick Schmaltz on the IR with a lower-body injury. Defenseman Kevin Connauton is injured but coach Rick Tocchet didn't give any…

Mark Easson

10 NHL Players Unlikely To Move At The 2019 Trade Deadline

Almost halfway through the NHL's 2018-19 schedule, several notable NHL stars have frequently surfaced in the rumor mill as possible trade candidates. Some of them belong to once-dominant franchises whose fortunes have declined. Several are slated to become unrestricted free…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: The Blues Need To Turn Things Around Quickly Or Changes Could Be Coming

The Blues need to turn things around quickly or changes could be coming Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) The St. Louis Blues don't need to blow it up and they can't make a trade for the sake…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets and the St. Louis Blues

Muzzin would be a nice fit for the Jets Murat Ates: Believe that LA Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin would be an ideal fit on the Winnipeg Jets blueline. The 29-year old has a year left on his deal at a…

Mark Easson