NHL News: Gretzky Anniversary, Jakob Chychrun, Ryan Suter, and Vladimir Tarasenko
Gretzky traded 30 years ago TSN: Today is the 30th anniversary of the Wayne Gretzky trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings. "I don't really talk about it much," he said. "It happened. It is part of…
Potential Offseason Moves by the St. Louis Blues
After six straight NHL postseason appearances and only two years after reaching the 2016 Western Conference Finals, the St. Louis Blues failed to qualify for the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was a difficult season for the Blues. A combination…
Western Conference News: Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights and Jets
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Curtis Zupke: Coach John Stevens said defenseman Derek Forbort is not "officially" listed as out for the series, but he's not available for the start of their series against the Golden Knights. He hasn't…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues – Offseason Needs
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Pending free agent goaltender Carter Hutton said he's open to returning to the Blues next season. Lou Korac: Hutton added that he and his wife love it in St. Louis and that…
NHL News: Bruins, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Leafs, Lines and Pairings
On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: Rick Nash and Sean Kuraly are listed as "probable" by coach Bruce Cassidy for Game 1. Riley Nash didn't skate today, but Cassidy didn't call it a "setback." Noel Acciari was given a…
NHL News: Ovechkin, Coyotes, Bruins, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Blues, Capitals, and Eastern Conference Race
On Alex Ovechkin ... David Pagnotta: Ovechkin has led the league in goal scoring for seven seasons now, tieing Bobby Hull for the most seasons leading. Phil Esposito lead the league in goals for six seasons, all were in a…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Blues, Golden Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Jonathan Toews will be out for a couple games with an upper-body injury and will be re-evaluated next week. Scott Powers: Quenneville said that Toews suffered his injury…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, Canucks, Knights, Jets and Playoff Race
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle said that defenseman Josh Manson will travel with the team on their road trip but is listed as day-to-day. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Defenseman Jason Demers will…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Habs, Sens, Pens, Sharks, Blues, Leafs and Playoff Races
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Forward David Backes left last night's game after suffering a laceration above his right knee. Kevin Paul Dupont: Coach Bruce Cassidy said that Backes didn't have any "structural damage" and required about 18…
NHL Trade Analysis: Paul Stastny Traded To The Winnipeg Jets
The St. Louis Blues traded Paul Stastny on Monday and that was unexpected. Winnipeg acquired the center for a 2018 first round pick, prospect Eric Foley, and a conditional 2020 pick. Admittedly, St. Louis was ninth in the Western Conference…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Oilers, Sharks, Blues, Knights and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Coach Randy Carlyle didn't have an update on Ryan Getzlaf. Could be an announcement soon. On the Arizona Coyotes ... Tom Gulitti: The Coyotes have let goaltender Scott Wedgewood know that he'll be staying…