Tag: Vladimir Tarasenko

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Chris Wassel

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…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Lines and Pairings

On the Boston Bruins ... Steve Conroy: Forward Brad Marchand will miss at least tonight's game with an upper-body injury. David Krejci will be out for at least a week. Joe McDonald: The Bruins and Ryan White mutually terminate his…

Mark Easson

Central Division: St. Louis Blues Season Outlook

Forwards Mike Yeo has his work cut out for him as several notable forwards are out with injury. St. Louis will be expected to rely on the Schwartz-Stastny-Tarasenko trio more than usual. It will be something to see how Brayden…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Boston Bruins RFA winger David Pastrnak remains in the Czech Republic and doesn't plan on returning to North America until he has a contract in place. He won't be here for…

Mark Easson