Injuries: Blues, Leafs, Panthers, Caps, Devils and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Chris Pinkert of Blues.NHL: Coach Ken Hitchcock injury update. Paul Stastny is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and is not ruled out for tonight. Jake Allen is week-to-week with a lower-body injury. Jay Bouwmeester…
Rumors III: Ducks, Blues, Jets, and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: After the Ducks acquired Dustin Tokarski yesterday, they now have plenty of depth in goal. The Ducks are believed to be testing out the market for Anton Khudobin, who…
Video: Marcus Johansson To Have Hearing Today
NHL Player Safety: Capitals forward Marcus Johansson will have a hearing today for his illegal check to the head of Islanders defenseman Thomas Hickey. Jeff Marek: Johansson's hit was similar to Gudas/Zibanejad and Thompson/Faulk, both got three game suspensions. Do you…
Rumors II: Isles, Jackets, Richards, Flyers, Scouting Sens-Panthers
On the New York Islanders ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Kyle Okposo is in the final year of his five-year, $14 million contract - a $2.8 million cap hit. Okposo will be looking for a big raise on his next…
Rink Rumblings – Trade Deadline Outlook – Metropolitan Division
With the season reaching the halfway mark, NHL general managers have a general idea of what areas need to be addressed on their respective clubs. Trades have been virtually non-existent (just 4 deals during the regular season) until a flurry…
Rumors II: Blues, Jackets, Habs, Sens, Pens, Bruins and Caps
On the St. Louis Blues ... David Pagnotta: There is lots of talk around the Blues. The Lightning have been scouting the Blues lately. Assistant GM Pat Verbeek was at last night's game. Both Verbeek and Yzerman were scouting the…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 13
The Washington Capitals remain in top spot in our consensus NHL power rankings - week 13. The Florida Panthers are gaining ground as they continue their winning streak and move up to No. 2. The LA Kings hold pat at…
Video: Zach Sill To Have Hearing For Hit On McQuaid
NHL Player Safety: Capitals forward Zach Sill will have hearing today for his boarding hit on Bruins defenseman Adam McQuaid. There was no penalty called on the play. McQuaid left the game after the hit and did not return. Do…
Rumors II: Lightning, Sharks, Caps, Panthers, Sens and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On why Lightning GM Steve Yzerman will be patient with regards to Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “Yzerman will be methodical. I’ll give you a reason,” one exec pointed out Monday. “Tyler Seguin.” ... “If there was…
Rumors: Flyers, Predators and Capitals
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Vincent Lecavalier is still hopeful that the Flyers will be able to trade him before his career is over. He hasn't played since November 15th. "It’s obviously been tough," Lecavalier said.…
Rumors: Kings, Jets, Jackets, Coyotes and Capitals
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Was told last night that the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar have ironed out the no-trade/no-movement clause part of the contract extension. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Dennis Bernstein: Would likely…
Injuries: Blue Jackets, Ducks, Flames, Islanders and More
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: Sergei Bobrovsky said that he aggravated the groin injury that has kept him out of the Blue Jackets lineup since December 10th. Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets activated…