Injuries: Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Wild and More
On the Washington Capitals ... Mike Vogel: Nicklas Backstrom might be able to play tonight. John Carlson didn't travel with the team to Carolina. He's listed as day-to-day. Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Center Jay Beagle will be out…
Rumors II: Free Agents, Sharks, Rangers, Kings and Canucks
Round up from Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Players that signed one-year deals this past offseason are eligible to sign contract extensions after January 1st. Players that fit into that category include: Mikkel Boedker (talks to start…
Rumors: Lightning, Capitals and Blue Jackets
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik isn't nervous that Steven Stamkos remains unsigned. “I love watching the game, I love watching him perform, he’s a great athlete and I’m sure…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 11
The Washington Capitals are the consensus favorites for week 11 in our NHL power rankings. All nine media outlets ranked the Capitals at number one. The Dallas Stars remain at No. two, with seven of nine ranking them second. The…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators and Capitals
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak: “I think you could trade each one of those guys without a problem." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on potential Maple…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 10
There is a new team a top our consensus NHL power rankings for week 10. The Washington Capitals overtook the Dallas Stars after grabbing top ranking from half of the eight media outlets. The Stars dropped one slot to…
Rumors II: Jets, Lightning, Canucks, Avs, Scouting and Top UFAs
Friedman's 30-Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that Jacob Trouba initial contract request was higher than Dougie Hamilton's six-year,$5.75 million cap hit, and in the Drew Doughty range, eight-years at a $7 million cap hit. Players will always…
Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Blues, Ducks, Jets and Sharks
On the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers ... Joe Pack of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that teams are calling the Capitals about forward Marcus Johansson. The Capitals may be waiting it out to see if Andre Burakovsky can fully take…
Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More
On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…
2015-16 Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 9
The top three in our consensus NHL power rankings remain unchanged for week nine. The Dallas Stars hold a narrow one point lead over the Washington Capitals, with both teams each receiving four first place rankings by the media outlets.…
Injuries: Hawks, Caps, Sharks, Coyotes, Lightning and More
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Defenseman Trevor Daley will be out tonight with an apparent head injury and is listed as day-to-day according to coach Joel Quenneville. “He’s going to be out for , but it’s not serious,”…
Injuries: Canucks, Pens, Preds, Senators, Leafs and More
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Stephen Whyno: Center Brandon Sutter will be out for four to six weeks after having sports hernia surgery. On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Garzette: GM Jim Rutherford said that Pascal…