Tag: Willie Mitchell

NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer

After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Red Wings and Panthers

On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Sekeres understanding that the Canucks will buy out Chris Higgins and not Alex Burrows. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks have called the agents for Loui Eriksson, Mikkel Boedker, Darren Helm and Andrew Ladd.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and Florida Panthers

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have plenty of defensive prospects in their organization, but they are a little thin up front. They are expected to go after forwards with size…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators

On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Hearing the Panthers are not interested in bringing Jiri Hudler back. Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: The 44-year old Jaromir Jagr led the Panthers in scoring with 66 points this past season. Jagr…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More

On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Blues, Stars, Bruins, Flames, Canadiens and More

On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson are out tonight. Andy Strickland: Alex Steen will return tonight and will center David Backes and Patrik Berglund. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Brett Ritchie…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Avs, Caps, Ducks, Jets, Sharks, Pens and More

On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei of the Denver Post: There is still no update on the status of Matt Duchene and Nathan MacKinnon and their knee injuries. Patrick Roy said again that he won't talk about their injuries.…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Leafs, Sharks, Flyers, Devils and More

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Bruce Boudreau didn't have an update on David Perron after the game. Not known if Perron needs an MRI, will travel with the team to Montreal or head back to Anaheim. Eric Stephens: Nate…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More

Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos

Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Sharks, Devils, Canucks, Coyotes, Panthers and Stars (video)

Kevin Kurz: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic was skating yesterday and is adament that he doesn't have a concussion. Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said there is "not a chance" that Ryane Clowe will play again this season and he doesn't know…

Mark Easson