Coaching Changes in Columbus, A Winter Classic in Utah, and Injury Updates
The Columbus Blue Jackets make some changes to their coach staff. The Utah Mammoth host the Colorado Avalanche in next years Winter Classic, and some injury updates from around the league.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Sens, Flyers, Blues, and Lightning
Roope Hintz has started skating. Connor McDavid said he's fine after rolling his ankle. Jake Sanderson leaves in the second. Victor Hedman skating again.
Those Canadiens are Young, a Ducks Signing, and Playoff Injury Notes
The Montreal Canadiens have the youngest playoff team. Victor Hedman is doubtful to return in round one. Stars are hopeful for Game 5 for Roope Hintz.
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Oilers, Wild, and Canucks
Miro Heiskanen won't be ready for Game 1. Oilers injuries mount as Mattias Ekholm out for at least round 1. Thatcher Demko out with an illness.
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
The deadline wasn't the Minnesota Wild's time to make a big move. The Pittsburgh Penguins didn't move pending UFA Matt Grzelcyk and there is interest in re-signing him.
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Minnesota Wild
A Brayden Schenn trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs seems unlikely. The Minnesota Wild don't have much salary cap flexibility to work with at the deadline.
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Red Wings, Panthers, Canadiens, Penguins, Leafs, Canucks, Jets and More
Patrik Laine leaves after the first period. Chris Tanev out with a lower-body injury. Elias Pettersson plays only one shift in the third.
NHL Injuries: Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Golden Knights
Mason Marchment leaves after one shift in the third. Sam Bennett out with an illness. Brock Faber takes a puck to the face.
NHL Injuries: Sabres, Canes, Blackhawks, Wild, Preds, Devils, Rangers, Lightning, Leafs, and More
Rasmus Dahlin back on the ice. Seth Jones getting close. Victor Hedman returns. Anthony Stolarz out 4-6 weeks.
NHL Rumors: First-Round Picks, UFAs, Tampa Bay Lightning, and the New York Rangers
Several teams willing to trade their first-round pick. Some free agent options for the New York Rangers. Do the top pending UFAs have their next team locked down already?.
NHL Rumors: Craig MacTavish, Alex Ovechkin, and Potential Buffalo Sabres Targets
Craig MacTavish won't be joining the Leafs. Ovechkin heading to the KHL after his NHL days are over? Some free agent and trade candidates for the Buffalo Sabres.
NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Avs, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Preds, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Lightning, Canucks, Knights, Caps and Jets
Aaron Ekblad out until the playoffs. Filip Forsberg isn't practicing but is playing. Anthony Cirelli left last night's game as a precaution.