NHL Injuries: Perry, Crawford, Forsling, Galchenyuk, Fabbri, Eakin, Johnson, and Hyman
Perry suffers a lower-body injury Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said that forward Corey Perry suffered a lower-body injury during warm-up and had to be scratched. No further update yet. Crawford getting close to being able to practice…
NHL News: Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Devils, Pens, Sharks, and Leafs
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Winger Kris Versteeg (hip surgery) was skate early at the Saddledome. He was stickhanding, shooting, and moving around pretty well. Roger Millions: Versteeg will still need to get clearance from his surgeon to ramp…
2018 NHL Trade Deadline Buyers – Eastern Conference
The NHL's Feb. 26 trade deadline is less than three weeks away. Speculation is ramping up over which clubs could be potential buyers. Here's a look at the five Eastern Conference teams most likely to jump into the trade market.…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Lightning, Golden Knights, and Capitals
On the New York Rangers ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Wondering if the Rangers look to trade defenseman Ryan McDonagh, who would be interested? The Toronto Maple Leafs could use a good veteran defenseman. The 28-year old McDonagh…
NHL News: Waivers, Ducks, Coyotes, Avs, Stars, Kings, Canadiens, Rangers, Penguins and Leafs
On Waivers ... Renaud Lavoie: The Calgary Flames put Eddie Lack on waivers. The Ottawa Senators put Christopher DiDomenico on waivers. The Anaheim Ducks put Jaycob Megna on waivers. Cap Friendly: The Lack clears waivers and is assigned to the…
NHL News: Canadiens, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Salary Arbitration, Coyotes, Galiev and Islanders
Catching up on some NHL news from the past 24 hours ... On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: The Canadiens signed Alex Galchenyuk to a three-year contract extension with salary cap hit of $4.9 million. He'll be an unrestricted…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Priorities
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities for the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Adding a top-four, skilled defenseman - With several players on their entry-level contracts for a couple more years and…
Rumors VI: Flyers, Bernier, Richardson, Buchnevich and Top 5 UFA Goalies
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall still hopes to re-sign RFA defenseman Michael Del Zotto, but admits there has been little progress during their talks. “We’re chugging along at a slow pace,” he said, adding that the…
Trade: Panthers Send Hyman to Maple Leafs for McKegg
Toronto Maple Leafs: The Maple Leafs have acquired forward Zach Hyman and a 2017 conditional seventh round pick from the Florida Panthers for forward Greg McKegg. Elliotte Friedman: Condition on the pick is if Hyman doesn't sign. Andy Strickland: The…
Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…
Rumors: Wings, O’Reilly, Hyman, O’Connor, Del Zotto and Kessel
Elliotte Friedman: Red Wings director of pro scouting Mark Howe was at the Maple Leafs - Sabres game on Wednesday. The Red Wings have cap room for next season, but in 2016 they'll have free agents in Justin Abdelkader, Danny…