NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…
NHL News: Minnesota Wild – Parise Fractures Sternum … Morrissey’s Cross Check On Staal
On the Minnesota Wild ... Sarah McLellan: Forward Zach Parise is likely done for the season after he fractured his sternum on Sunday in Game 3. “I really feel bad for him,” Wild coach Bruce Boudreau said. “When we found out ,…
Eastern Conference News: Blue Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Senators, Flyers, and Maple Leafs
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... George Richards: Forward Sonny Milano and defenseman Ryan Murray will travel with the team. Both don't know if/when they will get back into the lineup. Brian Hedger: Murray has been out for 31 games: "It's…
NHL News: Coyotes, Wild, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals, Lines and Pairings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Emerson Etem told the Coyotes that he no longer wants to play in the AHL and is looking for other options. The Coyotes have terminated Etem's contract. On the Minnesota Wild ... Minnesota…
NHL News: Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Panthers, Habs, Wild, Isles, Pens, Blues and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled defenseman Kyle Capobianco from the AHL and re-assigned Andrew Campbell. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Forward Lee Stempniak practice yesterday in a no-contact jersey. Forward Marcus Kruger is…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Blackhawks, Avs, Wild, Sharks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Anaheim Ducks: Forward Ryan Kesler returned to the lineup last night - his season debut. On the Arizona Coyotes ... NHL: Forward Zac Rinaldo was suspended for six games for sucker punching Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Wild, Predators, Devils and Penguins
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson has been skating on his own according to GM John Chayka. Hjalmarsson has been out with an upper-body injury. There are still no plans for Hjalmarsson to start practicing the…
NHL News: Bruins, Flames, Oilers, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Sharks, Blues, Lightning and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Forward Matt Beleskey cleared waivers yesterday and was assigned to Providence of the AHL On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: No known if Jaromir Jagr will be in the lineup today.…
Western Conference News: Oilers, Wild, Blues, and the Golden Knights
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Goaltender Cam Talbot is hoping to return soon. “I’m aiming for less than a week,” said Talbot, who took the morning skate Tuesday in Columbus and said his undisclosed…
Western Conference News: Ducks, Avs, Stars, Wild, Blues, Knights, Canucks and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: It's looking like forward Ryan Getzlaf will return after missing 19 games with a facial fracture. Jakob Silfverberg has missed the past five games with an upper-body injury appears…
NHL News: Ducks, Bruins, Stars, Wild, Predators, Sens, Flyers, Pens, Blues, Canucks and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Goaltender Ryan Miller was put on the IR with an upper-body injury as they need the roster space to activate defenseman Cam Fowler from the IR. On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forwards Brad…
Western Conference News: Blackhawks, Stars, Wild, Canucks, Golden Knights and Bieksa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that he expects that Dylan Sikura (Northeastern) to be this season's, John Hayden. Chris Hine: Meaning that Sikura would likely join the Blackhawks when his college season is…