Quick Hits: Marc Staal, Bobby Ryan, and Roman Josi
First healthy scratch for Staal Larry Brooks: The New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal was a healthy scratch last night for the first time in his 13-year NHL career. Ryan thinks his contract is ok Brent Wallace: Ottawa Senators forward…
Western Conference Injury Updates: Ducks, Avalanche, Predators, Blues and Jets
Western Conference Injury Updates Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm missed last night’s game. Coach Dallas Eakins is hopeful that he’ll be able to return later this week or by the end of their homestand. Lindholm said that he…
Eastern Conference Injury Updates: Bruins, Red Wings, Penguins, Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Capitals
Eastern Conference Injury Updates Boston Bruins: David Krejci and Chris Wagner returned to the lineup while Joakim Nordstrom and Par Lindholm are still out. Lindholm has an upper-body injury and Nordstrom has an infection in his elbow. Ansar Khan: The…
Pucks in Depth: Edmonton Oilers’ Strong Start Smoke And Mirrors … J.T. Miller Trade Paying Early Dividends
Edmonton’s strong start smoke and mirrors Every season there are a couple of teams projected to be at or near the basement of the NHL that find a way to earn a playoff spot. The Edmonton Oilers’ 8-3-1 start, which…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, and the Edmonton Oilers
Little to no market for Ryan Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators made forward Bobby Ryan a healthy scratch on the weekend. There likely isn’t much of a trade market for Ryan, if at all. He has…
Western Conference Injuries: Stars, Predators, Sharks, Blues, Golden Knights, and the Jets
Western Conference Injury Update Sean Shapiro: Dallas Stars defenseman Andrej Sekera won’t be in the lineup tonight but he could be ready on the weekend. Forward Blake Comeau is seven to 10 days away. There is no time for defenseman…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
Eastern Conference Injury Updates Bill Hoppe of Buffalo Hockey Beat: Buffalo Sabres defenseman Brandon Montour is back practicing in a contact jersey and is listed as day-to-day. Coach Ralph Krueger on when Montour could return. “But it’s still a lot…
A Deeper Look Into The Roman Josi – Nashville Predators Eight Year Extension
Nashville enjoyed the Roman Josi contract as the defenseman was earning just $4 million AAV for the last seven seasons. It was known that a big payday was coming. As a result, the Predators signed the defender to an eight-year,…
NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Bruins, Sabres, Kings, Islanders, Rangers, Blues and Sharks
NHL Injury Updates Elliott Teaford: Anaheim Ducks Hampus Lindholm missed last night’s game with a lower-body injury. Joe Haggerty: Boston Bruins Par Lindholm left yesterday’s game with an upper-body injury. Coach Bruce Cassidy didn’t have an update after the game,…
NHL Rumors: Some Quick Hits On The Top Pending Unrestricted Free Agents
Craig Custance of The Athletic: One agent notes that some of these RFAs signing big extensions early, it may limit the money that would be available for the group of pending UFAs. Some players will still get paid, but others…
NHL Rumors: Scouting The Senators, Who Are Looking For Forward Help … Maple Leafs Have Some Decisions To Make
Scouting the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks Murray Pam: Scouts listed to attended yesterday’s Senators – Sharks game included the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues, Vegas Golden Knights, and the Washington Capitals. Scouting the Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Boston Bruins
Babcock safe Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock’s position is safe. “It was one of those weeks in Toronto,” Friedman said Saturday during the Headlines segment of Hockey Night in Canada, as the Maple…
