Quick Hits: Markstrom, Sandin, Dermott, Welinski, Heimola, and Samsonov
Markstrom granted a leave of absence Vancover Canucks: Canucks GM Jim Benning: “Jacob Markstrom has been granted a leave of absence to attend to a family matter and is expected to rejoin the #Canucks on the road this weekend. Respectfully,…
NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Coyotes, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Wild, Islanders, Devils, and Capitals
NHL injury updates Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks Sam Steel returned to the lineup. Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will be out for at least three months with a cracked fibula according to a source. Hjalmarsson suffered the injury…
NHL Rumors: The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders
The Penguins and Islanders have spoken Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: A source said that the Pittsburgh Penguins have called the New York Islanders about forward Josh Ho-Sang. The ‘New York’ source said the Penguins GM Jim Rutherford made…
NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Wild, Rangers, Senators, Sharks and Capitals
NHL Injury Updates Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brendan Guhle (lower-body) didn’t practice yesterday so their defensive pairings should stay the same today. Forward Sam Steel (mid-body) was able to practice but it’s not known if he’ll play. Michael Russo:…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Puljujarvi and Gauthier … Devils and Hall
Jesse Puljujarvi is warming to the idea of staying in Finland all season Sportsnet: Edmonton Oilers restricted free agent Jesse Puljujarvi is starting to get comfortable with the idea of playing all season in Finland according to Chris Johnston. “Obviously…
NHL Rumors: Paajarvi, Kaprizov, Scouting Sens-Lightning, Senators, and the Maple Leafs
Paajarvi to KHL Aivis Kalnins: It’s sounding like Magnus Paajarvi could be joining Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the KHL. Kaprizov plans on coming to North America Wild Prospects: Minnesota Wild prospect Kirill Kaprizov in an interview: “I think it’s clear. I’m…
Top Players Still Available in the 2019 NHL UFA Market
Dion Phaneuf is one of the remaining NHL free agents still looking for a team for this season. A look a few more players still looking for work.
NHL Injury Updates: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Stars, Oilers, Predators, Islanders, Sharks, and Golden Knights
NHL injury updates Craig Morgan: Arizona Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet on defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson, who was injured after blocking a shot: “At this point I’m not sure, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to be day to day. That’s…
NHL Rumors: The Los Angeles Kings, and the Calgary Flames
It wouldn’t be easy for the LA Kings to move Jonathan Quick Lisa Dillman and Josh Cooper of The Athletic: Through two games Los Angeles Kings goaltender Jonathan Quick has a 7.17 goals-against average and a .750 save percentage. Given…
NHL Injury Updates: Ducks, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Stars, Red Wings, Lightning and Maple Leafs
NHL injury updates Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Brendan Guhle is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Tracey Myers: Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeremy Colliton said that defenseman Calvin de Haan could return to the lineup today. Not finalized yet. Charlie Roumeliotis:…
NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Bruins, Senators and Rangers
No offseason work for Byfuglien Neal McHale: Bob McKenzie on Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien: “He reportedly did not skate or train all summer.” Bruins right side on the second line and left side on the blue line Joe Haggerty…
Quick Hits: NHL Injury Notes, Honka To Finland, and Some Interest NHL Numbers
NHL Injury Notes Chip Alexanders and Jessaca Giglio: The Carolina Hurricanes will be without Jordan Martinook for the next six to eight weeks as he’ll be having surgery to repair a core muscle injury. Martinook had surgery back on May…
