NHL Rumors: Teams to watch as the holiday roster approaches

Teams to watch as the holiday schedule freeze approaches Bleacher Report – In notebook: Frank Seravalli on some teams to see how they go in and out of the Christmas holidays. **NHL Rumours.com transcription “Who else is on our trade board? Well, you can bring in one of the Vancouver Canucks’ pending unrestricted free agents, […]

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals and more

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund returned to the lineup after missing the past 10 games with a lower-body injury. Steve Conroy: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was back on the ice for the first time since his injury. Joe Heggerty: Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy said after his facial surgery that he won’t eat […]

Berube talks about the importance of the Maple Leafs’ ‘next man up’ mentality amid ongoing injury problems

Berube talks about the importance of the Maple Leafs’ ‘next man up’ mentality amid ongoing injury problems Speaking to the media after Saturday’s morning skate, head coach Craig Berube addressed the notable absences between the pipes, but said ultimately it doesn’t change the way his group plays. “I don’t think the mentality is changing,” he […]

Maple Leafs place Joseph Woll on injured reserve, consider Artur Akhtyamov

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Saturday morning that they have placed goaltender Joseph Woll on injured reserve retroactive to December 4. In a corresponding move, they recalled goaltender Artur Akhtyamov from the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League (AHL). Woll played the first 40 minutes of the Maple Leafs’ most recent game against the […]

Troy Stecher’s strong play could impact Maple Leafs trade talks

The Toronto Maple Leafs may have found something on the ice in newcomer Troy Stecher, meaning off-ice general manager Brad Treliving could change direction in trade talks. Stecher has been everything the Leafs could have hoped for and more since arriving as a waiver wire pickup from the Edmonton Oilers. It may have taken him […]

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Bruins, Flames, Hurricanes, Canucks, Golden Knights, Capitals and more

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund returned to the lineup after missing the past 10 games with a lower-body injury. Steve Conroy: Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak was back on the ice for the first time since his injury. Joe Heggerty: Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy said after his facial surgery that he won’t eat […]

Heckuva night in Kennewick

If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I go out of my way to celebrate one of the rarer achievements in hockey, wherever and whenever it happens. The man on the left is the latest player to accomplish such a feat, and the rookie Tri-City Americans netminder also had a […]

By the time Koblar makes an impact, and why Kiefer Sherwood is too risky a trade target: Folders

By the time Koblar makes an impact, and why Kiefer Sherwood is too risky a trade target: Folders The Leafs may be through their allowable slumps for the season, but now that they’re just two points out of the Atlantic Division’s final playoff spot, discussions about how much of the roster should be blown up […]