Sean Farrell: Buffalo Sabers defenseman Jacob Bryson left last night’s game in the second period with an upper-body injury. Coach Lindy Ruff said, “He’s going to miss some time.” Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Frank Nazar was activated from the IR. Daily confrontation: Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky also returned to the lineup last night. Kurt Dusterberg: Blackhawks […]
Sean Farrell: Buffalo Sabers defenseman Jacob Bryson left last night’s game in the second period with an upper-body injury. Coach Lindy Ruff said, “He’s going to miss some time.” Chicago Blackhawks: Forward Frank Nazar was activated from the IR. Daily confrontation: Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky also returned to the lineup last night. Kurt Dusterberg: Blackhawks […]
Ryan Boulding: Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish was a late scratch with an upper-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville: “I don’t know how long he’ll be out. I don’t think it’s too serious, but we’ll know more the next day. I think it could have been a warm-up after the warm-up. The warm-up could have caused […]
Ryan Boulding: Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish was a late scratch with an upper-body injury. Coach Joel Quenneville: “I don’t know how long he’ll be out. I don’t think it’s too serious, but we’ll know more the next day. I think it could have been a warm-up after the warm-up. The warm-up could have caused […]
Because of what appears be a serious injuryPittsburgh Penguins star defenseman Erik Karlsson is now on injured reserve (IR) for at least two more weeks. That could open up trade talks involving the Pittsburgh Penguins. While trade talks likely won’t be specific to Karlsson, if he’s unavailable to the Penguins and they start to fall […]
Then Arritt: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas and forward Ross Johnston both missed last night’s game due to illness. Walt Ruff: Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov will undergo surgery to correct a lower-body problem, and he is “probably out for the year,” according to coach Rod Brind’Amour. NHL: Brind’Amour on Kochetkov: “He’s decided to have […]
After a surprisingly strong start to the 2025-2026 season, Erik Karlsson and the Pittsburgh Penguins appear poised to end up where they have been the last three years: not good enough to make the playoffs, but not bad enough to hit rock bottom and secure a top-five draft pick. There may not be a worse […]
Tuesday night’s loss to the San Jose Sharks was almost poetic for the Calgary Flames. Weeks after the team’s President of Hockey Operations, Don Maloney, claimed that drafting first overall was akin to fantasy hockey, as well as taking multiple beatings from the Connor Bedard-led Chicago Blackhawks, the Flames were once again at the mercy […]
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler lost his shutout bid less than a minute into the third period as Bryan Rust pulled the Pittsburgh Penguins to within two goals. It doesn’t matter. Forward Oliver Kapanen scored the go-ahead goal 15 seconds later to nip an eventual Pens comeback in the bud, securing an eventual 4–2 win […]
Scouting the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets David Pagnotta: There were 21 team representatives and scouts from 19 different teams listed to attend Thursday’s game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets. The list included the Seattle Kraken (2), St. Louis Blues (2), Anaheim Ducks, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Dallas Stars, […]