Some teams not in the playoff hunt could be a good fit for Andrew Mangiapane Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic: The Edmonton Oilers continue to talk to teams about Andrew Mangiapane, who has one year left on his contract at a $3.6 million cap hit. Teams like the Winnipeg Jets, Ottawa Senators or St. Louis […]
When Craig Berube shook up the rules a week ago, our initial reaction was not enthusiastic. The Maple Leafs had found some rhythm. The boys were getting used to it. William Nylander came back and it felt logical to make the smallest adjustment possible and move on. That’s not what happened. Berube has redesigned three […]
Matthew Knies got a lot of attention for the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. Not only did he play a huge role in the team’s 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils, but he also lured Nico Hischier into an unexpected fight and then quickly took care of business, dropping the Devils’ captain. Knies […]
Sometimes it’s not the rankings or the statistics that tell you something is wrong. It is a sentence that is said a little too honestly. A sentence that lingers longer than necessary. If you watch some Matthew Knies videos from about a month ago, you’ll get some hints that there were problems on the team. […]
Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks forward Mikael Granlund (lower body) is getting closer to returning to the lineup according to coach Joel Quenneville, but they don’t think he’ll be ready in the next four games. Derek Lee: Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal is out with an upper-body injury. Quenneville: “We’re not sure (how serious), we’ll find out […]
NHL: Buffalo Sabers forward Josh Norris could return this weekend, according to coach Lindy Ruff: “Not quite ready yet,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t rule it out.” Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing. Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr […]
NHL: Buffalo Sabers forward Josh Norris could return this weekend, according to coach Lindy Ruff: “Not quite ready yet,” Ruff said. “I wouldn’t rule it out.” Chip Alexander: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is still not practicing. Walt Ruff: Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal missed practice due to an illness. Defenseman K’Andre Miller and goaltender Pyotr […]
Ben Pope: Chicago Blackhawks forward Andre Burakovsky was on the ice before practice. Forward Teuvo Teravainen and defender Matt Grzelcyk did not train. Charlie Roumeliotis: Blackhawks goalie Laurent Brossoit was on the ice for practice. CBJ Public Relations: Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko missed last night’s game with an upper-body injury. Harvey Valentine: Blue […]
The Toronto maple leaves woke up this morning and found themselves last in the Atlantic Division, a place no one thought they would even be close to at the end of November. It’s the kind of status that gives all of Leafs Nation an itch it can’t scratch. Too many nights their team has been […]
Matthew Fairburn: Buffalo Sabers coach Lindy Ruff said forward Zach Benson is a possibility for Sunday. Last night he was about to return, but they wanted to give him a few extra days. NHL rosters: Sabers forward Jason Zucker returned to the lineup last night. Carolina Hurricanes: Defenseman Jalen Chatfield was activated from IR. Calgary […]