Pro Hockey Rumors

The entire hockey world watched two icons have their numbers raised to the rafters together in Vancouver last night, as Daniel and Henrik Sedin were honored by the Canucks. Twin brothers who were miraculously drafted second and third overall by the same franchise (after some wheeling and dealing by then-GM Brian Burke) spent 17 seasons connecting with a city and fanbase. The … [Read more...] about Minor Transactions: 02/13/20

With all the disappointments that have surrounded the San Jose Sharks this season, the team finally got some good news as captain Logan Couture, who has been out with a broken ankle since the beginning of January, skated today for the second time, according to the Mercury News’ Curtis Pashelka. While there remains no timetable for a return just yet, it’s good news for a team … [Read more...] about West Notes: Couture, Karlsson, Radulov, Ferland

Matthew DeFranks of the Dallas Morning News examines a bit of a tricky contract situation for Stars winger Denis Gurianov. While he’s in his fourth year in their system, he has just 67 NHL games under his belt though 45 of them have come this season where he ranks fourth on the team in goals with 13.  There are several single-season statistical comparables for this summer when … [Read more...] about Denis Gurianov's Looming Restricted Free Agency Will Be A Tricky One

Dallas winger Roope Hintz is day-to-day with an upper-body injury, reports Mike Heika of the Stars’ team website (Twitter link). The injury was sustained in his first shift against Tampa Bay on Monday.  The 23-year-old has been productive in his first full NHL season; his 15 goals lead Dallas heading into Wednesday’s game against Toronto. … [Read more...] about Roope Hintz Day-To-Day With Upper-Body Injury

The Edmonton Oilers have recalled Matt Benning from his conditioning stint with the Bakersfield Condors. Benning hasn’t played in the NHL since the beginning of December, after suffering two head injuries in short succession. He played three games in the AHL on his conditioning stint, scoring one point. Benning’s return to full health would be a very interesting addition for … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Benning, Maple Leafs, Heiskanen

Dallas is expected to get some help from the infirmary on Monday night. Mike Heika of the Stars’ team website reports (Twitter link) that center Radek Faksa and defenseman Miro Heiskanen are expected to return against Tampa Bay.  Faksa has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury while Heiskanen missed their last game before the break due to a concussion. … [Read more...] about Miro Heiskanen And Radek Faksa Expected To Return On Monday

It’s possible that the NHL preseason games in China could return next season. The Dallas Morning News’ Matthew DeFranks writes that a source has said that the Dallas Stars are being “highly considered” as a team that would play in China next season and was confirmed by Stars president Brad Alberts. The big question is whether the NHL will play some preseason games in China this … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Dallas Stars, Avalanche, Johansen

With the trade deadline quickly approaching, we continue to profile players in the weeks ahead that have a good chance to be dealt by February 24th. The New York Rangers find themselves in quite the dilemma as one of their top players for the last several years, Chris Kreider, finds himself ready to hit unrestricted free agency on July 1, and the team has to decide what to do … [Read more...] about Trade Candidate: Chris Kreider

Before Saturday’s All-Star Game three-on-three tournament, the NHL’s best will take the ice on Friday night in the annual All-Star Skills event. There has been considerable hype around this year’s competition, given both the new “Shooting Stars” event, in which players will fire the puck at targets on the ice from platforms in the stands, and the participation of stars from the … [Read more...] about 2020 NHL All-Star Skills Participants Announced