Ross Colton Slapped With $5K Fine For Cross-Check

Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton was handed a $5K fine for a cross-check to the face of New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier during Tuesday's 6-3 win. Colton was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct at 10:44 of the second period for the cross-check. The incident came just moments after Colton dangerously hit […]

Jordan Eberle Suffers Leg Laceration In Wednesday's Practice

Seattle Kraken forward Jordan Eberle suffered a deep cut to his leg by a skate blade in practice on Wednesday and is out indefinitely. The laceration was to his upper leg near the quad area after teammate Jaden Schwartz stepped on a puck and lost his balance. An MRI was being performed to determine if […]

Patrick Kane Garnering Interest From Five Teams

Free agent forward Patrick Kane is garnering interest from at least five teams as he works toward a return to game action following hip resurfacing surgery after the New York Rangers were eliminated from the postseason in the first round by the New Jersey Devils in the spring. The Athletic's Chris Johnston lists the Rangers, […]

Shane Wright Promoted By Kraken

Seattle Kraken forward Shane Wright has been recalled from the American Hockey League's Coachella Valley Firebirds on Wednesday night. The 2022 fourth-overall pick has tallied four goals and six points with Coachella Valley this season but has yet to appear with the Kraken. Wright struggled in limited NHL work in his rookie season in 2022-23, […]

Andreas Johnsson Placed On Unconditional Waivers

The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed forward Andreas Johnsson on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. The 28-year-old has yet to appear in the NHL for the Penguins this season and has just three assists in 11 games for the American Hockey League's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. It appeared Johnsson was an up-and-coming youngster when he […]

Tristan Jarry Listed As Day-To-Day Following Collision Tuesday

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is still being evaluated and is listed as day-to-day after leaving Tuesday night's contest against the Anaheim Ducks early following a collision with Ducks forward Adam Henrique. "There is no real update. He's continuing to be evaluated right now. I would say his status is day to day," Penguins head […]

Charlie McAvoy Has Four-Game Suspension Upheld

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has had his four-game suspension upheld on appeal by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The rear guard was handed a four-game ban for a hit to the head of Florida Panthers defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson during a 3-2 overtime win on Oct. 30. He has missed three games since the incident, leaving […]

Joseph Woll To Start Wednesday Versus Senators

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll is the projected starting goaltender for the club for Wednesday's home game against the rival Ottawa Senators. The 25-year-old came on in relief of Ilya Samsonov on Monday versus the Tampa Bay Lightning and turned aside 18 of 19 shots en route to a come-from-behind overtime victory. Through seven […]

Zach Bogosian Traded By Lightning To Wild

The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded defenseman Zach Bogosian to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. The veteran blueliner has appeared in just four games with Tampa Bay this season, failing to record a point with five shots, two blocks, and two hits on the campaign. […]

Blue Jays Meet With Jeimer Candelario's Representation At GM Meetings

The Toronto Blue Jays have met with the representatives of free-agent infielder Jeimer Candelario at the general manager meetings this week. The club has issued a qualifying offer to free-agent third baseman Matt Chapman but are presumably checking in on Candelario in case Chapman decides to decline the offer and pursue a multi-year deal on […]

Josh Fleming Claimed Off Waivers By Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies have claimed left-hander pitcher Josh Fleming off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. Fleming, 27, appeared in just 12 games with the Rays in 2023 and worked to a 4.70 ERA across 51 2/3 innings of work as three of his 12 outings came as starts. After tossing a healthy 2.78 ERA […]

Cubs May Be The Most Aggressive Team For Shohei Ohtani

The Chicago Cubs could reportedly be the most aggressive team for free-agent two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (elbow). Ohtani, who will not pitch in 2024 following a UCL procedure, will surely have several suitors on the open market, but the Cubs appear ready to pounce on the two-way star. It wouldn't be the first big splash […]

Blue Jays Expressing Interest in Jorge Soler

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler is receiving interest from the Toronto Blue Jays on the open market. The club is looking to add a power bat alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Soler certainly fits that bill. The veteran clubbed 36 home runs in the 2023 season while posting an .853 OPS before opting out of […]

Sonny Gray Receiving Interest From Phillies

Free-agent pitcher Sonny Gray is receiving interest from the Philadelphia Phillies on the open market and are viewed as a top contender for his services. However, the team is unlikely to add Gray if they are able to retain Aaron Nola, who is also a free agent. The 34-year-old Gray is an AL Cy Young […]

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Max Pacioretty Believes He Can Return This Season

Washington Capitals forward Max Pacioretty believes he can return to play this season after tearing his right Achilles for the second time last season while a member of the Carolina Hurricanes. His Hurricanes tenure lasted all of five games before he re-tore the Achilles while he admitted he thought he could be forced to retire. […]

Evgeny Kuznetsov Questionable Wednesday Versus Panthers

Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov is questionable for Wednesday's contest against the Florida Panthers after missing the last two days of practice with an illness. "We'll just have to play it by ear and see where he's at physically," Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery said before adding "So, no determination on tomorrow night." The 31-year-old […]

Sean Couturier To Return To The Lineup Tuesday

Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (lower body) will return to the lineup on Tuesday when the club takes on the hosting San Jose Sharks. The veteran has missed each of the last two contests after he suffered a lower-body injury against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday, but he returned to practice Monday in San Jose. […]

Ridly Greig, Mark Kastelic Each Out At Least Two More Weeks

Ottawa Senators forwards Ridly Greig (lower body) and Mark Kastelic (ankle) will each miss at least two more weeks of action for the club. Greig left last Thursday's contest against the Los Angeles Kings early after suffering a lower-body injury when he crashed into the boards midway through the first period, while Kastelic also left […]

Roman Schmidt Assigned to OHL's Kitchener Rangers By Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have assigned defenseman Roman Schmidt to the Ontario Hockey League's Kitchener Rangers. The 20-year-old blueliner hasn't appeared in any games with the Lightning this season but did register an assist and a plus-two rating in one appearance with the American Hockey League's Syracuse Crunch. A 2021 third-round pick, Schmidt has played […]

Jack Campbell Placed On Waivers By Oilers

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jack Campbell has been placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors. The Oilers will be on the hook for a $3.85 million cap charge if Campbell goes unclaimed on waivers which is extremely likely considering his salary and performance during his Oilers tenure. The […]

Aaron Nola Receives Qualifying Offer

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has been issued a qualifying offer from the club ahead of his potential free agency this winter. Should Nola accept the offer, he will play the 2024 season under a one-year, $20.325 million contract after playing out a four-year $45 million contract that bought out his remaining arbitration years. The […]

Rhys Hoskins Does Not Receive Qualifying Offer

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (knee) was not tendered a qualifying offer from the club and is set to become a free agent. However, the 30-year-old could return to the club on a lesser deal than the one-year, $20.325 million value of the qualifying offer after he missed the entire 2023 season following an […]

Javier Baez Opts In To Final Four Years Of His Contract

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has opted in to the final four years and $98 million remaining on his contract with the club. The decision comes as no surprise as the veteran has struggled mightily at the plate with the Tigers since inking his six-year, $144 million deal with the club prior to the 2022 […]

Jordan Montgomery Being Discussed By Red Sox

Free-agent pitcher Jordan Montgomery is garnering interest on the open market from the Boston Red Sox, who have discussed the left-hander with his representation at the general manager meetings. The 30-year-old is fresh off of a World Series championship with the Texas Rangers after the club acquired him from the St. Louis Cardinals prior to […]

Jonathan India Garnering Strong Trade Interest

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India is reportedly garnering strong interest on the trade market as multiple teams have inquired to the Reds about his availability. However, it appears the Reds are not motivated to move the 26-year-old who is under team control through the 2026 season. India is coming off of a decent season […]

Matthew Savoie Called Up By Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have called up top prospect and forward Matthew Savoie from the American Hockey League's Rochester Americans. The ninth overall pick of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft had a chance to crack Buffalo's opening-night roster but a shoulder injury suffered in a prospect tournament in late September forced him to the minors to […]

Artem Zub Could Return Wednesday Versus Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (concussion) could return to the lineup when the club visits the rival Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. Zub took a puck to the head during Ottawa's 6-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Oct. 18 but practiced in a regular jersey alongside Jake Sanderson on Monday morning. "Obviously, we'll […]

Nicholas Robertson To Make Season Debut Monday

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nicholas Robertson is set to make his season debut Monday night when the club hosts the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 22-year-old failed to crack the club's roster out of training camp but has managed a healthy five goals and 11 points through nine games with the American Hockey League's Toronto Marlies […]

Andrei Vasilevskiy Could Return Before December

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy could be available to the team before the end of the month, according to head coach Jon Cooper. "I don't know, I'll be disappointed if it is early December," Cooper said Monday. "Hopefully it's a little earlier. We were kind of shooting for that Thanksgiving time." It was reported […]