Parise Return, Laine Injury, Firings and Splits...
Plus, news out of Toronto, New York, and Edmonton
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
Today, there was a Wild pair of investigations in Minnesota, an emotional reaction in St. Louis, injury and comeback news, and more.
Plus, the latest from the Oilers, Rangers, and Maple Leafs.
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Blue Jackets, Sharks, Wild, Blues
December 15, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Zach Parise is working out in preparation for an NHL comeback. Will he wind up playing somewhere other than with the New York Islanders? Meanwhile, bad news out of Columbus as Patrik Laine is out six weeks with a clavicle fracture. Meanwhile, one player to watch out of the San Jose Sharks organization is Mike Hoffman. Finally, Bill Guerin was under investigation and Jordan Kyrou was brought to tears after hearing the reaction by fans to his comments on former coach Craig Berube.
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Flames, Bruins, Canucks
December 14, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Evander Kane is dealing with some kind of injury for the Edmonton Oilers. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have something going through their locker room. Is Elias Lindholm waiting for the Calgary Flames to present him with a trade he can approve? There are signs the Vancouver Canucks aren’t ready to move on from Andrei Kuzmenko yet. Finally, is Jakub Zbořil looking for a trade out of Boston?
Canucks News & Rumors: Luongo, Suter & Podkolzin
December 15, 2023 by Sartaaj Bhullar
In this edition of the Vancouver Canucks News & Rumors, Roberto Luongo speaks on his time with the organization. Also, Pius Suter returns to the lineup. Additionally, President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford comments on Vasily Podkolzin.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Samsonov, Matthews & Reaves
December 15, 2023 by The Old Prof
When the Toronto Maple Leafs went down 5-0 at the end of the second period, I have to admit, I was ready to turn the game off and do something else. But something told me to hang in there, just in case.
What a comeback the Maple Leafs made against the Columbus Blue Jackets last night (Dec. 14) to send the game into overtime. While the Blue Jackets eventually won the game, it was a remarkable game to witness.
Rangers News & Rumors: Miller, Kakko, Chytil & Shesterkin
December 15, 2023, by Michael DeRosa
In this latest edition of New York Rangers News & Rumors, we have a positive update regarding Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller. In other news, Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette provided injury updates for winger Kaapo Kakko and center Filip Chytil. Lastly, after another tough start against the Toronto Maple Leafs last game, how will star goaltender Igor Shesterkin respond? Let’s discuss all of this in today’s (Dec. 15) Rangers News & Rumors column.
Oilers News & Rumors: McDavid, Kane, Brown, and The Streak
December 14, 2023 by Jim Parsons
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid is on a tear. Is he playing so well that an unthinkable milestone is within his reach this season? Meanwhile, what role did McDavid play in the new All-Star Skills Competition setup? In other news, Evander Kane is dealing with a bit of an injury and there is chatter about Connor Brown’s effectiveness. Finally, are the Oilers on the verge of setting a record with a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night?