St. Louis Leaves Canadiens, Injuries for Leafs, Oilers, and Red Wings
Plus, updates out of Boston and Buffalo
Welcome to the THW News and Rumors rundown.
As the regular season winds down, injuries are starting to become a factor for teams. Meanwhile, a family concern has taken Martin St. Louis away from the Montreal Canadiens. Finally, we offer some updates out of Boston and Buffalo.
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Let’s get onto the latest news and rumors.
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Oilers, Maple Leafs
March 17, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens found out that Martin St. Louis will be taking an indefinite leave from the team for family reasons. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes want him back, but Rod Brind’Amour is waiting for his assistant coaches to be looked after before he signs an extension with the team. The Edmonton Oilers got burned twice by Sean Walker in their game on Saturday night. It shouldn’t come as a shock to hear they were interested in the defenseman at the NHL Trade Deadline. In other Oilers news, Edmonton may have also lost Vincent Desharnais to an injury. Finally, out of Toronto, why was Ilya Samsonov hunched over in pain during practice, but able to play for the Maple Leafs on Saturday? He explains, and it’s not the kind of injury anyone wants to suffer.
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings
March 16, 2024 by Jim Parsons
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, what kind of contract is Kaapo Kakko going to get with the New York Rangers? Meanwhile, Ilya Samsnov appeared to get injured in practice. What is his status for the Toronto Maple Leafs? Speaking of injury news, what is the status of Calle Järnkrok and Mitch Marner? Finally, what is the deal with Dylan Larkin’s injury for the Detroit Red Wings? They are struggling without him and have fallen out of a playoff spot.
NHL Rumors: Devils, Predators, Senators, Penguins, GM Meetings
March 15, 2024 by The Old Prof
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils may have their sights set on a particular goaltender this summer. Meanwhile, there’s some talk that Steven Stamkos might be a fit in Nashville. Erik Karlsson commented on the rumors of him going back to the Ottawa Senators and seemed to squash any truth to the speculation. Finally, what are the GMs going to talk about at the upcoming meetings? Will there be any significant changes to address things like overtime or LTIR?
Bruins News & Rumors: DeBrusk, Beecher, JVR & More
March 16, 2024 by Scott Roche
After beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime Thursday night, the Boston Bruins return to the TD Garden to host the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday night (March 16). In this edition of Bruins News & Rumors, there will be a ceremony ahead of the game against the Flyers, Jake DeBrusk is relieved to still be wearing the Black and Gold, a prospect had an impressive return to the lineup against Montreal and more.
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Lyubushkin, Jarnkrok & Holmberg
March 16, 2024 by The Old Prof
Toronto Maple Leafs fans should look forward to a good game against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. The Maple Leafs are the home team, and they will try to replicate their road success. For some reason, the team has become warriors on the road but not so much at home. If they could match their impressive 20-7-6 record away from home, they would be sitting easier in the standings.
Yet, the team’s less consistent 18-12-2 record playing at home is more than interesting. Could it be good that they’ll likely play the Boston Bruins in the postseason starting in Boston? That’s the way it looks at the moment.
Sabres News & Rumors: Luukkonen, Benson & Playoff Possibilities
March 15, 2024 by The Old Prof
The Buffalo Sabres put up another convincing 4-0 victory last night. This one was against the New York Islanders. Once again, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s stellar goaltending was the key to the win. He was also backed by goals from Victor Olofsson, Dylan Cozens, and Zach Benson. It was the Sabres’ third straight win.