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Max Pacioretty to have hearing today for hit

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty has a phone hearing scheduled for 4pm ET Sunday with National Hockey League Director of Player Safety Brendan Shanahan for his hit on New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh Saturday.

Pacioretty delivered the hit just over seven minutes into the second period of the Canadiens' 3-0 win Saturday night, taking McDonagh hard into the end boards in the Rangers' zone. He was assessed a boarding minor on the play. McDonagh left the game after the hit and didn't return. Pacioretty has previously been suspended by the NHL, having received a three-game ban on Dec. 6, 2011, for a hit to the head of Pittsburgh defenseman Kris Letang.

Source: tsn.ca

Sun, Feb 24, 2013 12:35:00 PM

Report: Andreas Athanasiou could sign in KHL

Restricted free agent Andreas Athanasiou could reportedly opt to sign in the KHL, according to Rick Dhaliwal of NEWS 1130 Sports.

Dhaliwal added that "talks with Red Wings [are] going nowhere" right now. Athanasiou still hasn't signed a new contract with the Red Wings, which means it's possible he continues his career in Russia, but this sounds like a tactic to put some heat on Detroit. The 23-year-old had 18 goals and 29 points in 64 games with the Wings last season. It would be surprising to see him bolt overseas.

Source: Rick Dhaliwal on Twitter

Aug 23 - 8:52 AM

Report: Flames could be interested in Jagr

The Calgary Flames are reportedly considering signing Jaromir Jagr, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Friedman dropped this bit of news during an interview on NHL Network. The obvious connection between Jagr and the Flames, is that he was coached by Calgary head coach Glen Gulutzan when both were in Dallas during the 2012-13 season. Jagr, 45, is still looking for work since the Panthers decided not to bring him back into the fold. He had 16 goals and 46 points in 82 games last season.

Source: NBC's Pro Hockey Talk

Aug 22 - 2:24 PM

Ducks sign Francois Beauchemin to 1-year deal

Francois Beauchemin has reportedly signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Anaheim Ducks.

He confirmed the news to TVA Sports on Monday. He can earn another $500,000 in performance bonuses. Beauchemin was bought out by the Colorado Avalanche during the off-season, but the veteran seems to have landed in a good situation with his former team. He spent parts of five seasons with the Ducks between 2011 and 2015 and another three seasons with them between 2006 and 2009. He had five goals and 18 points in 81 games with the Avs last season. Don't expect him to carry much fantasy value going into next season.

Source: TVA Sports

Aug 21 - 12:49 PM

Travis Zajac (pectoral) is out 4-6 months

Travis Zajac will miss four to six months after undergoing pectoral surgery.

Depending on how his recovery goes, Zajac should be back sometime between December and February. "This morning, Travis Zajac underwent successful surgery to repair a torn left pectoral muscle that was suffered last week during off-season training," said GM Ray Shero. "The procedure was performed by the club's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jonathan L. Glashow." The 32-year-old had 14 goals and 45 points in 80 games with the Devils last season. The injury gives first overall pick Nico Hischier an even better chance of sticking with the team out of training camp.

Source: New Jersey Devils on Twitter

Aug 17 - 4:57 PM

Matt Cullen signs one-year deal with Wild

The Minnesota Wild have signed Matt Cullen to a one-year contract worth $1 million.

Cullen can also make $700,000 in performance bonuses. The 40-year-old was contemplating retirement after winning back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Pittsburgh Penguins, but he decided to play another year in his home state. Cullen also spent three years with the Wild between 2009 and 2013. He had 13 goals and 31 points in 72 games last season. He's still a useful player, but he won't carry any fantasy value.

Source: NHL.com/Wild

Aug 16 - 4:47 PM

Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to eight-year deal

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Leon Draisaitl to an eight-year contract worth $68 million.

That works out to an annual average value of $8.5 million. Draisaitl put up solid numbers in 2015-16 (19 goals, 51 points in 72 games), but he really came into his own last season, as he was second on the Oilers with 29 goals and 77 points in 82 games. The 21-year-old has quickly emerged as one of the best young centers in the NHL, and the Oilers have shown their commitment to him with this huge contract. Draisaitl will carry the biggest cap hit on Edmonton's roster next year, but he'll be passed by Connor McDavid's $12.5 million cap hit two years from now. After McDavid, he's the most dangerous forward on the team.

Source: Edmonton Oilers on Twitter

Aug 16 - 2:15 PM

Will Butcher is officially a free agent

Will Butcher has officially become an unrestricted free agent.

Last season's Hobey Baker Award winner was drafted by the Colorado Avalanche in the fifth round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, but he has decided not to sign with the club before yesterday's deadline. The 22-year-old had 37 points in 43 contests during his final year at the University of Denver in 2016-17. The Sabres, Devils Golden Knights and Penguins have already been rumored to be in the running for his services.

Source: Mike Chambers on Twitter

Aug 16 - 8:37 AM

Kansas City still on radar for NHL expansion

Kansas City is still on the radar to get an NHL expansion team, according to Bill Daly.

"Kansas City has never been entirely 'off our radar screen,'" NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said. "We have talked to potentially interested stakeholders in the past, and it's certainly a market that in the right circumstances (including a desire by our board to entertain further expansion) our league would fairly evaluate and consider. In evaluating potential locations for NHL teams, we typically look at three things: One, whether the market has or is building a suitable arena facility; two, the demographics of the market and whether they suggest an ability to support an NHL franchise; and, three, whether there is qualified and interested ownership to own and operate the franchise."

Source: ESPN.com

Aug 15 - 5:38 PM

Shane Prince (ankle surgery) out 4-6 months

Shane Prince will be out anywhere between four to six months after undergoing ankle surgery.

Prince was dealing with a high ankle sprain late in the season. During his rehabilitation in the summer, he felt increasing discomfort and was then told he needed surgery to repair the injury. The 24-year-old had five goals and 18 points in 50 games with the Islanders last season.

Source: NHL.com/Islanders

Aug 14 - 4:49 PM

Tocchet believes Chychrun will play this year

Coyotes coach Rick Tocchet isn't sure when Jakob Chychrun will be able to return from a knee injury, but he expects to be at some point in the 2017-18 season.

"He's just a beast," Tocchet said. "If this happened to somebody else, you might have a guy who's out for the year. I don't know the timeframe (for his recovery), but it's not for the year. It's something that he's going to bounce back (from). He's an animal. It's almost like we've got to crank this kid down a little bit." The Coyotes will update Chychrun's status from knee surgery at training camp.

Source: NHL.com/Coyotes

Aug 13 - 1:38 PM

Former GM, coach Bryan Murray passes away

Former hockey executive and coach Bryan Murray passed away Saturday morning at the age of 74.

Murray was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2014 that spread into his liver and lungs. "Bryan was one of the greatest men that the game of hockey has ever known and also a great father, mentor and teacher," said Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. "We extend our sincere condolences to his wife, Geri, daughters, Heide and Brittany and the entire Murray family on their loss." Murray coached for 18 seasons in the NHL, while amassing 620 victories, and worked as the GM for the Red Wings, Panthers, Mighty Ducks and Senators. Our condolences go out to his family and friends for their loss.

Source: TSN.ca

Aug 12 - 1:55 PM