Posts Tagged Mike Knuble
Crosby confirms setback … Markov wants 3 years … Canadiens off-season notes … Knuble and Wideman update
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on April 29th, 2011
- Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins center Sidney Crosby confirms that he suffered a setback last week, and that he suffered a concussion at the Winter Classic. Crosby also believes that the Victor Hedman hit gave him his 2nd concussion in 5 days.
- Tony Marinaro via twitter: Back in March, the Canadiens offered Andrei Markov a 1 year deal for $5.75 million. Markov is looking for a 3 year deal, Canadiens offering 1.
- Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens assistant coach Kirk Muller will become the head coach of the Dallas Stars, but it’s on hold as the team awaits new owners. GM Pierre Gautier will make UFA Andrei Markov and RFA Josh Gorges priorities. Hal Gill is also a UFA and will likely be back along side PK Subban. Scott Gomez carries a $7.37 million cap hit next year and they have the option of biting the bullet and sending him to the AHL. RFA Max Pacioretty is healthy and is in line for a multi-year contract. Andrei Kostitsyn and Benoit Pouliot are RFA’s and likely won’t be priorities. Due to salary cap constraints they likely won’t be a major player in the free agent market.
- Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals Mike Knuble and Dennis Wideman remain optimistic that they’ll be able to return to the lineup at some point during this series.
“I think that’s very realistic,” said Knuble, who started to take hard shots in practice. “When that’s going to be I don’t know. There are a lot of factors. And so it kind of depends on how everything is going. If they keep winning, you don’t want to upset the boat. But at the same time I’m anxious to get back in. I’ll get back in as soon as I can. It’s tough to watch, but at the same time it’s fun to watch.”
“The range of motion is getting better, the skating is getting better, just gotta get in shape. Get a little more power in the leg and hopefully make a comeback shortly,” Wideman said. “We did a little skate there at the end. I mean, I’m still not 100 percent but it’s definitely a whole lot closer than it was a couple days ago.”
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Wideman and Knuble did skate today but not on with the regulars. Tom Poti not on the ice for 2nd straight day
- Ian Mendes via twitter: Jeff Carter wasn’t on the ice for the Flyers morning practice.
Stars close to getting a new owner … Big off-season questions for Ducks … Dubinsky wants a deal ASAP … Erat ready to return
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News on April 27th, 2011
- David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Tom Gaglardi is getting closer owning the Dallas Stars as he’s agreed to a price and most of the terms. Gaglardi “will soon enter an exclusive negotiating period of roughly 30 days to complete the purchase of the NHL team and a 50-per-cent share of American Airlines Center. The last hurdle, according to a source familiar with the sale who requested anonymity because the deal is not official, is taking the Stars through bankruptcy court so Gaglardi will not be hampered by any debts left by current owner Tom Hicks.” Though no one is saying what the price for the team and half-interest in the arena is, but it could be in the $250 million range.
- David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Though it’s not official, it could be Vancouver-Nashville starting on Thrusday. San Jose-Detroit would then likely be Friday and Sunday.
- The Globe and Mail: Two of the Ducks biggest off-season questions will be if Teemu Selanne will return next year and if Jonas Hiller can get over vertigo? “I’ve got to be honest, it was so much fun this year, and that’s all I ask,” Selanne said. “It’s not about goals or points. I just want to enjoy this every day. I try to play like I left everything out there, but you can’t just win the Stanley Cup every year.” Lubomir Visnovsky was playing through a serious shoulder injury during the playoffs. GM Bob Murray added, “The decisions this summer are different than just getting players,” Murray said. “The purpose here is, can we win with this core group? That’s what I’ve got to figure out.” Selanne said that he talked to Paul Kariya, who’s fully healthy, but isn’t sure if he wants to return to an NHL that has had so many head issues this year.
- Peter Botte of the NY Daily News: Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky is an RFA and coming off a 2 year, $3.75 million deal. “I’d like to get it done as quickly as possible,” Dubinsky said Monday at the team’s practice facility in Greenburgh. “I think the Rangers want me, and I want the Rangers, so at the end of the day we might as well not waste each other’s time and draw it out as long as it was (two years ago). The sooner it’s done, the sooner I can focus on putting all my energy and efforts to this organization.”
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Ilya Bryzgalov won’t be suiting up for Russia at the World Championship as Evgeni Nabokov was given the #1 job, Bryzgalov didn’t want another role.
- Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals Mike Knuble and Dennis Wideman were in full pads at yesterday mornings practice. Knuble stayed on the ice with teammates for the practice, Wideman left after 15 minutes due to feeling lightheaded. Knuble wasn’t assigned a line at practice and is still not sure when he’ll return. “There’s a fine line between coming back and helping and coming back and hurting a team,” Knuble continued. “That’s my main concern, is that you wanna come back and you don’t wanna have to worry about contributing all the time, but just not hindering what’s going on.”
- Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock isn’t worried about Johan Franzen’s ankle injury, even if he missed another practice earlier this week. Henrik Zetterberg has taken part in 2 practices recently.
- Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean: Predators forward Martin Erat practiced with the team yesterday for the first time since suffering an upper-body injury in Game 4 versus the Ducks. Erat would have been able to go in Game 7 if the Ducks had extended the series.
- Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Former NHLer Donald Brashear is going to give MMA a try, he has a deal to try cage-fighting in June at ‘Ringside 11′ at the Quebec Coliseum.
Richards not suspended for hit on Connolly … Norris finalists announced … Roy in for Game 7 … Boucher to start Game 7… Kaberle responds to Chiarelli’s comments
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Videos on April 25th, 2011
- Norris finalists are Zdeno Chara, Nicklas Lidstrom and Shea Weber.
- Nick Kypreos via twitter: Flyers center Mike Richards won’t be suspended for his hit from behind on Sabres Tim Connolly.
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Tim Connolly will be out for Game 7, Derek Roy is in. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: “Tim’s not doing very good,” said Sabres coach Lindy Ruff. “That’s something the league definitely has to take a look at. It’s a lack of respect for another player on the ice. It’s from behind. It’s head first. That’s a tough play. We lost a good player.”
- Sam Carchidi via twitter: Carchidi thinks that if Brian Boucher needs to be replaced in Game 7 it should be by Sergei Bobrovsky. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: “Brian Boucher will start Game Seven,” Laviolette said.
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman skated in full pad today for the first time since suffering his leg hematoma.
- Katie Carrera via twitter: According to coach Bruce Boudreau there is no timetable on when Mike Knuble or Dennis Wideman will be back in the lineup. Mike Green isn’t on the ice today but is ‘okay.’
- Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: Bruins defenseman Tomas Kaberle responded to GM Peter Chiarelli’s “disappointment” comments,
“I always put a lot of pressure on myself,” Kaberle said, “and hopefully I can prove why I am here. I would like to help out in every little thing I can do on the ice. Obviously I’m one of the guys on the [power play] and it would be nice to get something going there.
“The first couple of games I could have been better. The last few games I felt a lot better and I’m feeling better confidence-wise, so I’ll take it from there.”
At the time of the trade, Chiarelli and Kaberle’s agent, Rick Curran, agreed to put off contract talks until the off-season. There has been no communication between the two sides since then. Curran didn’t think Chiarelli’s comments were a concern for future talks. Kaberle has been paired with stay-at-home defenseman Adam McQuaid lately.
- Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Parise says he’s interested in staying in NJ, enjoys his teammates and has fun play there. He hasn’t talked to his agents about contract details.
- Mike Richards hit on Tim Connolly
Pronger and Carter done for series? Who’ll be in net for Flyers? Isles retain Nabokov’s rights … Laich to 1st line
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News on April 23rd, 2011
- Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: A source close to the Flyers said that Chris Pronger won’t be in the lineup for the rest of the series. Pronger is still experiencing pain in his fractured hand, and can’t really take contact to the area. Jeff Carter is also not expected back as he has a severely sprained MCL in his right knee, he’s been wearing a brace.
- Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers coach Peter Laviolette wouldn’t say after last night’s game who would be the starting goalie for Game 6 on Sunday. The Flyers have used 3 goalies so far as Michael Leighton replaced Brian Boucher in last night’s game. “I’m going to sleep on that one and probably give you nothing,” he said.
- Katie Strang of Newsday: The NY Islanders have exercised the option of Evgeni Nabokov, and will retain his rights for next season.
- Tom Jones of the St. Petersburgh Times: Some are questioning if Lightning forward Steven Stamkos is injured. When asked if he was Stamkos answered, “Everything feels good.” He only has 1 point this series, and has missed a couple ‘optional practices’ this week, something he rarely does.
- Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Brooks Laich will be on a line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom for Game 5. Ovie will move to the right side. From coach Bruce Boudreau, “I like [Ovechkin on the right] for short periods of time because Alex is more used to playing left wing,” Boudreau said. “But Brooks is so responsible, you can play him anywhere and he’s going to make that line better. So I like that aspect of it. But right now, with Mike Knuble out, it makes for the better fit [to have Laich on the right]. Who knows, it might change.”
- Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Mike Knuble won’t be able to go in Game 5 for the Capitals. Knuble was hit on the hand by a Mike Green shot in Game 3.
3 or 4 days left to save Coyotes? Bryzgalov isn’t a fan of Winnipeg … Pronger Game 5 decision this morning … Bruins expected more of Kaberle
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on April 22nd, 2011
- Damian Cox via twitter: The Major of Glendale may have “let the cat out of the bag by saying” that there could only be 3 or 4 days left to get a deal done to save the Coyotes.
- Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun: If the Phoenix Coyotes move to Winnipeg, goalie Ilya Bryzgalov likely won’t be heading there with them,
“You don’t want to go to Winnipeg, right?” Bryzgalov said after the Coyotes lost to Detroit, Wednesday night. “Not many people live there, not many Russian people there. Plus it’s cold. There’s no excitement except the hockey. No park, no entertaining for the families, for the kids. It’s going to be tough life for your family.”
“I’ve been there for just once, maybe twice, when I play in minors. It was really cold,” Bryzgalov said. “I used the tunnels between the buildings to get to the arena. Because it was minus 40-something. Real cold.”
He likely won’t even listen to contract offers from a new owner,
“Probably not. I better go to somewhere in Russia, KHL, to be honest. Because KHL is Russian people, it’s family, friends. Even as a cold place, I can speak to people in Russian language.”
- Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: If Chris Pronger is able to go for Game 5, it will be made at the morning skate today. He would play a limited role if he were to get back into the lineup. He’s been out since March 8th. Jeff Carter is out for Game 5.
- Tim Sassone via twitter: Coach Vigneault said that Roberto Luongo will start in net for Game 6 for the Canucks.
- Jerry DiPaola of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby was not on the ice yesterday after 2 days on, “Some days, those (doctor-prescribed activities) are on the ice, some days they are off, and some days they are both,” Bylsma said. “He continues to keep going, but we need to see him progress further down the road before any kind of timetable (for a return) is talked about.” Bylsma won’t say won’t type of injury James Neal is dealing with.
- Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: A group including St. Louis Blues minority owner Tom Stillman are still trying to purchase the team despite having their bid rejected in April. The NHL and Blues chairman Dave Checketts rejected the bid. Sources say the offer was for slighty more than $100 million. Stillman has a 10% stake int he Blues, TowerBrook Capital Partners have 70% and SCP have 20%.
- Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: After yesterday’s morning skate the Blackhawks found out that Brent Seabrook couldn’t play in Game 5. Noted by Sassone, “Judging from Quenneville’s comment and tone it sounded as if Seabrook didn’t pass the NHL-mandated baseline testing for players returning from concussions.”
- Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: It’s unknown when Capitals Mike Knuble will get back in the lineup. He practiced for 40 minutes yesterday and said afterwords he wasn’t sure if he could go for Game 5. He took a puck off the right hand in Game 3, and didn’t do much shooting at the practice.
- Brian McNally via twitter: Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman hopes to be able to begin practicing with the team by the end of next week.
- Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM PeterChiarelli didn’t hold back on his assessment of Tomas Kaberle (comments made Wednesday),
“Has he been a disappointment? He hasn’t played up to the level that we expected,” said Chiarelli during a radio interview with 98.5 the Sports Hub’s Toucher and Rich Show. “There have been parts of his game where he hasn’t played in the playoffs for a while, and some of those [bad] habits have stuck with him. We expected better.”
- Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Bruins power play is 7 for 77 in 27 games since acquiring Tomas Kaberle. The Maple Leafs would get a 2nd round pick if he re-signs with the Bruins, but he’s not worried about where he’ll play next year. “That’s obviously up to management after the season,” said Kaberle. “I’m just focusing on the games right now. I don’t even have it on my mind right now whether I sign here or where I’m going to sign July 1.”
Wild fire Richards … Knuble re-signs with Capitals … Free agent notes on Parise, Vokoun, Stillman, MacArthur, Green, and Hedberg
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News on April 11th, 2011
- Joe Yerdon via twitter: The Minnesota Wild have fired head coach Todd Richards.
- Mike Vogl via twitter: The Capitals have re-signed forward Mike Knuble to a 1 year, $2 million deal.
- Rich Chere via twitter: There have been no more contract talks between Zach Parise and the NJ Devils but he said he’ll be back, “For sure. I’m restricted.” Tom Gulliti via twitter: Parise will skate later this week, and will stay in New Jersey until end of May, skating a couple times a week.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Devils goalie Johan Hedberg will play in the NHL next year or retire, won’t go play in Europe.
- George Richards via twitter: Panthers goalie Tomas Vokoun said he wouldn’t mind returning to Florida.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils defenseman Andy Green hopes to re-sign with the team, and he thinks they want him back.
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes winger Cory Stillman on his future, “I’d love to come back and play. I think I can still help out.”
- Andrew Gross via twitter: The NY Rangers have signed Carl Hagelin out of Michigan, he’ll report to Connecticut of the AHL.
- Sean Fitz Gerald via twitter: Leafs Clarke MacArthur on free agency, “Sometimes, it’s better to be happy than be greedy.”
- Brent Wallace via twitter: Cory Clouston has said he’s already received calls about available coaching positions.
- Eric Stephens via twitter: The Ducks will be playing the Sabres in Helsinki on Oct. 7th. Playing the NY Rangers in Stockholm on Oct. 8th.
Starting goalies for tonight and other roster movers
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on November 22nd, 2010
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tuuka Rask will start for the Boston Bruins against Mike Smith and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Corey Masisak via twitter: Michal Neuvirth will start for the Washington Capitals, Braden Holtby will get a game later this week. Mike Knuble is not with the team, Tom Poti is skating and his status will be updated later.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Pascal Leclaire will start for the Ottawa Senators. Erik Karlsson is sick and won’t be playing.
- Rich Chere via twitter: Johan Hedberg will start for the NJ Devils.
- Andrew Gross via twitter: Marty Biron will start for the NY Rangers.
- Frank Seravalli via twitter: Brian Boucher will start in net tonight for the Philadelphia Flyers.
- Tom Reed via twitter: Looks like Steve Mason will start for the Blue Jackets tonight.
- Roger Millions via twitter: Robyn Regehr isn’t hurt as much as originally thought, he’s a game time decision.
- Chris Johnston via twitter: Ron Wilson hinted that Tyler Bozak may start seeing some time away from Phil Kessel.
- Michael Russo via twitter: Marek Zidlicky and John Madden are not practicing with the Wild today.
- Tom Gulitti via twitter: The New Jersey Devils called up Mark Fayne on an emergency basis.
Around the Boards: Semin resigning for 1 year, Rangers need some size, Who will captain the Capitals and Leafs?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on December 29th, 2009
- Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo’s Puck Daddy: Though it’s not official yet, all signs are that the Capitals have signed Alex Semin to a 1 year, $6 million deal. After next season, Semin would become an unrestricted free agent. It has been mentioned that Semin could be bolting for the KHL in the next couple years. Chesnokov interviews Semin in this article.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers have been searching from some scoring, and now have Prospal out for 10-21 days, but Brooks thinks they have another issue. “It is imperative that GM Glen Sather acquire big bodies who will use them, even if it means sacrificing some of the skill level that coach John Tortorella covets in his athletes.”
- Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Both the Canucks and Mathieu Schneider deal a trade is the best interests of all sides. He signed with the club this past offseason as they both felt he could fit will on the power play, but the acquisition that brought in Christian Ehrhoff changed that.
- Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post: With the trade of Chris Clark yesterday by the Capitals, the team captaincy opened up. Most people will calling for Ovechkin to get the ‘C’, but Mike Knuble or Brooks Laich could be other options.
- Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: Ian White has added his name to the list of candidates to be next Maple Leafs captain. White joins current alternate captains Francois Beauchemin, Mike Komisarek, Tomas Kaberle, and possibly Matt Stajan and Phil Kessel.
Around the Boards: Rangers – Coyotes talking trade, Halak back on the Block, the Afinogenov factor?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on December 11th, 2009
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks reported that the New York Rangers have offered defensive prospect, Bobby Sanguinetti, to the Phoenix Coyotes for center Peter Mueller. The Coyotes countered by asking for either Brandon Dubinsky or Ryan Callahan. The article is worth a read as he also comments on the Rangers underachieving Cap Killers, Michal Rozsival, Wade Redden, and Chris Drury.
- Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers might make a call to the Montreal Canadiens, as Jaroslav Halak is available. He’s at a respectable number of $775,000 and could be a fill in while Emery is out, and could even take over the #1 in Philadelphia. One problem for the Flyers would be that it would cost them a Top 6 forward. Also, when Emery returns, they would have 3 NHL caliber goalies on their roster.
- Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: Ilya Kovalchuk played a big part in the Thrashers bringing Maxim Afinogenov (who’s having a terrific year) to the team, and now it’s possible that Afinogenov could play a roll in Kovalchuk staying with the Thrashers.
- Mark Giannotto of the Washington Post: After missing the last 12 games after finger surgery, Mike Knuble could return to the Capitals lineup tonight.
- George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Add Dan Cleary to the list of injured Detroit Red Wings. Cleary separated his shoulder and will be out 4 weeks.
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