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Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- The Red Wings hope Helm can start skating again in July, the Detroit Free Press reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Helm's back injury has been a bit of a mystery as he would feel better, start skating, then have another setback. After not playing for months, Detroit hopes the rest will get back the speedy center back to solid health.
Wed, Jun 19Recent News
- Briere is expected to be bought out by the Flyers after the Stanley Cup finals, csnphilly.com reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: While Briere appears to be in line to be a compliance amnesty buyout (the new CBA allows for two) by the Flyers, the status of goalie Ilya Bryzgalov evidently remains up in the air on that front.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Paille scored for the second straight contest in Monday's 2-0 win over the Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: For most of the season the Bruins struggled to find consistent third line production, but the Paille/Tyler Seguin/Chris Kelly trio formed in Game 2 of the team's current series has flourished at an ideal juncture and been instrumental in the Bruins taking a 2-1 lead in the finals.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- The Islanders are one of several teams interested in acquiring King goaltender Jonathan Bernier, according to Newsday. If that's the case, Niederreiter is likely to be among the trade chips sent to Los Angeles.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: El Nino and the Islanders' brass seem to be better off parting ways, and this could be just the way to do it, benefiting both the Isles (who need a long-term goalie) and Niederreiter (who needs a new organization).
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Bernier is a candidate to be traded this offseason, Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The report suggests that the Leafs and Flyers are the front-runners to obtain Bernier. Assuming he does get traded, Bernier's fantasy value would be in line for a boost, as he's been stuck serving as Jonathan Quick's primary backup for the last three seasons.
Tue, Jun 18Recent News
- Scandella, a restricted free agent, signed a two-year deal worth $2.05 million to remain with the Wild, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Scandella will require waivers next season if he's not on the NHL roster, so this contract likely ensures he'll begin next season in Minnesota.
Mon, Jun 17
- Smith will see his first NHL action since April 27 as he suited up on Monday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals, the Chicago Tribune reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Smith skated for the Blackhawks on April 27 in the last regular season game against the Blues. He gets the call after Marian Hossa was a late scratch with an undetermined injury. It will be his first appearance in an NHL playoff game since the 2010-11 season, and he did well then with three goals in seven games, all against the Canucks. The 24-year-old forward posted a career-high 47 points for Rockford of the AHL.
Mon, Jun 17
- Bickell is going to go back to the basics or in journalism parlance KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) to re-energize his offense for Game 3 on Monday against the Bruins in the Stanley Cup finals, ESPN Chicago reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Bickell had been a terror in the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs until the first two games of the Stanley Cup finals where he has no points and only two shots on goal against the Bruins. He registered five goals, four assists and 24 shots on goal during an eight-game span from the final three games of the Western Conference semifinals against the Detroit Red Wings through all five games of the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Kings.
Mon, Jun 17
- Nilstorp has signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Stars, the team's official site reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Nilstorp will continue to provide the Stars with goaltending depth behind Kari Lehtonen, with RFA Richard Bachman presumably in the mix as well. In five appearances with the Stars this past season, the 29-year-old Nilstorp recorded a 1-3-1 record with a .897 save percentage and a 3.09 GAA.
Mon, Jun 17
- Streit has signed a four-year deal with the Flyers, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Islanders recently traded Streit's rights to Philadelphia for Shane Harper and a fourth-round pick. The Flyers didn't waste much time signing the veteran puck-moving blueliner, who recorded six goals and 27 points in 48 regular-season games for the Islanders this past season.
Sun, Jun 16
- Kelly logged his first point of the postseason Saturday, scoring a crucial game-tying goal in the second frame of Boston's Game 2 win at Chicago. He finished the game plus-2.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: On a night when the Bruins' primary offensive threats were held in check, it fell to Kelly and Daniel Paille to even the series at a game apiece. Despite the Bruins' strong playoff run, Kelly has somehow managed to compile a minus-7 rating in the postseason, indicating how minor a role he has played in the team's success.
Fri, Jun 14
- Brennan was traded to Nashville on Friday in exchange for Bobby Butler, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: The Panthers originally acquired Brennan in March in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2013 Entry Draft. He tallied 10 points and registered a minus-9 in 29 games with the Sabres and Panthers. The former second-round pick has been somewhat of a disappointment so far, but he's still just 24 years old and should have a chance to win a job on the Predators' third defensive pairing.
Fri, Jun 14
- Miller has agreed to a three-year extension with the Red Wings, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Miller was set to become an unrestricted free agent July 5, but now he's signed on for three more years in Detroit. He scored eight points in 44 regular season games, before tacking on another two points in six playoff appearances. He'll likely skate on the fourth line, as was the case during most of the 2012-13 season.
Fri, Jun 14
- Butler was traded to the Panthers on Friday in exchange for defenseman T.J. Brennan, TSN's Bob McKenzie reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Not exactly an earth-shattering trade, but both players should get a shot to earn significant playing time with their new teams. Butler was waived by the Devils after scoring just 2 points in 14 games last season, though he tallied nine points in 20 games after the Predators picked him up.
Fri, Jun 14
- Carcillo missed Friday's practice due to an illness, ESPN Chicago reports.(Rotowire.com)
Recommendation: Carcillo has been a healthy scratch ever since since Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. Healthy or not, he almost certainly won't be suiting up for Saturday's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.