Former Philadelphia Flyers centerman and general manager of the 1992 Ottawa Senators, Mel Bridgman, has passed away at the age of 70. Bridgman was the first-overall selection in the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft. He played through 14 seasons in the NHL, then returned to school to support a front office career with the Senators. Philadelphia drafted Bridgman on the heels of the Broad … [Read more...] about Former Flyers Center Mel Bridgman Passes Away At 70
New Jersey Devils Reassign Brian Halonen
The New Jersey Devils have reassigned forward Brian Halonen to their AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, according to a team announcement. The move drops the Devils down to 13 forwards on their active roster with 22 of 23 spots filled. Halonen, 26, has played in nine games with New Jersey this season, his original NHL recall coming on Oct. 12 as part of the team’s response to the … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Reassign Brian Halonen
Evening Notes: Nazar, Girard, Brindley, Cuylle
The Chicago Blackhawks will hold their breath through Friday night. Top forward Frank Nazar exited their game against the Calgary Flames in the first period, after a subtle cross-check from Flames forward Joel Farabee. Emerging Blackhawks bruiser Colton Dach stepped up to fight Farabee after the collision. Nazar’s importance to the Blackhawks can’t be understated. He has … [Read more...] about Evening Notes: Nazar, Girard, Brindley, Cuylle
Hamilton To Miss At Least A Week
Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton left Thursday’s victory over Montreal with an undisclosed injury and he’ll be out for a few games at least. Team reporter Amanda Stein relays (Twitter link) that the veteran will be out for a minimum of a week, which suggests that he’s likely to land on injured reserve before long with New Jersey carrying the maximum of 23 players at the … [Read more...] about Hamilton To Miss At Least A Week
Latest On Dougie Hamilton
New Jersey Devils star blueliner Dougie Hamilton left last night’s victory over the Montreal Canadiens with an injury, and no further update on Hamilton’s status was provided. Today, Devils team reporter Amanda Stein relayed word from head coach Sheldon Keefe that Hamilton remains under evaluation today, and there is at this point no additional detail on the player’s status. … [Read more...] about Latest On Dougie Hamilton