Utah’s Valimaki has ACL surgery, out 8-9 months

Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom is expected to miss time after leaving Wednesday night’s win over the Bruins following a collision in the crease.

With the March 7 deadline approaching, keep an eye on these names to get bubbled up in trade rumors — because they could be moved in a blockbuster.

– The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday. – The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday. ​Read More

The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets for two draft picks. The Seattle Kraken have traded forward Mason Marchment to the Columbus Blue Jackets for two draft picks. ​Read More

Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer’s tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances — but none beyond the second round. Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer’s tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances — but none beyond the second round….

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he remains undecided about getting surgery before the season but acknowledged he could miss significant time should he require it. Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk said he remains undecided about getting surgery before the season but acknowledged he could miss significant time should he require it. ​Read More