Western Conference News: Flames, Sharks, Seattle, Blues, Canucks and Jets
Chris Tanev out longer than expected
On the Calgary Flames …

Roger Millions: Goaltender Mike Smith will travel with the team to Vegas and Arizona. Hearing that he’s not that close to playing.

Wes Gilbertson: Smith may not even step on the ice while with the team.

On the San Jose Sharks …

Pierre LeBrun: The Maple Leafs have traded forward Eric Fehr to the Sharks for a 2020 7th round pick. The Sharks had been looking for a fourth-line center.

On Seattle …

Chris Johnston: On March 1st Seattle will start taking $500 to $1,000 deposits for season tickets.

On the St. Louis Blues

Andy Strickland: Forward Vladimir Sobotka missed last night’s game with an illness.

On the Vancouver Canucks …

Rick Dhaliwal: Defenseman Chris Tanev could be out another three-four weeks with a fracture of the leg. He was originally hurt on February 8th.

Bob McKenzie: Erik Gudbranson three-year, $12 million deal doesn’t have a no-trade clause. Salary breakdown – $4.5 million, $4.5 million and $3 million.

Vancouver Canucks: The Canucks have recalled goaltender Richard Bachman from the AHL.

Dan Murphy: Believe that goaltender Jacob Markstrom is dealing with a lower-body injury.

On the Winnipeg Jets …

Mitchell Clinton: Coach Paul Maurice expects forward Adam Lowry to be back in early March. Lowry is ahead of defenseman Jacob Trouba. Both will be traveling with the team though on their six-game road trip.C