Injuries: Kane, Varlamov, Del Zotto, Robidas, Helm, Ducks and Tanev
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks Patrick Kane won't be back this season unless they are able to get a couple rounds deep into the playoffs. "I think we're still a little bit of time left in the season here.…
Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Blues, Leafs, Wings, Coyotes and Eichel
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams appear to be concern with next seasons salary cap - the declining Canadian dollar and if the players will use the 5 percent inflator. "Lots of teams are wondering what's going to happen…
Rumors II: Kesler, Clarkson, Soderberg, Booth, Sharp, Bickell and Seabrook
Ryan Kesler in The Players Tribune: Ryan Kesler on wanting a trade out of Vancouver. "I wanted a trade out of Vancouver this offseason for several reasons. That’s no disrespect to the fans, my teammates, or Canucks ownership, but I…
Rumors I: Friedman Roundup
Elliott Friedman of Sportsnet: There wasn't enough time for the Maple Leafs and Red Wings to come together on a complex deal in such a short time. The Braydon Coburn return for a none rental trade changed things - Radko…
Injuries: Byfuglien, Lundqvist, Oduya, MacKinnon and More
Patrick Williams of NHL.com: The Jets will be without Dustin Byfuglien for two to four weeks with an upper-body injury. "It may be longer than this trip," Maurice said of Little, who will make the road trip. "There's a chance…
News: Bruins Sign Krug and Smith To Contract Extensions
Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins have signed Torey Krug and Reilly Smith to contract extensions. Krug signed a one-year deal at $3.4 million. Smith signed a two-year deal at $3.425 million cap hit. Krug signed a one-year $1.4 million deal…
Rumors: Babcock, Beleskey, Robidas and Timonen
Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on Mike Babcock. Babcock would likely get $3 to $3.5 million from the Red Wings, and could be offered $5 million from a bunch of teams. McKenzie could see Babcock getting big…
Videos: Bettman and Fehr Talking About The World Cup of Hockey
George Stroumboulopoulos talking to Gary Bettman about the World Cup of Hockey NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr on Hockey Central at Noon talking the World Cup of Hockey from the players side of things.
Injuries: Okposo, Seguin, Dubinsky, Martinez, Ovechkin and More
Daniel Friedman: Islanders Kyle Okposo could be able to return to the lineup in the next seven to 10 days. Mike Heika: Stars Tyler Seguin skated yesterday. He's not ready to play and not sure what his timeline is right…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos
Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…
Rumors and Video: O’Reilly, Kings, Semin and Vegas/Seattle Talk
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is relieved the deadline has past and that Joe Sakic may be willing to work out a contract extension in the summer. “It’s a relief, too,” O’Reilly said of Sakic’s comments.…
Rumors I: Sharks, Ducks and Devils
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson never asked Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau if they would waive their no-trade clauses. “Never have, and have not done that,” Wilson said. “Players would have to come to me,”…