Deadline Talk: Islanders, Stars, Capitals, Penguins and Devils
Arthur Staple: Islanders GM Garth Snow had been having trade talks with numerous GMs in the past few weeks but wasn't sure if anything would end out happening. Arthur Staple: The Islanders never considered trading pending UFA Johnny Boychuk or…
Video: Rangers GM Glen Sather Deadline Press Conference
Steve Zipay: Rangers GM Glen Sather on first round draft picks: "It's the market. I always think they're valuable. But I've been shopping for this guy (Yandle) for quite a while."
Video: Sabres GM Tim Murray Deadline Press Conference
Sabres GM Tim Murray press conference after deadline John Vogl: Sabres GM Tim Murray: "Our time is the future, and we added assets to the future." John Vogl: Murray: "There are some potential free agents. I think there are a couple potential…
Video and Quotes: A Look at the Hurricanes Deadline
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis admitted that he was a bit nervous at his first trade deadline, but was "comfortable with what they were able to accomplish. Chip Alexander: Francis said he wasn't really close to re-signing Andrej Sekera…
Video: Phil Kessel Defends Dion Phaneuf from Media Criticism
Bruce Arthur: "So, it's a big Phil Kessel day in Toronto. Tell me more about the building of this team, though. "
Rumors: Stewart, Kassian, Zidlicky, Phaneuf, Sharp, Doan and Beleskey
Pierre LeBrun: The Wild had held on-off talks with the Sabres about Chris Stewart since the summer. They had always found the prices too high, until yesterday. Pierre LeBrun: Sabres GM Tim Murray had larger deals involving Stewart, but they…
Videos: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff’s Deadline Press Conference
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: On the deadline. “We were weighing the pros and cons of adding another new body into our room,” Cheveldayoff said. “How many players can you add in a certain period of time before it becomes too…
Video: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman Deadline Press Conference
Joe Smith: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman: "We feel we've accomplished what we wanted, that was to give us a better chance to win in the playoffs." Joe Smith: Yzerman: "I don't know that we overpaid. You look at what's been going on…
Videos: Conacher Trade Call and GM Benning Press Conference
Cory Conacher trade call Vancouver Canucks: Canucks GM Jim Benning is happy with their moves: "We now have a group of good, young, fast, skilled players that will be our foundation going forward." Thomas Drance: Sven Baertschi when asked by Matt…
Videos and Quotes: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on the Trade Deadline
Flyers GM Ron Hextall on the Braydon Coburn trade to Tampa Bay Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall. “We had no intention of packing it in,” Hextall said. “If something made sense for today and the…
Video and Rumors: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen Talking Deadline
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen: "There were rumors about Artem Anisimov and Cam Atkinson. We weren’t actively shopping them. We were listening to offers." Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Mark Letestu wasn't traded and isn't close to a contract…
Videos and Rumors: The Maple Leafs “Core” Remains
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said the thinks the Maple Leafs wanted Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings yesterday in a Dion Phaneuf trade. The Leafs were even willing to retain some salary. Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave…