Injuries: Updates on Semin and Torres
Michael Smith of Tracking the Storm: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis on Alex Semin's wrist injury, which he underwent surgery for earlier this offseason. “My understanding was that he was coming back to train,” he said. “He’s training, according to his agent, a…
News: Joe Thornton Loses His Captaincy
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Joe Thornton is no longer the captain of the San Jose Sharks, and they will start the season without one. Thornton spoke with head coach Todd McLellan yesterday, but Thornton found out later in…
Morning Hits: Stars and Malone
Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Stars owner Tom Gaglardi on their blueline. “I think if you look at our team you’d say our defense - everybody seems to say it and you read about it – is that our…
NHL Rumors: Leiweke, Johansen, Schwartz and Hayes
Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment president/CEO Tim Leiweke will be leaving the company soon. Not sure where Leiweke is planning on going, but talk is that he could be looking for a new challenge. Elliotte Friedman…
Morning Hits: Stars, Malone and MacArthur
Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Stars owner Tom Gaglardi on their blueline. “I think if you look at our team you’d say our defense - everybody seems to say it and you read about it – is that our…
NHL News: MacArthur Signs Extension With Senators
Ottawa Senators: The Senators have signed forward Clarke MacArthur to a five year contract extension worth $23.25 million. Salary breakdown: $4.5 million, $4.5 million, $4.75 million, $4.75 million, and $4.75 million. The 29-year old MacArthur was originally drafted by the Sabres, 74th overall in the…
NHL Rumors: Bertuzzi-Moore, Johansen, Kaberle and Hayes
Bob McKenzie: The legal representatives for Todd Bertuzzi and Steve Moore are deep into talks regarding reaching an out of court settlement. Multiple sources are saying that a settlement to not go to trial is possible, talks are ongoing. Aaron…
Afternoon Hits: Leighton, Borowiecki, Ceci and Milano
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks have signed 33-year old goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year deal. Leighton played with Donbass of the KHL last season. He'll give the Blackhawks depth in net with Rockford of the AHL.…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Hayes and the 2015 Winter Classic
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Source confirms that the Bruins have interest in UFA Kevin Hayes. Hayes is looking for a situation where he could compete for an NHL roster spot this season. That wouldn't happen in Chicago. Jarome Iginla and…
News and Rumors: Hayes, Shanahan and Milano
Mark Divver: Kevin Hayes agent had meetings set up for yesterday afternoon at his office with NHL teams. They could be spending this morning narrowing down teams and then talk with the four or five finalists on Monday. Steve Simmons…
Rumors: Hayes, Barrie, Gagne, Bylsma and Devils
NHL: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on not being able to sign Kevin Hayes. “We offered Kevin what we believed was a generous and fair contract. Unfortunately, he felt it was in his best interests to become a free agent. We…
NHL Rumors III: Devils, Red Wings, Hayes, Burmistrov and Bissonnette
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Both Devils GM Lou Lamoreillo and owner Josh Harris say that there has been no thought of bringing back Ilya Kovalchuk. Lamoriello said that Kovalchuk is unable to return before 2018-19. “I’ll answer that the…