Morning Hits: Habs-B’s, Rangers, Devils, Stars, Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings and Ducks
Louis Jean: The Canadiens and Bruins series will start on Thursday, with Game 2 on Saturday. Dejan Kovacevic: The Rangers are now 0-12 in playoff games since 2009 when they've had the series lead. Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: "Realistically…
Jaromir Jagr Has A One-Year In Place With The Devils
Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils pending UFA Jaromir Jagr said after practicing with the Czech National Team that he has a deal in place with New Jersey according to iSport.cz and Czech TV reports.Jagr has repeatedly said he wanted…
NHL Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Islanders, Hurricanes, Leafs, Stalock and Gretzky
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things that could happen with the Blue Jackets this offseason. 1. Lock up Ryan Johansen - Johansen is a RFA and they'll have to decide if they want to do a bridge deal or a…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
Morning Hits: GMs, Backes Talk, Vellucci and Waivers
Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is the longest running GM. Jim Rutherford was second (June 28, 1994) and George McPhee was third (June 9, 1997). Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "I'm sorry, but Backes is not a #1 on a Cup…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Duchene, Backes, Umberger, Bishop, Datsyuk and Weiss
Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma gave no injury updates. Dan Rosen: Avs Matt Duchene said he wasn't close to 100 percent, but he felt good enough that he would be able to make plays. Brian Wilde: The Blues say…
NHL Rumors: Miller, Blues, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Ryan Miller on what his next few days and weeks will be like: “I don’t know,” he said. “Just have to take them as they come now. I guess I’m free to…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Alfredsson, Capitals GM Candidates, Flames and Canucks
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some early offseason priorities for Red Wings GM Ken Holland. 1. Add an impact defenseman - the will have cap space this summer as David Legwand, Daniel Alfredsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi, Kyle Quincey, Jonas Gustavsson…
Morning Hits: Duchene, Kreider, Islanders, Needing a GM and McPhee
Pierre LeBrun: Avs Patrick Roy on Matt Duchene on potentially playing in Game 6: "We're going to take a serious look at it." Andrew Gross of the Bergon Record: Rangers Chris Kreider is skating but is still unable to shoot. He…
NHL Rumors: Spezza, Callahan, Panthers, Canucks, Kulemin, Islanders and Habs Ticket Revenue
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Warren thinks that Jason Spezza has likely played his last game in a Senators uniform. The Senators could trade Spezza for a package that includes a "harder"player that GM Bryan Murray is looking for.…
NHL Injuries: Crosby, Alfredsson, Tyutin, Howard and Duchene
Terry Koshan: Sidney Crosby on his health: "I feel good. Nothing that would affect the way I play." Helene St. James: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson hopes to play in Game 5. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards didn't confirm that…
NHL Video: Stars Ryan Garbutt Spears Ducks Corey Perry
Dallas Stars Ryan Garbutt received a 5 minute major for spearing Anaheim Ducks Corey Perry in the first period of last night's game. Earlier in the series, Perry gave a little spear to Jamie Benn, and only received a two…