NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Kane, Brodeur, Ward, Staal and MacLean
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canuck Ryan Kesler has already asked for a trade out of Vancouver. The organization may now realize that he needs to be dealt. Pierre LeBrun on an ESPN podcast: "In terms of Kesler, not…
NHL Video: Should Douglas Murray Be Suspended?
Montreal Canadiens Douglas Murray received a match penalty for hitting New York Islanders Johan Sundstrom. Do you think Murray should be suspended? If so, how many games?
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Blues, Canadiens, Jets, Bruins, Islanders and Sharks
Andrew Gross: Rangers Alain Vigneault said that Ryan McDonagh will skate on his own today, and will take the morning skate on Saturday before determining if he'll play on Saturday. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues David Backes had a boot on his…
NHL Rumors III: Predators, Senators, Oilers, Capitals and Rangers
The Fourth Period: The Predators will be looking at add another dynamic goal-scorer this offseason. The Preds may look at the trade route rather through free agency. They could dangle Colin Wilson and Ryan Ellis again. They could go big…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs Edition: Shanahan, Hextall, Keepers and Who Is Expendable
Nick Kypreos: Source confirms that Maple Leafs CEO Tim Leiweke is interested in bringing in Brendan Shanahan. Bob McKenzie: Confirms that the Leiweke has contacted Shanahan for a top hockey ops position. Adam Proteau: Shanahan may not of the experience…
NHL Rumors I: Canucks Offseason Priorities and Trevor Linden Press Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: Canucks offseason priorities: 1. Build a qualified front office 2. Let the new management team make a call on John Tortorella 3. Get younger up front. The Canucks re-stock by trading Ryan Kesler, Alexander Edler, Kevin…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
NHL Injuries: Pens, Hawks, Blue Jackets, Canes, Lightning, Bruins, Leafs, Flames, Rangers, Coyotes and Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins Kris Letang was cleared by doctors and returned to the lineup. Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews could start skating today. Coach Joel Quenneville expects Patrick Kane and Toews to be "100 percent" for Game 1. Adam Vingan:…
NHL Rumors III: Jones, Michalek, Gaborik, Leino and McKenzie on NHL Live
Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Ryan Jones when asked where he'll be playing next season: “Not here.” “When you look at the team and you look at me, it’s that time for both,” said the 29-year-old. “They haven’t said…
NHL Rumors II: Vancouver Canucks Edition
Farhan Lalji: Told that Trevor Linden will be officially named the Canucks President today. Farhan Lalji: Told that there was a buyout provision in Mike Gillis' contract that states that the Canucks would only have to pay half of the…
NHL Rumors I: Kypreos, MacLean, Ferraro and Dreger Talk Maple Leafs
Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "If I look at the Leafs I say Kessel, Bozak, JVR, Phaneuf, Bernier and Rielly are safe and everyone else can be moved" ... "When you're locked into some of these long-term deals it makes it very difficult to improve.…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Wild, Lightning, Panthers, Islanders, Blue Jackets, Blues and Avs
Shelly Anderson: Both Evgeni Malkin and Joe Vitale met with doctors and are skating lightly, but not ready to practice yet. Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Sidney Crosby, Brooks Orpik, Chris Kunitz and Olli Maatta are day-to-day.…