Hurricanes Sign Justin Faulk To Contract Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Justin Faulk to a six-year contract extension worth $29 million. Michael Smith: The extension will carry a $4.833 million salary cap hit. The 22-year old was drafted 37th overall in the 2nd round by…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Flyers, Hurricanes, Islanders, Senators, Panthers and Leafs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Sabres Ted Nolan will likely be signing a three-year contract when they return from their road trip. The Sabres may look to buy out Ville Leino. The Oilers and Flyers are interested in college…
Injury Notes: Sedin, Bernier, Brown, Jones, Koivu, Visnovsky, Ryan and Downie
Elliott Pap: Canucks Henrik Sedin left last night's game after hurting his leg in the second. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said he doesn't know if Jonathan Bernier will be ready on Tuesday. Lisa Dillman: Helene Elliott reporting…
Morning Hits: Flames, Teravainen, Stuart, Vatanen, Whitney and McGinn
Mike Kelly: Since the trade deadline, the Flames are the highest scoring team with 39 goals. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said there is a "good chance" that Teuvo Teravainen will be in the lineup on Tuesday. Kevin Kurz:…
Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…
Injury News and Notes: Pens, Leafs, Flyers, Rangers, Stars, Jets, Habs, Kings and Panthers
Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma: "Vokoun not at the point where he's ready to play. Possibly working to that as (season) winds down. Mere possibility" Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Jonathan Bernier is still dealing with a groin injury. Adam Kimelman: Flyers…
Morning Rumors: Hurricanes, Senators, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Sabres and Flyers
Darren Dreger: The Hurricanes have some big options this offseason. Cam Ward will likely be traded. Jeff Skinner or Eric Staal could become available. It would depend on GM Jim Rutherford's future and if he'll move up, stay in the same…
Injury Notes: Letang, Kane, Bolland, Stuart, Eberle, Seidenberg, Mitchell, Moore and Ranger Speaks
Shelly Anderson: Penguins Kris Letang: " happened in my bathroom, so it could happen anywhere. I don’t feel skating with the guys." Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks expect Patrick Kane to be ready for the start of the playoffs. Alec Brownscombe: Maple…
Morning Rumors: Capitals, Halak, Jets, Reimer and the Maple Leafs
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: There have been no contract talks between the Capitals and Jaroslav Halak's camp, and there won't be until the season is over. “We’re not going to approach those discussions until the end of the…
Morning Injuries and Notes: Blackhawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Wild, Flames, Flyers and Predators
Scott Powers: The Blackhawks put Patrick Kane on the LTIR and recall Teuvo Teravainen and Jeremy Morin. Dan Wood: Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau said they hope to have Cam Fowler back before the end of the regular season. Dan Wood: Boudreau added that Nick Bonino (lower-body) should…
No Discipline for Alex Killorn After Hit On Paul Ranger
It was announced this morning that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn won't receive any supplementary discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Paul Ranger last night. Ranger was taken off the ice on a stretcher. Toronto Maple…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Canucks, Reimer, Islanders, Sabres and Coyotes
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Gallagher thinks that if the Canucks bring back John Tortorella and his coaching staff, Zack Kassian needs to request a trade out of Vancouver if is he reach his potential in the NHL. They…