NHL Rumors: Clarkson, Leafs, Hemsky, Miller, Iginla, Greiss and Old Habs-Lightning Trade Rumor
Greg Brady: SportsNet's Doug MacLean said yesterday morning on the Fan 590 that there will be serious discussions from the Maple Leafs about the possibility of buying out David Clarkson this summer for salary cap relief. Mike Zeisberger of the…
Morning Hits: NHL Accounting, HHOF, Selanne Offer Sheet, Top Scorers and Varlamov
Bob McKenzie: "NHL and NHLPA yesterday officially signed off on final accounting of 2012-13 season, when clubs overspent cap by about $265M. So each NHL club will soon get more than $5M from the NHLPA escrow fund. They've known for awhile they getting…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes
Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…
Morning Hits: Faulk, Gelinas, van Reimsdyk, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Renaud Lavoie: Justin Faulk's deal with the Hurricanes contains a modified no-trade clause in which he would accept a trade to 15 teams. Rich Chere: Devils Eric Gelinas said he "completely understands" if they want to use a veteran deferenseman…
Injury Notes: Penguins, Coyotes, Oilers, Rangers, Capitals, Panthers, Flyers, Canadiens and Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin will be out two to three weeks with a foot injury. Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Mike Smith is day-to-day. Mark Visentin has been called up. John Shannon: Smith had an MRI in Pittsburgh yesterday and will see a…
Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…
Injury Notes: Coyotes, Wings, Canucks, Bruins, Leafs, Sens, Wild, Sharks, Habs, Rangers and Caps
John Shannon: Coyotes Mike Smith traveled with the team to Pittsburgh for further evaluation. Have heard, "does not look good." (was wearing a knee brace) Pavel Datsyuk: "Dear All, I started skating. Hoping to play soon. Thanks for your support!"…
NHL VIDEOS: Emelin’s Hip Check On Lucic … Lucic ‘Spears’ Emelin
DJ Bean: Bruins Milan Lucic on Canadiens Alexei Emelin: "Whether it's fair, legal or whatever you want to call it, if he wasn't scared, he would stand up & hit me and not go after my knees. It just shows how big…
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…