Morning rumors with video: Panthers, Oilers, Kaleta, Eller, Phaneuf, Noel and Gardiner
Harvey Fialkov: "Kulikov to Leafs trade rumors eminated from Toronto Sun. So early for these rumors. Panthers are easy target b/c of good young players." ... "Tallon said Ottawa Sun report about dealing veterans was absolute hearsay as is today's…
Morning Hits: Monahan, Street, Heatley, Gagne and Scouting Flames-Coyotes
Craig Custance: If the Flames keep Sean Monahan up, it will be strictly based on his development. They are not concerned about burning a year. Randy Sportak: The Flames sent Ben Street to the AHL. Monahan's decision will come today.…
Injury Notes: Lundqvist, Helm, Eaves, Ericsson, Jones, Stajan, Girordano and Thomas
Steve Zipay: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist is day-to-day with a "minor issue" and not guaranteed to start on Thursday. Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Darren Helm has a sore groin and going through more tests yesterday to…
Line Combos: Flyers, Panthers, Flames, Islanders, Leafs, Devils and Canucks
Sarah Baicker: Flyers new top line: Giroux centering Lacavalier and Raffl. David Neal: Panthers lines: Upshall-Gomez-Boyes, Flash-Barkov-Versteeg, Bjugstad-Huberdeau-Winchester Matthias-Goc-Kopecky. Randy Sportak: Flames lines: Glencross-Monahan-Hudler; Baertschi-Backlund-Stempniak; Galiardi-Cammalleri-Jones. NY Islanders: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo, Bouchard-Nielsen-Bailey, Nelson-Regin-Clutterbuck, Martin-Cizikas-McDonald. David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel, Raymond-Bolland-Leivo, McClement-Kadri-Lupul, Bodie-Smith-Orr. Tom…
Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Liles, Tootoo, Kulikov, Horton, Meszaros, Grigorenko, Green and Miller
Mark Spector: Thinks the Oilers have another deal in the works. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I know there has been some dialogue between Edmonton and Anaheim regarding Jonas Hiller" Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the Oilers have…
Morning Hits: Kaleta, Zadorov, Clarkson, Eminger, Eager and Elias
John Shannon: The NHL should have their ruling on Patrick Kaleta's appeal on Wednesday. Ryan Pyette: From Buffalo News: "Sabres coach Ron Rolston said Zadorov will get more action in future games before any decision is made." James Mirtle: Leafs David…
Injury Notes: Prust, Nash, Khudobin, Kulemin, Gorges, Lehtonen, Brunner, Boyle, Kronwall and Gagner
Eric Engels: Canadiens Brandon Prust is out a month with a shoulder injury. Patrick Kearns: "If nothing new is the official statement regarding Nash's concussion, well, it means nothing really but he's probably not back anytime soon." Katie Carrera: Capitals…
NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Mike Brown to Sharks For Pick
The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Mike Brown to the San Jose Sharks for a fourth round draft pick. Brown was drafted 159th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the Vancouver Canucks. James Mirtle: Sharks GM…
VIDEO: McLeod Suspended For Hit On Kronwall
Avalanche forward Cody McLeod has been suspended for boarding Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall. McLeod could have avoided a boarding hit, but makes an adjustment. Kronwall was injured on the play. McLeod has no history. Comment: Was the suspension length…
VIDEO: Grabner Suspended for Head Hit On Gerbe
New York Islanders winger Michael Grabner was suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head of Carolina Hurricanes Nathan Gerbe. Comment: Was the suspension the right amount? Too much? Not enough?
Afternoon Hits: Europe, Alfie, Rielly, Boyle, Ristolainen, Helm, Smith, Bournival, Timonen, Pietro, Burns and Clowe
Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA will have another meeting this week regarding going to Europe. Bill Roose: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson will play in his 10th game this season and will collect a $2 million bonus. Jonas Siegel: Maple…
Lines and Goalies: Isles, Avs, Pens, Leafs, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Rangers, Wings and Devils
New York Islanders: Islanders lines: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo; Bouchard-Nielsen-Bailey; Grabner-Regin-Clutterbuck-Nelson; Martin-Cizikas-McDonald-Boulton. Adrian Dater: Avalanche lines: Landeskog-Stastny-Tanguay, O'Reilly-Duchene-Downie, McGinn-MacKinnon-Parenteau, Cliche-Mitchell-Bordeleau. Shelly Anderson: Penguins lines: Kunitz-Crosby-Dupuis Jokinen-Malkin-Kobasew Glass-Sutter-Conner Zolnierczyk-Vitale-Adams (Jeffrey). David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel Raymond-Bolland-Leivo McClement-Kadri-Lupul-(McLaren) Bodie-Smith-Orr Clarkson. JP TVA Sports: Canadiens lines: Bournival-Plekanec-Gionta Galchenyuk-Eller-Gallagher Moen-Desharnais-Bourque Blunden-White-…