Morning Hits: Outdoor Games, Fleischmann, Gudbranson, VandeVelde, Jeffrey, Corrado and Howard
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Seems likely that the Avalanche will get an outdoor game next year. MillerCoors wants to have a game in Denver. Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars would like to hold an outdoor game. “We are in…
The Avalanche Sign Semyon Varlamov to Contract Extension
The Colorado Avalanche have signed goaltender Semyon Varlamov to a five-year contract extension worth $29.5 million, a $5.9 million salary cap hit. The 25-year old Varlamov was drafted 23rd overall in the 2006 draft by the Capitals. He carries a…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Flames David Jones
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Calgary Flames should trade David Jones. Jones could bring a team some good secondary scoring, as he's scored 20 goals twice before the lockout, but the 29-year old only scored three goals last season,…
Morning Rumors II: Brodeur, Vanek, Cammalleri, Red Wings, Senators, Leafs and Malone
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Though he's "not at all" looking to be traded, Devils Martin Brodeur is open to the idea of waiving his no-trade clause. “I’m open to anything,” Brodeur told me. “I just want to play. So,…
Morning Rumors I: Rangers Edition – Girardi, Callahan and McGinn
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rumors floating around that the Rangers could trade Ryan Callahan, and it's thought that they may not restrict themselves to only dealing with the Western Conference. Callahan is in the final year with a $4.25 million…
Morning Hits: Coyotes, Outdoor Games, Olympics, Stars, Ducks, Flyers, Flames, Jets and Starting Goalies
Chris Nichols: Starting in 2014-15, the Phoenix Coyotes will be known as the Arizona Coyotes. Darren Dreger: There are likely to be four outdoor games next season. Teams that are showing interest are the Sharks, Coyotes, Avalanche, Bruins and the…
Injury Notes: Flames, Canucks, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Senators
Wes Gilbertson: Flames Mike Cammalleri to return on today from his concussion. News 1130 Sports: Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev fractured his thumb and won't be able to return until after the Olympic break. Sarah Baicker: Flyers Kimmo Timonen will travel…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jets Andrew Ladd
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Winnipeg Jets should trade Andrew Ladd. Nick Kypreos thinks that GM Kevin Cheveldayoff "should have his head examined if he's going to move Andrew Ladd at the trade deadline." The 28-year old Ladd is…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Oilers Ales Hemsky
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Edmonton Oilers should trade Ales Hemsky. The 30-year old Hemsky will be a UFA at the end of the season. He carries a $5 million salary cap hit. Shannon thinks Hemsky could fill a…
Morning Rumors III: Rangers, Sharks, Leafs, Pens, Stars, Sabres, Blues, Wild, Coyotes and Canadiens
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Trade talk is picking up. "There’s definitely more talking going on," one team executive told ESPN.com Monday night. "Some of the bubble/lower teams have begun to share their lists of players they might move if they fall…
Morning Rumors II: Canadiens, Avs, Devils, Kings, Panthers, Lightning, Preds, Leafs and Ducks
Craig Custance: A GM on where trade talks are for most teams: "Everybody is just kind of in the feeling out stage." Hope Smoke: Maple Leafs Dave Poulin: "There is a lot of trade discussion going on and that will continue during…
Morning Rumors I: Goalie Version – Miller, Ward, Thomas and Brodeur
Chad Graff: There is no truth to the rumor that the Wild made an offer to the Sabres for Ryan Miller. myNHLTradeRumors: Nick Kypreos said on HC @ Noon that the Capitals are kicking tires on Ryan Miller. Neil Greenberg:…