Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Islanders, Michalek, Del Zotto, Clowe, Predators and Moulson
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Dater has also heard that an Avs-Panthers deal involving Dmitry Kulikov may have fell through due to the fear that Kulikov may bolt for the KHL on a big contract offer at the end of the…
Morning Hits: Kostka, Hearings set for Neal and Phaneuf, Thornton TBA … Video of Phaneuf’s hit
Tracey Myers: The Blackhawks recalled defenseman Michael Kostka from the AHL and activated him from the IR. Bob McKenzie: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf will have a disciplinary hearing for his hit on Kevan Miller. John Shannon: Penguins James Neal will…
Injury Notes: Lecavalier, Crawford, Hamilton, Staal, Dorsett, Bryzgalov and Kelly
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers Vincent Lecavalier will be out three to four weeks with a non-displaced fracture in his lower back. George Richards: Blackhawks Corey Crawford left last night's game in the first period. Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks saying…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Habs, Preds, Isles, Sabres, Blues, Canes, Pens and Avs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has heated up, but not many teams have the salary cap space to make moves. “We have a cap world with parity but no flexibility,” said the executive. “It’s very difficult for teams…
Injury Notes: Orpik, Eriksson, Staal, Petry, Timonen, Horton, Beauchemin, Hejda, Zidlicky and Lupul
Pittsburgh Penguins: Brooks Orpik was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and was alert and conscious. Orpik left the hospital and is traveling back to the Pittsburgh with the team. Dan Bylsma: "I think he was out on the ice for a period of…
VIDEO: Thornton and Neal Both Likely To Be Suspended … Thornton Has In-Person Hearing
In-person hearing for Thornton. Joe Haggerty: Thornton after the game: "It was definitely awful. Its not what you want to see. Its not what anybody wants to see. I've felt sick all gm" Matthew Scianitti: Thornton a couple weeks ago:…
Morning Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens and Blue Jackets
Scott Powers of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is thinking about having Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane long-term with the Blackhawks when making moves. “We’ve always looked forward,” Bowman said in a phone interview with ESPNChicago.com on Friday. “We have formulas…
Injury Notes: Penguins, Clowe, Neuvirth, Ducks, Lightning, Daley, Bozak and Bickell
Shelly Anderson: Penguins Evgeni Malkin is day-to-day and not traveling with the team to Boston. Pascal Dupuis is day-to-day and traveling with the team to Boston. Andrew Ebbett has a broken ankle. Rich Chere: Devils Ryane Clowe took part in…
Morning Hits: 2014-15 Salary Cap, Liles, Rielly, Pandolfo, Gilroy and Halak
Bob McKenzie: 2014-15 salary cap projection should come next week, sounding like it could be around $70 million. Stephen Whyno: The Maple Leafs have recalled John-Michael Liles. Bob McKenzie: Liles' recall doesn't necessarily mean that the Leafs will loan Morgan Rielly…
The Blackhawks and Rangers Make Minor League Trade
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded right winger Kyle Beach to the New York Rangers for left winger Brandon Mashinter. The 23-year old Beach was drafted 11th overall in the 1st round of the 2008 draft by Chicago. The 25-year old…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Avalanche, Panthers and Sabres
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: After trading Ladislav Smid to the Flames, the Oilers have a hole on defense. Defensemen who could be available: Kyle Quincey (DET), Tim Gleason (CAR), Dmitry Kulikov (FLA) and David Rundblad (PHO). Rumors that…
Morning Hits: Grigorenko, Zadorov, Etem, Steckel, White, Bishop and Conacher
TSN: The Sabres agree to allow Mikhail Grigorenko and Nikita Zadorov to play for Russia at the World Junior Championship. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled Emerson Etem and David Steckel. Mathieu Perreault on the IR. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ian White…