Oilers send Byers to Capitals for Stafford
The Edmonton Oilers have traded left winger Dane Byers to the Washington Capitals for defenseman Garrett Stafford. The 27-year old Byers was drafted by the Rangers, 48th overall in the 2nd round of the 2004 draft. The 33-year old Stafford carries…
NHL Rumors IV: Hurricanes, Bruins, Red Wings, Oilers and Blackhawks
Chip Alexander: GM Jim Rutherford said the deadline day could be quiet for the Hurricanes. Not expecting to add another defenseman after the Bergeron acquisition. Rutherford added, "We can't make a trade that would help us more than getting Justin (Faulk) back."…
Quick Hits: Clowe, Wild, Sabres, Flames, Leafs, Streit and Santorelli
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: Sharks have granted a few teams, including the Wild and Flyers, permission to speak with Ryane Clowe's agent. The Fourth Period: The Wild are looking for a 2nd line winger. One of GM…
Stars trade Jaromir Jagr to the Bruins
The Dallas Stars have traded right winger Jaromir Jagr to the Boston Bruins for a conditionals 2nd round draft pick, left wing Lane MacDermid and right wing Cody Payne. The 2nd round pick would become a 1st round pick if…
Stars trade Roy to the Canucks for pick and prospect
The Dallas Stars trade center Derek Roy to the Vancouver Canucks for 2013 2nd round pick and defenseman Kevin Connauton. The 29-year old Roy was drafted by the Sabres, 32nd overall in the 2001 draft. He carries a $4 million…
NHL Rumors III: Sabres, Stars, Flames, Oilers, Avalanche and Maple Leafs
From twitter unless otherwise noted The Fourth Period: The Sabres could be close to trading captain Jason Pominville. Patrick Caisse of TVA Sports said that the Sabres have asked Pominville to submit a list of eight teams he won't be…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Blues, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Predators, Rangers and Jets
From twitter unless otherwise noted Tracey Bowman: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said that it's unlikely that he'd move any of his roster: "This group has earned the right to see what we can do as a group." ... "The focus is to keep…
NHL Rumors I: Courturier, Clowe looking for 7-8 years, Boyle and the Stars
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: The Flyers are not actively shopping Sean Couturier, but if they are able to land a top-two defenseman or a top-line scorer, they could move him. L.A. Lariviere: Ryane Clowe's agent wouldn't say…
Quick Hits: Scouting the Stars-Ducks, Iginla, Kesler, Bolland and Penner
From twitter unless otherwise noted Mike Heika: Scouting the Stars-Ducks game: the Sharks, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets. Renaud Lavoie: Jarome Iginla hopes to sign an extension with the Penguin. If that is not possible, the Kings are a strong…
Calgary Flames trade Jay Bouwmeester to the St. Louis Blues
The Calgary Flames have traded defenseman Jay Bouwmeester to the St. Louis Blues for a 2013 1st round pick, defenseman Mark Cundari and goalie Reto Berra. According to David Pagnotta, if the Blues miss the playoffs, the Flames will get…
Sabres trade Robyn Regehr to the Kings for draft picks
The Buffalo Sabres have traded defenseman Robyn Regehr to the Los Angeles Kings for two second round draft picks. The 32-year old defenseman was drafted by the Avalanche in the 1st round, 19th overall in 1998. He carries a $4.02…
NHL Rumors VI: Flames give Maple Leafs permission to talk with Kiprusoff
Bruce Arthur: Dreger to Arthur: "The Kiprusoff train is rolling between Dave Nonis and Jay Feaster right now, it really is." Sides talked today. Dreger said that the Maple Leafs would prefer to extend Kiprusoff by a year or two. Kiprusoff…