Free Agent Notes: Filppula, Devils, Raffl and Belov
Joe Yerdon: If Red Wings Valtteri Filppula doesn't re-sign, Yerdon keeps thinking the Flames. Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: The Devils have begun contract talks with Patrick Elias, David Clarkson and Dainius Zubrus. “We’re talking to all of them…
Quick Hits: Maloney, Eakins, Devils and Avalanche
Sarah McLellan: Only one coaching plan at the moment for Coyotes GM Don Maloney: "We're not thinking about other coaches. We're thinking one guy, and that's all we want." Both sides are close on terms of a new deal, but there is…
Senators Notes: Looking for offensive help, could move prospects
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Both GM Bryan Murray and coach Paul MacLean have said the Senators need more scoring next season. They be going over the unrestricted free agents and finding out who might be available on the trade…
Avalanche Notes: Allaire, Roy and the possibility of trading the first overall pick
Adrian Dater: Not certain, but Francois Allaire could be getting a cal from Roy as possibly the Avs goalie coach. Renaud Lavoie: Patrick Roy will be talking to other GM's about trades. Roy has told Joe Sakic that they should…
Quick Hits: Allaire, Cole, Tippett and Smith
Louis Jean: Francois Allaire has been contacted by several teams, "I can't say for certain I'll be back in the NHL I've done this job for 28 years. At the same time I'm not saying I'm not interested. We'll evaluate the opportunities."…
Playoff Hits: Start times, Stoll, Vlasic and Couture
Dan Rosen: The Eastern Conference finals will start in Pittsburgh on Saturday at 8 pm ET. Mark Lazerus: If the Blackhawks win tonight, Game 1 would be on Saturday at 5 pm ET, with Game 2 going on Sunday at 8…
Rangers Hits: Richards, Lundqvist, McDonagh, Stepan, Clowe, Hagelin and Zuccarello
Katie Strang of ESPN: Despite talk of a buyout, Rangers Brad Richards wants to stay. “I signed here to be a Ranger a lot longer than a year and a half,” he said. “I still hope to do that, but…
Quick Hits: Draft, Ference and Stars head coaching position
Bob McKenzie: The NHL draft will be June 30th, starting at 3 pm ET with all 7 round. Matt Kalman: Bruins coach Claude Julien on Andrew Ference: "he’s obviously on the mend. But not ready to say he’s ready to…
Senators Hits: Spezza and Karlsson talk injury, Alfredsson comments on retirement and Gonchar wants to return
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza confirmed that they both wern't close to 100% when they came back. Spezza back surgery recovery was to take three months, but he suffered a setback three weeks…
Morning Hits II: Offseason look at the Senators and Rangers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators will have their exit meetings today. There won't be big changes for the team next year, but they do have about $20 in cap space and some assets to improve the team.…
Morning Hits: Rask, McDonagh, Bryzgalov, Elias, Dupuis, Stastny and the Avs draft options
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: It was a "prove it" year for Tuukka Rask as he took over the No. 1 job from Tim Thomas. He was left off the Vezina Trophy ballots after posting the third best save percentage (.929)…
Injury Notes: Crosby, Kronwall and DeKeyser
Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins Sidney Crosby has been cleared to remove his jaw protector. George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall has an injured right hand after taking a hit on Saturday. “No worries,” Kronwall said.…