Quick Hits: NHLPA to poll players about visors, More discussions for challenge needed, Pens scout Avs-Stars, Hearing for Lupul
Dan Rosen via twitter: Mathieu Schneider said the NHLPA will look to grandfather in the use of visors, making them mandatory for all players entering the NHL. Chris Johnston via twitter: The NHLPA will poll its members about the grandfathering them…
Quick Hits: Boychuk, Komisarek, Commodore, Sustr, Hammond, Iginla, Kiprusoff and Leafs
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Predators have put forward Zach Boychuk on waivers. The Maple Leafs have put defenseman Mike Komisarek on waivers. Komisarek has waived his no-movement clause and will report to the AHL Marlies if nobody claims him.…
Injury, Lines and Goalie Notes: Hurricanes, Capitals, Lightning, Canadiens, Stars, Oilers, Maple Leafs and Ducks
Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes Justin Faulk is out 2-4 weeks with a knee sprain. Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green said he'll play tomorrow against the Jets. Mark Masters via twitter: Lightning coach Guy Boucher said that…
NHL Rumors III: Bruins, Stars, Flyers, Ducks, Rangers, Sharks, Flames, Senators, and Maple Leafs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Bruins may have to cross Daniel Alfredsson off their wish list as the Senators refuse to drop in the standings. Jarome Iginla is a possibility depending on the price. Jaromir Jagr and Brenden Morrow are also…
NHL Rumors II: Ribeiro, Gaborik, Regehr, Bouwmeester, Ryan, Roy, Stafford, Backstrom, Cullen, Leafs and Vinny trade that didn’t happen
David Pagnotta via twitter: With Corey Perry off the market, players like Mike Ribeiro, Marian Gaborik and Robyn Regehr are getting most of the attention. David Pagnotta via twitter: With Jay Bouwmeester's salary and the high asking price for Keith…
NHL Rumors I: Bouillon, Clarkson, Sustr, DeKeyser, Gardiner, Scouting the Habs-Sabres and Kings-Coyotes
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: Contract extension talks have begun between the Canadiens and Francis Bouillon. The Fouth Period: Devils winger David Clarkson is a UFA at the end of the season, and he and the Devils have only held very…
Injury Notes: Eaves, Malone, Hedman, Methot, Vanek, Faulk, Corvo and Ruutu
Ted Kulfan via twitter: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Patrick Eaves has no fractures in his jaw and is day-to-day. Damian Cristodero via twitter: Lightning winger Ryan Malone is out indefinitely with a left shoulder injury. Defenseman Victor…
Quick Hits: Perry, Lecavalier, Campbell, Penguins, Michalek, Enstrom, Kostitsyn and Laich
Fan 590 Audio: Corey Perry interview on Hockey Central @ Noon. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: "Does the Corey Perry deal mean the squeeze on the NHL's middle class is on until the cap goes up? Short answer: Yup. Best will…
Lines and Goalies: Leafs, Devils, Capitals, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Panthers, Senators and Penguins
Mark Masters via twitter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel; MacArthur-Grabovski-Frattin; Lupul-Kadri-Kulemin; Komarov-McClement-Orr; McLaren. Defensive pairings: Gunnarsson-Phaneuf; Fraser-Franson; Liles-Holzer. Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils lines: Ponikarovsky-Henrique-Kovalchuk; Pesonen-Elias-Clarkson; Carter-Zajac-Bernier: Barch-Gionta-Kostopoulos. Defensive pairings: Salvador-Zidlicky: Greene-Harrold: Volchenkov-Larsson. Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals lines: Johansson-Backstrom-Ovechkin; Fehr-Ribeiro-Brouwer; Chimera-Perreault-Ward; Laich-Beagle-Hendricks. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers…
NHL Attendance For Each Team After 12 Home Games: 2012-13
Here is round two of our attendance tracking for this season. As noted in our first installment, we're tracking based on six game increments or 25% percent of their home games. Attendance figures have to be taken with a grain…
Corey Perry Salary Breakdown
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Salary breakdown for Corey Perry's new deal according to a source: Season Salary Signing bonus 2013-14 $7.0 million n/a 2014-15 $5.0 million $4.0 million 2015-16 $5.0 million $4.0 million 2016-17 $6.0 million $4.0 million 2017-18 $7.5…
NHL Rumors II: Senators looking to add, Stewart trade speculation, Not so fast on Ryan, Time for a Sharks reset
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators are in a good spot and GM Bryan Murray is thinking about adding and not subtracting. Their top prospects won't be available. "I don't know that there's a specific (approach yet). We've…