Kessel trade doubtful this season … Leafs and Sens call Panthers … Umberger might be available … Bruins want to be ready
Darren Dreger via twitter: On teams calling about Phil Kessel, it's a "possibility," but not a fire sale. Dreger doubts it happens this season. The asking price would be at least a top 6 forward and a high pick. Howard…
Injury notes: Helm, Gunnarsson, Brown, Simmonds, Lander, Eager, Bogosian, Byfuglien and Miettinen
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: On Red Wings Darren Helm back injury: "They ruled out everything bad," general manager Ken Holland told the Free Press. "It's a small strain or tear in a lower back ligament. He…
Market value for Timonen … A Blue Jackets rant … Visnovsky to join Isles … Campoli to Switzerland
Bill Meltzer via twitter: On Kimmo Timonen's reported 1 year, $6 million contract. He got market value, considering the factors: "1) Defensemen leaguewide command a premium. A four-time All-Star, regardless of age, commands an ultra-high premium. 2) Timonen was the best remaining potential…
Bruins trade Tim Thomas to the Islanders
Eklund via twitter: The Islanders have traded for goalie Tim Thomas. Arthur Staple via twitter: The Islanders send a conditional 2nd round pick in either 2014 or 2015 to the Bruins for Tim Thomas. Arthur Staple via twitter: 2nd round…
Roster notes for tonight: Ehrhoff, Callahan, Boyle, Simmonds, Cizikas, Granlund, Kovalev and Letang
John Vogl via twitter: Sabres defenseman Christian Ehrhoff will return to the lineup tonight. Missed one game. Arthur Staple via twitter: Sounding like Rangers Brian Boyle is out, Ryan Callahan is back in, Dan Girardi is out, Steve Eminger is…
Lines and Starting goalies: Leafs, Flames, Senators, Devils, Penguins, Wild, Blues, Islanders, Rangers and Flyers
Paul Hendrick via twitter: Maple Leafs lines: JVR-Bozak-Kessel. MacArthur-Kadri-Frattin. Kulemin-Grabo-Komarov. McClement-Steckel-Orr. Roger Millions via twitter: Flames lines: Cammalleri Tanguay Iginla-Cervenka Stajan Hudler-Glencross backlund Stempniak-Begin Jones Comeau. Defensive pairings and goalies: Giordano Bouwmeester-Brodie Wideman-Smith Butler- Irving in Goal- Taylor backup. Bruce Garrioch via twitter:…
Shanahan breaks down some hits that didn’t lead to suspensions
Sharks Brad Stuart's hit on Avalanche Gabriel Landeskog. Landeskog returned to the game, but hasn't played since. Maple Leafs Mike Brown on Sabres Patrick Kaleta. Keleta has a neck injury and hasn't returned. Kings Jarrett Stoll's hit on Ducks defenseman…
Free agent and Trade rumors: O’Reilly, Timonen, Luongo, Kiprusoff, Bishop, Kessel, Bernier, Sabres and Capitals
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche and Ryan O'Reilly's camp did talk, but it looking like neither side is going to budge. The Avs remain at 2 years and $7 million or 5 years and $17 million. O'Reilly…
Injury Notes: Kiprusoff, Simmonds, Fowler and Arnott
Wes Gilbertson via twitter: The Calgary Flames have signed goalie Danny Taylor, who was playing with Abbotsford Heat on an AHL only deal. Miikka Kiprusoff is day-to-day. James Mirtle via twitter: Miikka Kiprusoff: "I really believe that this is a short…
Ducks acquire Lovejoy
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired defenseman Ben Lovejoy from the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2014 5th round draft pick. The 28 year old Lovejoy went undrafted and carries a $525,000 cap hit.
Quick Hits: Goligoski, Johansen and Schneider
Mike Heika via twitter: Stars coach Glen Gulutzan on making Alex Goligoski a scratch last night: "Alex needs to get back to Alex’s level.'' Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets have sent Ryan Johansen to Springfield of the AHL.…
The Devils acquire Loktionov from the Kings
The New Jersey Devils have sent a 2013 5th round draft pick to the Los Angeles Kings for center Andrei Loktionov. Loktionov was drafted by the Kings, #123 overall in the 5th round of the 2008 NHL draft. He carries…