Morning Hits: Vanek, Skinner, Iginla, Lightning’s Goaltending Duo, Staal and Krupp
Paul Hamilton of WGR 550: Sabres Tomas Vanek is back in town and skated with teammates this week. Vanek said that he never asked to be traded, nor is he looking for a contract extension right now. “No, I never…
Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Sedin’s, Kaberle, Kulda, Wishart and Kichton
James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs will need to get an extension done for Phil Kessel between now and the start of the season if he doesn't want to negotiate during the season. Mirtle thinks he'll end up with one of the top…
Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Cowen, Selanne, Grabovski and Omark
Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs winger Phil Kessel said they haven't had talks about a contract extension. He doesn't want to negotiate a new contract during the season. Rob Longley: Kessel doesn't anticipate any talks happening soon. Bruce Garrioch: There is…
Morning Hits: Giroux, Timonen, Yakupov, Suter and Hunwick
Stephen Whyno: Team Canada GM Steve Yzerman said that Claude Giroux not attending orientation camp won't hurt his chance making the team. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen signed a one-year, $6 million this offseason. Many thought it…
TSN Picks Their Team Canada For the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics
CTV Media: TSN put out their consensus Team Canada for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olymics. Opinion from James Duthie, Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger, Pierre LeBrun and Ray Ferraro. What do you think of who was select and/or not selected? Forwards…
Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Stepan, Henrique and Bobrovsky
Mark Masters: Blues RFA defenseman Alex Pietrangelo: "I’m not even thinking about holding out. I’m thinking about training camp & being there." Steve Zipay of Newsday: Rangers RFA center Derek Stepan gave no indication that he'll hold out and not…
Morning Hits: Rinne, Martin, Callahan, Bryzgalov, Radulov and the Kitchener Rangers
Josh Cooper: (S/T Pro Hockey Talk) Predators GM David Poile said that Pekka Rinne hasn't started skating yet. He had hip surgery in May. Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins defenseman Paul Martin said he's fully recovered from the "significant injury" he suffered at…
Team U.S. and Canada Orientation Camp Hits
Chris Johnston: David Poile said the U.S. Olympic team will be announced "approximately" January 1st. Michael Russo: Poile: "Body of work is important. ... Equally if not more important is what you do in October, November and December." Bob McKenzie: First…
Devils Re-signed Adam Henrique To A Six-Year Contract
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed center Adam Henrique to a six-year, $24 million contract. The deal carries a $4 million salary cap hit. Henrique was drafted by the Devils, 82nd overall in the third round of the 2008 draft.…
Morning Hits: Bergeron, Luongo and Kovalchuk
Dan Rosen: Bruins Patrice Bergeron said he's 95 percent healthy and will be ready for training camp. He has been working out and feeling good. Cam Cole of the Vancouver Sun: Roberto Luongo on if he'll be a happy camper with…
Team Canada Orientation Camp: Insurance, Thornton, Giroux, Chiarelli and Krueger
CP on TSN: Players attended the Team Canada orientation camp did not take to the ice due to high insurance costs. "It would be nice, but it's not the case and I still think we can get a lot out…
Morning Hits: Boyle, Ward, Rajala and Horton
Brian Stubits of CBS Sports: Rangers GM Glen Sather said on Team 1260 radio that he is getting trade calls about Brian Boyle. "I've had a lot of requests for Brian's services," Sather said. "I'm not anxious to trade him.…