Hurricanes acquire Westgarth from Kings for Stewart and picks
The Carolina Hurricanes have traded for forward Kevin Westgarth. The Kings will receive forward Anthony Stewart, a 2013 4th round pick and a 2014 6th round pick. “We were looking for a character, team guy who can play a gritty…
Habs send Gomez home, buyout in summer … P.K. and Canadiens not close … Caps lines … Nonis on Leafs goaltending
David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens will be releasing Scott Gomez. He'll be sent home for the season. The Canadiens will be buying his contract out this summer. Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Gomez will get a pro-rated $5.5 million this year and will…
Medvedev coming to N.A. to talk Kovalchuk buyout … Teams could look at Hemsky … Reasons for Flyers to go after Luongo
Igor Eronko via twitter: KHL president Alex Medvedev said he'll be heading to North America in February to talk to the Devils about a contract buyout for Ilya Kovalchuk to bring him back to Russia. The Fourth Period: With the…
Draft date set … Keeping salary in trades … Fines increased … Random drug testing
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHL draft will be June 30th, and will have all 7 rounds. Bob McKenzie via twitter: "*MOU (Memo of Understanding). Legally binding document that will suffice until full CBA is legally drawn up." James Mirtle…
Free Agent notes involving: Del Zotto, Ranger, Franson, Fehr, Palmieri and Foster
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Rangers and Michael Del Zotto have tentatively agreed on a contract. He is expected to be in camp today. Larry Brooks via twitter: Brooks was told that Del Zotto's deal is for 2 years and around…
Injury notes involving: Green, Bailey, Montador, Henrique, Kopitar, Scandella, Brodin, Laich, Briere and Ohlund
Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals defenseman Mike Green had Lasik eye surgery two days ago. Green said: "I had a blurry puck." Arthur Staple via twitter: Islanders forward Josh Bailey is out 2 to 4 weeks after having his knee…
Video of Brian Burke’s Press Conference
Opening Statement from Brian Burke: Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: Part 9:
Trades coming soon? Coyotes talking trade … Krejci aware of rumors … Luongo fine with waiting … Sens should target Kane
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie thinks that some GM's are sitting on trades and signings that are done or close to being done. As soon as they are allowed to make moves, there will be some activity. Darren Dreger via…
Free agent notes on Subban, Del Zotto, Perry, Pandolfo and Barker
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Yesterday was a key decision day on which direction the Canadiens will take on the P.K. Subban negotiations. A big commitment needs to be made to get him into camp on Sunday. Dave Stubbs via twitter:…
Redden asked to sit out the year … Cole will review his situation after this year … Ilya to return Tues. … Backstrom skating
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Wade Redden will sit out the year at the Rangers request and will be bought out after the season. The Rangers didn't want him playing in case of an injury. Larry Brooks via…
April 3rd – Trade Deadline Day … Burke to have press conference today … Team physicals can start … Underagers attending camp
Sam Carchidi via twitter: The trade deadline day will be April 3rd. Michael Russo via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA are hoping to sign the Memo of Understanding today. Bill Daly: "The lockout won't be lifted & nothing happens unless or…
Quick hits on: Luongo, Del Zotto, Red Wings and Rangers lines, camp invites, Whitney’s ankle and Armstrong extension coming
Bob Stauffer via twitter: Some media suggest the Oilers are interested in Luongo. Stauffer doesn't see it as it's Devan Dubnyk's time. Bob Stauffer via twitter: Would be surprised if the Rangers traded Michael Del Zotto. He's a good puck-moving…