Late morning rumors involving: Karlsson, Parise, Moore, Grabovski, MacArthur, Gleason, Mason, Subban, Thomas and Morrow
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators will start serious talks with defenseman Erik Karlsson's agent next week. “We do have to talk,” Murray said Saturday. “In the next week or so, we either have to make a phone…
Suter clears the air … Crosby has fractures to C1 and C2 vertebrae … Possible Flyers targets … A couple Bettman notes … NHL Sources Say video
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ryan Suter wanted to clear the air a bit on comments he made Friday (see yesterday's post). Suter contacted ESPN and his GM David Poile. "I was watching TV this morning and one guy said I…
State of the New York Rangers: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Here is the 3rd installment of our expanded NHL Trade Deadline coverage. We'll be posting team outlooks leading up to trade deadline over the next couple weeks from a variety of contributing writers. Written by Patrick Kearns of TheFourthPeriod.com and…
If Canes go with a total rebuild, could Ward be moved? Canucks-Wings may have interest Moen … Sidney skates … Peckham rumors
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch touches on Suter saying he won't sign a deal before the deadline. The Preds could move his rights at the draft, and the Flyers would definitely be interested. If the Sabres decide to…
Suter won’t sign deal before deadline … Crazy Perry to Canucks rumor … Clowe not moving … Johnson – van Riemsdyk rumor … Pending UFA Dman list
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Predators defenseman Ryan Suter said he won't sign a contract extension before the trade deadline. "I feel it would be more of a distraction than anything," Suter said of signing now. "We’ve never had a timeline…
The Blackhawks have traded for Brendan Morrison
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired center Brendan Morrison from the Calgary Flames for defenseman Brian Connelly. Morrison has a $1.25 million salary cap hit and will be a UFA at the end of the season. He'll likely center the 'Hawks…
Could the Leafs be looking at Clowe? Rutherford wants a ton … No serious talks with Karlson … Peckham, Sutton getting interest … A Miller for Hiller swap?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Only a few GM's are in Ottawa, Brian Burke is one of them, and everyone is waiting for him to make a move. “He’s trying. He’s trying hard. He definitely wants to get bigger,”…
Morrow available? List of players who “could actually impact the playoff races” … Parise not getting traded … Blake drawing interest … 3 “serious” buyers for Coyotes
Bob McKenzie of TSN: There is some talk around the league that Stars forward Brenden Morrow "may" become available before the trade deadline. The Stars are in 10th spot, but only 3 points out and have played less games. Morrow…
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State of the Los Angeles Kings: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Here is the 2nd installment of our expanded NHL Trade Deadline coverage. We'll be posting team outlooks leading up to trade deadline over the next couple weeks from a variety of contributing writers. Written by Dennis Bernstein of TheFourthPeriod.com and…
Devils will need to make a decision on Parise … Carter 100% available … Ruutu could be moved next week … Schenn may be a trade candidate … Niittymaki to waivers
Mark Everson of the NY Post: If the Devils can't afford to sign Zach Parise (Everson guesses 10 years at $80 million) to a contract extension before the trade deadline, they may have to decide if they want to trade…
Maple Leafs sign John-Michael Liles to a 4 year extension … What does it mean for Grabovski … Leafs Audio
2:35 PM: Chris Johnston via twitter: 1st 3 years are at $4.25 million. The last year Liles will get $2.75 million. 12:10 PM: Bob McKenzie via twitter: Liles contract extension with the Maple Leafs if for 4 years, a $3.875…