Maple Leafs would have trouble getting equal value for Phil Kessel
Mark Zolinski of the Toronto Star: (Going off Cox's piece yesterday about trading Phil Kessel) Kessel might be used as part of a Rick Nash package or a 1st round pick. Gord Stellick thinks Kessel has good value. Bill Watters…
Suter talks Radulov … Leafs inclined to keep 1st … Toews’ concussion … Lidstrom out a week … Wild injury update … MacDonald hurts shoulder
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators defesneman Ryan Suter on the possible return of Alexander Radulov. “It takes away from the guys we have on the team when we talk about other guys coming in, and guys who have been…
Afternoon notes on: 2 College FAs, Backstrom, Kulemin, Zajac, Toews, Leafs lines and starting goalies
Roger Millions via twitter: The Flames are interested in NCAA defenseman Dan DeKeyser of Western Michigan and winger JT Brown of UMD. John Buccigross via twitter: The Lightning are also interested in DeKeyser and Brown. The Red Wings are interested…
Quick update on Alexander Radulov
Slava Malamud via twitter: Alexander Radulov is in talks with Salavat about his release. He "can release self unilaterally, would have to give up 2/3 salary." Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Radulov wants to leave for Nashville right away but Salavat…
Morning notes on: Kessel, Crosby, Letang, Lidstrom, Kuznetsov, Gerbe, Nash, Selanne, Gomez and Toews
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Cox doesn't think Phil Kessel fits with the Maple Leafs. Despite his ability to score 30 goals, "He’s no leader on a team still developing internal leadership. He’s not combative or a fierce adversary.…
Afternoon notes on: Radulov, Duchene, Perry, Sbisa, Datsyuk, Letang, Backstrom, Eager and Wings starting goalies
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Alexander Radulov's Russian agent said there is no meeting with the KHL today. A decision is expected tomorrow. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche forward Matt Duchene will return to the lineup on Thursday. He…
Radulov and Blues sale update … Free agency approach changing? Injury notes: Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Lecavalier, Bogosian and Versteeg
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile is "cautiously optimistic" that Alexander Radulov could return to the team soon. “The table is set, everything has been discussed, all the hurdles have been cleared,” Poile said via phone from…
Tyler Myers gets a 3 game suspension
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers gets a 3 game suspension for his hit from behind on Montreal Canadiens forward Scott Gomez. The hit was in clear violation of rule 41.1 - Boarding.
Afternoon notes on: Crosby to return, Radulov, Avery, Letang, NHL rules, Bergeron, Parenteau, lines and starting goalies
Pens Inside Scoop via twitter: Penguins Sidney Crosby will return on Thursday against the Rangers. Slava Malamud via twitter: Reports out of Russia are that Alexander Radulov is leaning towards returning to the NHL, but the KHL leaders are doing…
Sabres Tyler Myers has disciplinary hearing for hit on Gomez
Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers will have a disciplinary hearing for his hit on Canadiens forward Scott Gomez. Do you think Myers will get suspended? How many games?
Scouts watching Flyers … Cap going up for now … No waivers for Radulov approved … Ante upped for Jokinen … Wings out
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: 43 Blue Jackets fans took advantage of the Jackets "free switch" from Jeff Carter jersey name plate to Jack Johnson. Many scouts will be watching the Flyers as they have pending UFAs Matt Carle, Nicklas Grossman…
Ducks un-signed top prospect Justin Schultz’s season is over … Now it’s decision time
McKenzie and Stephens on the Anaheim Ducks un-signed college defenseman Justin Schultz. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Ducks top prospect Justin Schultz's season ended yesterday at the University of Wisconsin. He's said to be considering all options including: "1. Returning…