Perry was almost traded to Oilers … Injury notes on Spacek, Lecavalier, Clowe, Green, Hamhuis, Miller, Havlat and 3 Senators
Randy Youngman of the OC Register: In 2003-04, the Anaheim Ducks almost traded Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks were prepared to send Perry and a 2004 1st round pick to the Oilers for center Mike Comrie. Comrie…
Briere, Betts to sit out tomorrow … Sacco should stay, Avs should offer Bryzgalov a deal … Stastny done for year … What to do with Voracek and Brassard
Marcus Hayes of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers forward Danny Briere will likely sit out tomorrows game with lower body soreness. Blair Betts will be out too. Chris Pronger suffered a setback last week, will be back skating this week.…
Some RFA’s to keep an eye on … No Bryzgalov for Leafs … Capitals D update … Datysuk expects to play today
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch thinks there are 3 restricted free agents to keep an eye on. Steven Stamkos: He probably would like one of those large 12 year, $120 million contracts, but the Lightning more interested in…
Sunday morning videos: NHL Sources Say, Coaches Corner, and HNIC Hotstove
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove link: NHL Sources Say:The HC Panel discusses the Ducks goaltending heading into the playoffs, and some bad sportsmanship from the Blackhawks. Don Cherry's Coaches Corner:
Saturday morning free agent notes
Chris Stevenson of the Ottawa Sun: Stevenson thinks with the Devils payroll situation, Zach Parise could get an offer sheet. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Andrew Ladd and the Atlanta Thrashers continue to talk contract. Both sides are "on…
Wideman has hematoma … Pronger out till playoffs … Sid practices … Flames off-season options
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals defenseman Dennis Wideman is out indefinitely with a leg hematoma. Wideman was hit in the leg by Tuomo Ruutu on Tuesday, muscle damage appears limited. Blood was drained from his leg to alleviate…
Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: "General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12." “I said back in the fall, we would not consider…
2,000 Saves in a Single Season
On March 29th, 2011, Cam Ward recorded 38 saves in a game. Save #34 in that game put him at 2,000 saves for the season, joining 11 other NHL goalies to hit 2,000 saves in a single season. Roberto Luongo,…
College Free Agent – Stephane Da Costa
Mar. 31st: 12:27 PM: Mike McMahon via twitter: Sources saying that Da Costa could make his NHL debut with the Senators on Saturday against the Maple Leafs. 11:56 AM: Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Hearing that Ottawa has landed Da Costa…
Hiller still has Vertigo symptoms … Miller could return on weekend … Kaberle and Bruins to talk after season … Oshie to meet GM and coach today
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller admitted that he's still having some vertigo related symptoms. He doesn't know when he'll be fully recovered or when he could return to game action. “Yeah, it’s something that’s still…
Crosby gets clearance to practice with teammates … Miller to sit for Sabres … Roy hopes for 2nd round … Parise hopes for Saturday
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Sidney Crosby has been cleared by doctors to begin practicing with teammates tomorrow morning. He will travel with the team to Florida. He'll still need to get clearance from doctors before he's able to…
Selanne to make decision on next year around July 1st … Crawford-Hawks talks to wait … Blue Jackets could trade 1st round pick … Avalanche could target goalies
Anaheim Ducks via twitter: "Teemu Selanne told media that he’d like to decide on whether to play next season around July 1." Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford will be a RFA, and they will be waiting…