Bruins trade Marco Sturm to the LA Kings
6:59 PM: Bob McKenzie via twitter: "Medical issues clouding potential Marco Sturm trade from BOS to LAK. No deal in place at this time. Some uncertainty whether it gets done." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Sturm waived NTC to go to…
Markov could be out a year after surgery … Flyers will need to make a roster move … Sens could trade Lee if… Funny goal celebration video
Tony Marinaro via twitter: A string of tweets regarding Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov's injury: "Andrei Markov Breaking News Again: Next week, Andrei Markov will undergo surgery to his right knee." "As I reported NOV 16: partial tear ACL graft…
Rogers Communications looking to buy piece of MLSE
It has been all over the news today that Rogers Communications is looking to buy 66% of MLSE from the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board for approximately $1.3 billion. The deal could include Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC soccer club, the…
Edmonton Oilers considering relocating to Quebec City?
Edmonton Journal: Top executives from the Edmonton Oilers (President of hockey operations Kevin Lowe, President and CEO Patrick Laforge and Katz ownership group member Paul Marcaccio) will meet with the Mayor of Quebec City, Regis Labeaume, to discuss the possibilities…
No progress on Stamkos contract … Seguin to the World Juniors? Would Sharks trade for Beauchemin or Wisniewski?
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: There is no new progress to report on the Steven Stamkos contract extension. Yzerman was in Toronto but didn't meet with Stamkos's side. "I go back to what I said before, we have to…
Hockey writer Jim Kelley passes away
We send our condolences to the family and friends of Jim Kelley. Kelley passed away last night pancreatic cancer. Worth taking the time to read if you haven't already is Kelley's Sportsnet.ca piece on the passing of Pat Burns. His…
Afternoon NHL roundup – Nov. 30th 2010
Tim Sassone via twitter: Marian Hossa will be of the Blackhawks lineup for 2-3 weeks. Rich Chere via twitter: Jamie Langenbrunner hopes to be back in the New Jersey Devils lineup on Thursday. Allan Walsh via twitter: Pierre-Marc Bouchard will…
Washington trades Fleischmann to Colorado for Hannan
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have sent defenseman Scott Hannan to the Washington Capitals for forward Tomas Fleischmann. The Avalanche are looking to replace some scoring after losing Chris Stewart for at least a month. Both…
Bruins need to clear about $3.2 million more … Line changes for the Blues … Chris Stewart out 4-6 weeks … Slewfoot by Crosby (video)?
James Murphy of ESPN Boston: After trading Matt Hunwick yesterday, the Bruins now have $300,000 in extra cap space (after Marc Savard returns for LTIR), and will need to clear about $3.2 million more when Marco Sturm is ready to…
Bruins trade Hunwick to Avs for Cohen
Rich Thompson of the Boston Herald: The Boston Bruins have sent defenseman Matt Hunwick to the Colorado Avalanche for defenseman Colby Cohen. The move was a cost cutting measure for the Bruins as Marc Savard is close to returning the…
Savard returning Thursday? Kadri centering Kessel and MacArthur … Leighton returning soon.
Joe Haggerty via twitter: Marc Savard hasn't ruled out returning to the lineup on Thursday versus the Lightning. Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Though not official, Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michael Leighton could return this week on a conditioning…
Fleischmann to Cancucks? Kings? Would the Pens trade Malkin? Would the Devils trade Brodeur? Perron close to be symptom free
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Rumors are heating up that the Washington Capitals are looking to move Tomas Fleischmann for a defenseman. Fleischmann has 4 goals in 22 games, was a healthy scratch mid November against the Sabres, and…