Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Roundup – Part 2
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN:The Kings are targeting in order: Brad Richards, Ales Hemsky, and David Booth. Richards is complicated deal as he is out with a concussion with no timetable, and has a no-trade clause. The Rangers are also interested…
Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Round Up – Part 1
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators and Chris Phillips will continue to talk today, both sides will need to figure out if the gap can be closed. If it's decided that he won't be re-signing, options are for him to…
Will take Schenn to get Hemsky … Phillips-Senators still apart … Connolly staying in Buffalo, they’re buyers … NHL Sources Say videos
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips talked again today but are having trouble closing the gap. Mark Spector via twitter: Ales Hemsky heading to the LA Kings a 'non-starter' without Brayden Schenn being included. As of today,…
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Seabrook and Blackhawks close on extension … Wild look at Penner … Waiver notes … Trade deadline video from Van. Sun
Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Look for #Panthers Bryan McCabe to be traded to the #Rangers as early as today. McCabe willing to waive no-movement clause." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brent Seabrook and the Chicago Blackhawks are close to signing a…
Richards skates for 1st time since concussion … Oilers not active shoppers … ‘Hawks-Lightning talking … Columbus looking for C and Dman … Leafs and MacArthur
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards skated for the 1st time since Feb. 13th yesterday. "He skated today, and I haven't heard anything else besides that,'' Crawford said. "I think the news is good on him, and…
Senators send Phillips a contract offer … Orpik out 4 weeks … Foote close … Rivet on re-entry
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirmed that he sent Chris Phillips a contract extension offer as the 2 sides hope to get a deal done by Monday. “Both sides are trying to get something done,”…
Twitter Rumor Roundup involving the Panthers, Canadiens, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes and Flyers
I added audio and video to the Kovalev trade post from yesterday. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kypreos is hearing that Panthers center Stephen Weiss may be warming up to the idea of waiving his no trade clause. Darren Dreger via…
Panthers have traded Cory Stillman to the Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers have traded Cory Stillman to the Carolina Hurricanes for Ryan Carter and a 2011 5th round pick.
Twitter rumors involving: Blue Jackets, Thrashers, Penguins, Flyers, Panthers, Blackhawks, Leafs and Avs
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said they will be buyers this year. Chris Vivlamore via twitter: The Atlanta Thrashers gave serious consideration to claiming Nikolai Zherdev. Andy Strickland via twitter: Strickland was informed that Pittsburgh wouldn't…
Twitter injury, roster notes involving: Crosby, Rangers, Penguins, Bernier, Neil and Modano
Jimmy Murphy via twitter: "As I have been told by Pittsburgh sources, Stephen Brunt now saying on Team 990 he heard "whispers" Sidney Crosby maybe done for season." Andrew Gross via twitter: According to the Rangers, Marc Staal is 'iffy'…
Canadiens acquire Brent Sopel and Nigel Dawes from the Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers have traded defenseman Brent Sopel and forward Nigel Dawes to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Ben Maxwell and a 4th round draft pick. Brent Sopel carries a $2,333,333 cap hit this year and will be a UFA…