Burke says hasn’t spoken SJ about Thornton … Malkin out tonight … Habs have $3.5 million in cap space … Edler out 3 months after surgery
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brian Burke said "I have never spoken to Doug Wilson on that. Total fabrication." Burke was responding to internet rumors of a possible deal with the Sharks involving Joe Thornton. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Jason…
Blues financial constraints play part in past/future deals … Kotalik could be bought out in summer … AHL Skills Competition goal
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues have a payroll of about $46 million, and financial constraints is one of reasons they didn't go after Jamie Langenbrunner according to sources. Langenbrunner would have been about $1.4…
Canadian teams looking to make deals … Eklund spoof video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadian teams, the Maple Leafs, Senators, Oilers and Flames are all trying to make some trades, with Sens Bryan Murray and Leafs Brian Burke the most aggressive. For the Leafs; Kris Versteeg, J.S.…
Crosby cleared for light workouts … Healing Rangers … Roundup of names mentioned in trade rumors
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: "There hasn't been much real talk," Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon told ESPN.com this week. "Teams are saying 'We'll talk later, we'll talk later.' But that's fine." "There's been lots of talk going on, but it's…
Edler out 8-10 weeks … Trade decision coming for Panthers … ‘Hawks GM talk trade deadline … LA Kings notes
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canucks defenseman Alex Edler will have microdiscectomy procedure on his back Monday to repair a tear in a disc, he'll be out 8 to 10 weeks. This should allow Sami Salo to return to…
Players with the worst plus/minus so far this season
So the all-star break is upon us (yawn), and in honor this 4 day break, I decided to put together a list of the worst plus/minuses so far this season. I'm still amazed (and annoyed, on my fantasy team) that…
Blues need to make some changes … Liberal’s may support new arena in Quebec City … Thrashers willing to trade … Semin wanted short deal
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Gordon thinks the Blues need to change something, and to do it quickly. Injuries have taken their toll, and have even hit their draft picks. The team needs to trade some of their…
Moulson re-signs … Flyers waive Walker, might have Cole in their sights … Edler to have back surgery … Getzlaf targeting Feb. 9th
Katie Strang via twitter: The New York Islanders have re-signed Matt Moulson to a 3 year deal worth $9.4 million. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Philadelphia Flyers have put Matt Walker on waivers. The Calgary Flames have put Ales Kotalik…
Alexander Semin re-signs with Capitals for 1 year
Corey Masisak via twitter: The Washington Capitals have re-signed Alexander Semin to a 1 year, $6.7 million deal. Semin signed a 1 year, $6 million before this season. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The contract does not include a no-trade or…
Iginla rumors persist … Trouble with Coyotes sale? Gustavsson would OK trip to Marlies … What if’s regarding Forsberg
Steve MacFarlane of the Calgary Sun: Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster has come out and said that he not interested in trade captain Jarome Iginla, but the rumors keep appearing, with the Flyers as a potential team interested now. “Certainly,…
Blues-Brewer haven’t talked, could be moved but … Conroy clears waivers, weighing options … Oilers would put Souray on re-entry
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues and Eric Brewer haven't talked contract extension. Brewer and backup goalie Ty Conklin will be UFA's at seasons end, and could find themselves as on the trade block for the Feb.28th…
Leino and Flyers working on a deal … Moving Senators … Callahan, Prospal activated … Cox’s plan for Leafs … Weber options
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Philadelphia Flyers and Ville Leino continue talks and agent, Bill Zito texted, "I am optimistic we'll get a deal done." The Flyers have about $4.1 million in 'tagging' space for next season. Leino…