Markov could go under the knife again … Should Sharks trade Setoguchi? Anderson facing shots
Ranaud Lavoie (RDS) via twitter: Doctors haven't ruled out that Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov might have to have surgery again. More will known later this week. Craig Custance via twitter: Bob Hartley hasn't been contacted by the Islanders about coaching…
NY Islanders fire coach Scott Gordon
Katie Strang of Newsday: The New York Islanders have fired coach Scott Gordon. Gordon will remain with the team as an advisor to GM Garth Snow. Bridgeport (AHL) coach Jack Capuano will be the interim head coach. The Islanders have…
Surgery today for Vinny … Gagner, Krejci back practicing … Ehrhoff will take discount
Erik Erlendsson of Tampa Tribune: Vincent Lecavalier will have surgery on his broken handle today and will be out of the lineup for 3-4 weeks. He has a "non-displaced fracture near the knuckle below his right index finger". Simon Gagne…
Sunday morning NHL Rumor Roundup with Hotstove and SourcesSay video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The level of talk has heated up quite a bit,” said a league executive. “I get the sense some teams are getting antsy.” Brian Burke is the most active. The San Jose Sharks would…
Injury notes of Andrei Markov, David Krejci, Rick Nash and Jonas Hiller
RDS.ca: Andrei Markov injured his knee last night in the 3rd period, the same knee he initially hurt last year in the playoffs. It's not known for sure at the moment how long he'll be out for. Dave Stubbs via…
Jeff Carter signs contract extension with the Flyers for 11 years, $58 million
Tom Panaccio of CSNPhilly: The Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter agreed today on an 11 year contract worth $58 million. That is an average salary cap hit of $5.2727 million. A press conference is scheduled for 6 pm. The Flyers…
Flyers and Carter close on 10 year deal … Trade offers make “no sense” for Burke … Little returns tonight
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Panaccio is reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter could reach a deal this month worth between $60-$63 million over 10 years. As their roster stands right now for next year, the Flyers have $7…
Could Winnipeg support a team? Doan at least a week away … Bernier possible broken cheekbone, Burns to be suspended?
Toronto Sun: It's been awhile since the Sun group posted an article on how Winnipeg can support an NHL team. Mario Lefebvre (Conference Board of Canada director - I have no idea what that means) says that Winnipeg, Quebec City…
Toronto Maple Leafs call up Nazem Kadri and Keith Aulie … Audio with Kadri, Burke and Wilson
3:13 pm: Nazem Kadri Audio: posted by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. Keith Aulie Audio: posted by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. 2:57 pm: Fan 590 Audio: Leafs Sr VP of Hockey Operations Dave Nonis discussing…
David Backes signs extension with Blues … Brodeur starting tonight? Ekman-Larsson sent to AHL … Bloge Salming Video
Darren Pang via twitter: David Backes has signed a 5 year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues. Bob McKenzie reports that it is a 5 year deal with a cap hit of $4.5 million ($22.5 million total). Bob McKenzie…
Maple Leafs facing decision on whether to recall Kadri or not … Lecavalier breaks hand … Peter Forsberg take 5 … Blues injury updates
Darren Dreger of TSN: Within the next month, the Boston Bruins should get $7.5 million in salary returning to their lineup. When Marc Savard and Marco Sturm return, the Bruins will be about $2 million over the cap. The Toronto…
Gaborik returns … Guerin closer to retirement … Satan signing soon? Kuba to return on Saturday? Brodeur practices
Andrew Gross of the Bergon Record: Marian Gaborik will be back in the lineup for the New York Rangers tonight. Gaborik has missed 12 games with a separated shoulder. Defenseman Michal Rozsival could be out another 7-10 days. Pierre LeBrun…