Toronto Maple Leafs notes – Dec. 13th
Darren Dreger via twitter: Brian Burke has said "No coaching change." Darren Dreger via twitter: The Toronto Maple Leafs have nothing on the trade front worth considering. Tim Panaccio via twitter: The Philadelphia Flyers have told the Maple Leafs they…
NHL Attendance for each team after 10 home games
Attendance has been a hot topic at various points this season. Record lows are hitting some arenas despite the fact that the team is winning. I've been keeping track of home attendance and have put together attendance figures for each…
More on non-Marco Sturm trade … Poni returning next week … Time to Fire GM Sutter? Mueller’s slow recovery
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Marco Sturm is scheduled to practice with the Bruins today. The trade that would have sent Sturm to the LA Kings has fallen through, but it could still happen in a couple weeks. Pierre LeBrun via…
Senators have a trade in the works? Bruins $46,128 under the cap … Brayden Schenn being sent back to Junior … Starting goalies
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: With the Ottawa Senators putting David Hale on waivers, they likely have a deal in the works and need to clear some money. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Devin Setoguchi has an upper body injury, Senators GM…
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…