Jeff Carter out 3-4 Weeks
The Philadelphia Flyers hold on a playoff spot just got a little harder. Today they learned that Jeff Carter, their leading scorer, will be out of the lineup for 3 to 4 weeks with a non-displaced fracture in the arc…
Oilers Want Leafs Pick … Would Calgary trade Jarome? More on Philly’s Goaltending Options … Caps Wanted Kaberle?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Edmonton Oilers reportedly offered the Boston Bruins, Dustin Penner and Tom Gilbert for the 1st round pick that belonged to the Maple Leafs. The Oilers may try again at Draft time with…
Who’ll Buy the Coyotes? The Flyers Goaltending Issues … Kulemin Staying in Toronto?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League and Players will be voting on whether to fast-track new head-shot rules, which will most likely happen. Francois Beauchemin said to ESPN, "But I wish the league would have taken care of this last…
Wings Goalie Situation Status Quo for Next Year … Kariya back in St. Louis Next Year? Modano to Retire?
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom will be playing in his 1,400th career game, but how many more will one of the games all time greats play in? "I am not going to decide anything right now," said…
Kesler Signs a 6-Year Contract Extension with the Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have looked up Ryan Kesler through the 2015-16 season. The 25-year-old is having a career year with 21 goals and 45 assists in 71 games so far this season.In 391 career games, Kesler has scored 86 goals,…
Leighton out 8-10 … Some Habs Returning Soon … Tkachuk Retiring? Contract Extension for Markov?
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers have lost #1 goalie, Michael Leighton for 8-10 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Brian Boucher is now the #1. I wonder if they are wishing they picked up another goalie at…
Another Dirty Hit? Contending Teams Might go After Turco for Next Season … Rangers-Isles in 3D
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks may have lost another defenseman to a dirty hit. Brent Seabrook was run by Ducks defenseman, and former Blackhawk, James Wisniewski. Seabrook did get up and skate to the bench, but…
Wings to Talk to Lidstrom After the Season … MRI for Leighton Today … Malkin out tonight?
Susan Slusser of Fanhouse: Red Wings GM Ken Holland has talked to Jiri Hudler's agent about a possible return to the team next year, Hudler's agent told Holland he has an out clause in his Moscow contract. Holland talked to…
Canadiens and Plekanec Put Contract Talks on Hold
The Montreal Canadiens and center Tomas Plekanec have put contract extension talks on hold until after the season. The 27-year-old will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. Plekanec is arguably the top forward free agent…
Coaches Safe in Atlanta for Now … Getzlaf and Selanne Day-to-Day … Hudler Back with Wings Next Year?
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The Anaheim Ducks were hit with a couple injuries on Sunday, with the MRI's done yesterday. Ryan Getzlaf has an inflamed left ankle (the same ankle that was hurt before the Olympics), but the…
Ovechkin Hits Campbell from Behind … Weight’s Career Over? Cogliano Would Like to Stay in Edmonton
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks may be without defenseman Brian Campbell for the remainder of the season with a broken collarbone, after being hit from behind by Alex Ovechkin (youtube video below). The Blackhawks probably won't…
Garrioch Rumors Update .. The Cost of Shot-Blocking, Stay-at-Dman is in $4 Million Range … Summit Series Anniversary Matchup?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: With Antti Niemi taking over the starting job from Cristobal Huet, and with a raise he'll be getting this off-season, the 'Hawks may bury Huet and his $5.625 in minors or buy him out.…