News and Notes: Johansen Signs, Rangers, Leafs, Blues, Wings and More
Bob McKenzie: The Blue Jackets and Ryan Johanson agree to a three-year, $12 million deal. He'll get $3 million in the first two-years and $6 million in the last. Johansen will need to be qualified at $6 million at the…
Rumors II: Boychuk, Johansen, Stars, Jets and Blues
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Johnny Boychuk isn't bitter about being traded to the Islanders, and wouldn't rule out a return to the Bruins. “I wouldn’t close that door. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future? Boston is such…
Rumors I: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Budaj and the Flames
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres have $37.7 million committed to 15 players for next season, so the Sabres have the flexibility to do a lot of things. Vogl wonders if Joe Thornton would waive his no-trade clause…
Injuries and Notes: Pens, Lightning, Flyers, Hawks, Jackets and Oilers
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin was back on the ice over the weekend. He was working with their strength and conditioning coach last week, but Saturday was the first time he was back on the ice.…
VIDEO: Will The NHL Look At Niskanen’s Hit On Skinner?
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes Jeff Skinner left today's game with an "upper-body" injury. Chip Alexander: Skinner said that "he feels fine" but will be evaluated tomorrow. Adam Vingan: Matt Niskanen on the hit: " was getting ready to defend him...and he…
Trade: Canadiens Send Budaj To The Jets
Montreal Canadiens: The Montreal Canadiens have traded goaltender Peter Budaj and forward Patrick Holland to the Winnipeg Jets for forward Eric Tangradi. “I would like to thank Peter Budaj who has been an outstanding teammate and stood tall for us over…
Rumors: Bruins, Blackhawks, Panthers and Blue Jackets
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli knows the trading of Johnny Boychuk doesn't make them a better team now. “I’m sure the guys are bummed, and they’re probably a little bit bummed at me for doing…
Trade: Islanders Acquire Boychuk From Bruins
The Boston Bruins have traded defenseman Johnny Boychuk to the New York Islanders for 2015 and 2016 second round pick, and a conditional 2015 third round pick. This years second round pick comes from Philadelphia, previously acquired in the Andrew…
Trade: Islanders Acquire Leddy From Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Nick Leddy and goaltender Kent Simpson to the New York Islanders for defenseman Ville Pokka, T.J. Brennan and goaltender Anders Nilsson. Chicago Blackhawks: Pokka and Brennan will go to Rockford of the AHL and…
Rumors: Leddy, Methot, Carter, O’Brien, Nylander and Flames
Nick Kypreos: As many as seven teams could be interested in Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy. They Blackhawks are looking for a prospect in return. Jamal Mayers: The Blackhawks would prefer to move Johnny Oduya. Mark Lazerus: Understand the reasons of…
Morning Hits: Datsyuk, Flyers, Blackhawks and Methot
Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk is back skating with the Red Wings in a no-contact jersey as he recovers from a separated shoulder. They put him on the IR dating back to September 22nd. Datsyuk can…
Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Ducks, Flyers and Blue Jackets
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Most teams felt the Senators overpaid for Bobby Ryan. McKenzie: The Senators offered Marc Methot a four-year deal with a cap hit of $4.625 million. Methot is looking for at least five years around $5 million.…