Rumors II: Brodeur and Johansen
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Status quo for Martin Brodeur. “Got nothing new to report,” Brodeur texted on Monday. “Everything is well with me. Just getting ready in case a good opportunity comes along.” It is possible that Brodeur could retire…
Rumors I: Leddy, Krejci, Stars and Alfredsson
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Speculation continues to grow as to what the Blackhawks will do to get under the salary cap. Nick Leddy's agent said yesterday that he doesn't expect Leddy to be traded. Leddy carries a $2.7 million…
Rumors and Notes: Malone, Marleau, Gill, Flames and Ward
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Ryan Malone's agent confirms that Malone will take part in the Rangers informal skates today. There is no contract agreement yet. Source saying that Malone is in Stage Two of the NHL/NHLPA Substance Abuse/Behavioral Health…
Rumors II: Bruins, Whitney, Bertuzzi, Thornton and Seattle
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's a good bet that the Bruins will make a trade sooner than later, with the usual names that the Bruins are listening on: Johnny Boychuk, Adam McQuaid and Matt Bartkowski, with all three being UFAs…
Rumors I: Senators Looking for Top-Nine, Methot and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray is still looking to add a top-nine forward as training camp nears. Sources saying available forwards at the moment include Alexander Semin ($7 million), Damien Brunner ($2.5 million), Drew Stafford…
Quick Hits: Winter Classic, SportsVu Tracking, Diaz and Fraser
Mike DeBonis of the Washington Post: The NHL and Washington Nationals have reached an agreement to host 2015 Winter Classic at D.C. ballpark according to three sources close to the talks. The Capitals are set to face the Blackhawks on…
Rumors II: Leafs, Hurricanes, Rangers, Blue Jackets and Canadiens
The Leafs 2014 Draft Video: The Maple Leafs were offered the 21st, 33rd and 52nd pick for their 8th overall pick at the 2014 draft. The picks ended up being: #21 (Fabbri), #33 (Barbashev) & #52 (Letunov) for #8 (Nylander). Kurt…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins Cap and RFA Situation
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli on flirting with salary cap danger. “When you’re in the position of success that we’ve had, players get to an age where they’re commanding, based on their years of service, big salaries,…
Morning Hits: Subban, Bruins, UFAs and Ducks
Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 690 Radio yesterday talking about P.K. Subban's deal: “I think everyone knows Molson got involved in some level to get a long-term deal. And that’s not uncommon.” ... “My understanding was that (Molson’s) say…
Rumors II: Brodeur, Flyers, Markstrom and the Blues
Toronto Sun: Martin Brodeur said he's 80 percent sure that he's coming back this season. "I would like to play one last season before retiring and I want to have fun doing it," said the three-time Stanley Cup winner. "If…
Rumors I: Expansion, Bruins, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Sharks
Hope Smoke: Pierre LeBrun: "I think the report that came out about expansion was factually incorrect." ... "I think the NHL was closer towards expansion to Seattle last year in Pebble Beach than they are right now" ... "I'd say it's sort…
Injury Updates: Alfredsson, Dupuis, Robidas, Virtanen and Lucic
Ansar Khan of MLive: Daniel Alfredsson wants to play this year, but it's up to his body. "When you do it every day for a couple of weeks we'll see how it feels," Alfredsson said. "Make sure it holds up…