Quick Hits: Malone, Clifford, Quick, Boyle, Rynnas, Noreau and Lidster
Joe Smith: Former Lightning Ryan Malone had his DUI and cocaine possession disposition hearing moved from yesterday to August 11th. Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Kings Kyle Clifford had successful surgery to fix a small fracture to one of…
NHL News and Rumors: Predators Sign Volchenkov, Lose Fisher
Nashville Predators: The Predators sign defenseman Anton Volchenkov to a one-year, $1 million contract. “Anton provides a strong veteran presence that will complement our young, talented defensive corps nicely,” Poile said. “He is a physical, left-handed shooting defenseman who can…
Quick Hits: Three Teams File for Arbitration, Petry, Jackets, Boyle, Lightning and Canucks
Ken Campbell: The Blues have chosen to take Vladimir Sobotka to arbitration. The Avalanche filed for Ryan O'Reilly and the Jets for Michael Frolik. Bob Stauffer: The Oilers sign Jeff Petry to a one-year, $3.075 million deal. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue…
NHL News: Senators GM Bryan Murray Diagnosed With Cancer
Our thoughts and prayers are with Senators GM Bryan Murray. Ottawa Senators: Murray has been recently diagnosed with cancer. Statement from the Senators “Mr. Murray is undergoing further testing and will begin treatment immediately for this condition as prescribed by…
NHL Rumors II: Interesting Free Agents, Gardiner, Subban and the Senators
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at 10 interesting free agents that are still available: 1. Steve Ott 2. Dany Heatley 3. Martin Brodeur 4. Dustin Penner 5. Daniel Winnik 6. Brenden Morrow 7. Lee Stempniak 8. Derek…
NHL Rumors I: Arcobello over Roy, Lecavalier and Flyers Potential Lines and Pairings
David Staple of the Edmonton Journal: Craig Button and Bob Stauffer were talking about the Oilers depth down the middle. Button doesn't think Derek Roy could help the Oilers. “He can’t play,” Button said of Roy. “He can’t skate, he…
Morning Hits: Free Agent Notes on the Penguins, Avalanche and Capitals
Josh Yohe: The Penguins signed six free agents to one-year contracts. “For right now,” Rutherford said, “I find that I'm very comfortable in dealing with one-year contracts.” The Penguins have only eight players under contract past next season: Sidney Crosby,…
NHL Rumors II: Offers Sheets, Johansen, Del Zotto, Brodeur, Roy and the Penguins
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that James Reimer should avoid salary arbitration. Shouldn't be surprised if the Leafs two assistant hires aren't internal promotions.Simmons thinks GM should get a little nasty and sign rival players to offer…
NHL Rumors I: Canucks, Red Wings, Predators, Flyers and Panthers
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: With Canucks signing Ryan Miller, it's believed that Jacob Markstrom has asked for a trade if they can. “That situation could work itself out over the summer,” Benning said. “The teams that are interested…
Morning Hits: Avoiding Nashville and Tanev Re-signs
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Jason Spezza and Ryan Kesler are two recent players who haven't wanted to go to Nashville. "I'm not going to pitch somebody if they don't want to play for us. You have to be committed,"…
NHL News: 20 Players File For Arbitration … Sides Working to Get Deals Done
NHLPA: 20 Players filed for salary arbitration yesterday. Brandon McMillan (Ari), Matt Bartkowski (Bos), Joe Colborne (Cal), Cameron Gaunce and Antoine Roussel (Dal), Jimmy Hayes (Fla) Dwight King (LA), Justin Fontain (Min), Lars Eller and P.K. Subban, Mattias Ekholm (Nas),…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Oilers, Some Remaining Free Agents and the Leafs
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: It's looking like the Blackhawks are going to have to trade someone before season starts as they are already over the cap ceiling. Johnny Oduya's name come up as a potential candidate to be moved.…