Morning Hits: MacDonald, Price, Vokoun, Predators and Canucks
Arthur Staple: Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a broken hand and is likely done for the playoffs. Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price suffered a lower-body injury, possibly a hamstring or groin at the end of regulation and…
Morning Hits: Rolston, Weber, Fistric, Torres, McDonald, Canucks and Staal
Bucky Gleason: The Sabres announced that Ron Rolston will remain on as head coach. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Predators make Shea Weber available on July 24th, they'll get plenty of phone calls. If they were to…
Morning Hits: Abdelkader, Tarasenko, Coyotes, Avalanche, Sabres, and Flyers
Ansar Khan: Red Wings Justin Abdelkader was suspended for two games for his hit on Ducks Toni Lydman. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Vladimir Tarasenko has been a healthy scratch for the first three games of their…
Morning Hits: Hawks-Pens at Soldier Field, Ribeiro not thinking contract, Jets, Avalanche and Bergeron talks
Hockey Central: The Blackhawks will host the Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1st. Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Capitals UFA Mike Ribeiro said he's not worried about his next contract. He could earn his next contact with a good…
Morning Hits: Preds sign Hornqvist, Rask between Howard and Price, Oilers 1st pick in play, Jets storylines
PR Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed forward Patric Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension. “As we build towards the 2013-14 season and beyond, re-signing Patric Hornqvist was an off-season priority,” Poile said. “Since joining the Predators, he has…
Morning Rumor Hits: Clarkson, Possible Oilers targets and an Offer sheet for Pietrangelo?
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Devils David Clarkson isn't sure what to expect when it comes to unrestricted free agency. “I’m going to have my meeting with Lou and see what happens, I haven’t really even touched on it,” Clarkson…
Morning Hits: Briere, Smith, Bryzgalov, Elias, Iginla, Laviolette, Byfuglien, Whitney and the Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Flyers buyout Daniel Briere, he could end up in Montreal.Coyotes Mike Smith is looking for $6 million a year and has refused to sign a deal with the Coyotes. Smith could be an…
Morning Hits: Nill, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Flames, Neuvirth, Ducks, Luongo, Jets and Sabres
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying that Red Wings assistant GM Jim Nill will replace GM Joe Nieuwendyk in Dallas. Andy Strickland: Confirms reports that Nill will replace Nieuwendyk. Erik Erlendsson: Erlendsson doesn't see the Lightning buying out Ryan Malone…
Morning Hits: Hecht, Miller, Babcock, Stars, Atkinson, Nichushkin, Skinner and Clarkson
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Jochen Hecht retired from the NHL last night. "It’s best for everybody to start a new life. It’s been a lot of fun. I’ve got some great memories. I lived here and loved this…
Morning Hits: Stars offseason, Miller lists townhouse, Oilers could make several moves this offseason and Forsberg to AHL
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from a chat) Heika thinks the Stars could look at a right handed center in the draft or on the right wing. Elias Lindholm will likely be gone by the time they pick.…
Morning Hits: Jagr, Calvert, Brodeur, Zidlicky and Elias
Randy Miller of the Courier Post: Jaromir Jagr said that the Philadelphia management didn't want to negotiate a contract until after they knew the outcome of the two $100 million offers they had on the table. By the time Zach…
Morning Hits: The Avalanche, Miller’s time over in Buffalo? UFAs Brunner and Jones
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Dater thinks that the Avalanche will have to trade one of their centers at some point. Paul Stastny and Ryan O'Reilly are likely the two they'll consider trading. O'Reilly can't be moved until Feb.…