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,…
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…
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.…
Problems with Phoenix’s Potential New Owners? Leighton back in Philly? Forsberg Done for Good? Kings Showcasing Bernier?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Banks may not be willing to give the "Ice Edge" group the funds to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes for $160 million. Jeffery Vinik only paid about $100 million cash for the Tampa…
Blue Jackets could look for an Offensive Defenseman or Top Center … Wisniewski Happy to be a Duck
Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson likes his team, but sees that he might need to upgrade on the blueline. He also knows that they need to generate more scoring. They already have 7…
NHL Trade Rumors on Twitter on Trade Deadline Day
4:35 PM: James Mirtle: The Leafs were offered a 2nd and 4th round picks for Ponikarovsky, but liked Caputi better. 4:21 PM: Chris Johnston: Canucks GM Mike Gillis says the going rate was a 2nd round pick for an expiring…
Trade Rumors on Trade Deadline Day
Here are a bunch of Trade Rumors for you on Trade Deadline Day. Follow trades on our Trade Tracker page. 9:35 AM: Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers, Capitals, and Blackhawks could be looking at Vokoun, Turco, Ellis,…
Alexei Ponikarovsky Trade Rumors
9:54 PM: Darren Dreger: Pending trade call, Ponikarovsky for Caputi and Skoula 9:37 PM: Damien Cox: Leafs will likely also take Martin Skoula along with Caputi for Ponikarovsky. 9:19 PM: TheFourthPeriod: Pagnotta is being told a draft pick may also…
Steve Ott Re-signs with Stars, Stajan Re-signs with Flames
Cross Steve Ott's name off the list of players who might get traded by the NHL deadline. According to TSN, Ott has reached an agreement this morning with the Dallas Stars to a 4 year contract extension, worth around $2.95…