Around the Boards: Leafs haven’t approached Kaberle just yet, A good time to move Phaneuf, Selanne to Boston a reasonable option, Stajan to Devils?
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Tomas Kaberle says he hasn't been approached by Brian Burke about being traded, and when asked about submitting a list of teams he might be willing to go to, “(Burke) got the list last…
Around the Boards: Filatov moved at the Draft? Leafs losing trade value, Franzen back before Olympics? Hossa day-to-day
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: He doesn't think the Blackhawks should make a run at Kovalchuk. Henrik Sedin could be Hart trophy winner. Tyler Myers in the lead for Calder Trophy. The Blue Jackets could move Nikita Filatov at…
Around the Boards: More Oilers on the Block, Flyers interested in Halak again, Jeff Carter not going anywhere, Hudler back next year?
Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove Video Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Add the names Andrew Cogliano, Robert Nilsson and Ethan Moreau to list of Edmonton Oilers who could be traded. Basically anyone on their roster can be had. The…
Around the Boards: Souray will waive ‘no-trade’ clause, Kovalchuk-Thrashers continue talks, Savard out 2-3 weeks
Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Sheldon Souray has let it be known that he'd be willing to waive his 'no-trade' clause if it 'makes sense' for his family. His family is out in California, so if he gets traded,…
Around the Boards: Some under-achieving Avs, DUI for Chelios, Ference out 6 weeks, Burns Skating
Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche continue to roll on, but there are several players that aren't living up to expectations. "The Avs are getting next to nothing from Darcy Tucker, Marek Svatos, Ruslan Salei and Liles,…
Around the Boards: Devils Interested in Koivu and Neidermayer? Gainey Wants to Re-sign Plekanec, Bergeron Breaks Hand, and plenty more …
Mark Everson of the NY Post: The New Jersey Devils are on a roll, but still might look to add to their roster by the trade deadline. Saku Koivu and/or Scott Neidermayer could be possibilities. John Mackinnon of the Edmonton…
Around the Boards: Rumors from LeBrun, Phaneuf requests trade? Payne replaces Murray in St. Louis, Avs interested in Versteeg?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If Ilya Kovalchuk goes to the trade block, the Chicago Blackhawks could be a team that is interested. A deal would help clear some cap for next year. No talks between the 2 teams have taken…
Around the Boards: Semin resigning for 1 year, Rangers need some size, Who will captain the Capitals and Leafs?
Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo's Puck Daddy: Though it's not official yet, all signs are that the Capitals have signed Alex Semin to a 1 year, $6 million deal. After next season, Semin would become an unrestricted free agent. It has…
Around the Boards: HNIC Hotstove, Blues Interested in Staal? Stars and Flyers monitoring each other, Burke’s Options
Hockey Night in Canada's Hotstove Video: LeBrun mentions in the Hotstove that if the Thrashers don't have Kovalchuk signed to the extension in the next month, they'll probably look at trading him. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Whispers around…
Around the Boards: Players being shopped, coveted … Savard’s contact under investigation … Contract talks for some
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: In their search for scoring, the New York Rangers have set their sites on an injured player, Pavol Demitra, once he gets healthy. Demitra is still recovering from his second shoulder surgery, and could…
Keith, Kane and Toews Signing on Thursday
According to TSN and Chicago Now, the Chicago Blackhawks will announce the signings of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. Kane and Toews receiving 5 year extensions, with Keith signing a 13 year deal. Press conference called for 2:00…
Around the Boards: Savard about to sign, Ovechkin hurts knee, DiPietro mid-Dec return, Gagne Skating
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Marc Savard and the Boston Bruins could announce today that they've agreed to a 7 year contract extension with a cap hit in the $4.5 - $4.8 million range. Savard will be 39…