Morning Hits II: Pietrangelo, Couture’s thoughts for Kadri, Pitkanen, Hainsey, Lindholm and Mueller
Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Alex Pietrangelo's only leverage in contract talks is his talent. The Blues have leverage on service time, his desire to play in the Olympic and how the Blues are a rising team. They…
Injury Notes: Joni Pitkanen and Kris Versteeg
Jim Rutherford: Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen had a CT scan yesterday. A prognosis won't be known until Monday. Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Panthers Kris Versteeg skated yesterday for the first time since undergoing major ACL surgery last year. He…
Injury Notes: Meszaros, Helm and Mitchell
Tim Panaccio: Flyers Andrej Meszaros said he hasn't been cleared to play and has some more tests to go through. Said he feels good. Detroit Free Press: Red Wings Darren Helm skated again but admits that he is only "partly'…
Morning Hits II: Subban, Emelin, Nugent-Hopkins, Pominville, Giroux, Kane, Kuznetsov, Phaneuf and Hjalmarsson
TSN: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin would like to get P.K. Subban signed and may be fine with extending him during the season. "I would like to get something done," he told reporters, adding he did not want to discuss contracts in…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Pitkanen, Jovanovski, Versteeg, Bergenheim and Helm
Ryan Porth: Predators Pekka Rinne hasn't been fully cleared by doctors and is still in "rehab mode." He is limited in drills but feeling great. Bob McKenzie: Hurricanes Joni Pitkanen April 3rd injury prognosis was for three months, but healing…
Afternoon Hits: Stastny-Miller, Ohlund, Wilson, Kuznetsov, Caputi and Kadri
Apologies for the delay, no internet connection this morning. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: "Reputable" sources have told Dater that there is nothing to the Paul Stastny - Ryan Miller trade rumors, the deal won't happen. The Avalanche will…
Morning Hits: Vanek, Skinner, Iginla, Lightning’s Goaltending Duo, Staal and Krupp
Paul Hamilton of WGR 550: Sabres Tomas Vanek is back in town and skated with teammates this week. Vanek said that he never asked to be traded, nor is he looking for a contract extension right now. “No, I never…
Morning Hits: Rinne, Martin, Callahan, Bryzgalov, Radulov and the Kitchener Rangers
Josh Cooper: (S/T Pro Hockey Talk) Predators GM David Poile said that Pekka Rinne hasn't started skating yet. He had hip surgery in May. Pittsburgh Penguins: Penguins defenseman Paul Martin said he's fully recovered from the "significant injury" he suffered at…
Morning Hits: Bergeron, Luongo and Kovalchuk
Dan Rosen: Bruins Patrice Bergeron said he's 95 percent healthy and will be ready for training camp. He has been working out and feeling good. Cam Cole of the Vancouver Sun: Roberto Luongo on if he'll be a happy camper with…
Injury Notes: E. Staal, Beauchemin and some Florida Panthers
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Eric Staal suffered a 3rd degree sprain of his right MCL back on May 16th at the World Championships. He was on the ice yesterday with teammates and had no issues with…
Free Agent Signings and Sheldon Souray’s Injury
Detroit Red Wings: The Red Wings have signed Gustav Nyquist to a two-year deal. Helene St. James: Nyquist will have a cap hit of $950,000. Lisa Dillman: The Ducks have signed defenseman Mark Fistric to a one-year deal worth $900,000. Joe…
Morning Hits: Booth, Jensen, Karlsson and Halak
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks are thin on top-six wingers and could use a healthy David Booth. The Canucks couldn't buyout Booth this summer since he was injured. He still hasn't been cleared to return. If he…