NHL Rumors: Flames, Lepisto, and Potential Drafted College UFAs
On the Calgary Flames ... Damien Cox: There are indications that the Calgary Flames will be able to sign their former first round draft pick Mark Jankowski. Contract talks between the sides are in the final stages. If Jankowski decided…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Leafs, Lyon, and the Rangers
On Alexander Radulov and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Slava Malamud: Inside sources are saying that the Alexander Radulov and Toronto Maple Leafs rumor is part of the rumor war between SKA and CSKA. There is no truth to the…
NHL Rumors: Vesey Says No To Predators … Poile and Media Quotes
On Jimmy Vesey ... Bob McKenzie: Jimmy Vesey reps told the Predators yesterday that Vesey wouldn't be signing with them and will test free agency on August 15th. Thomas Willis: David Poile: "On Wednesday we received a call that Vesey was…
NHL Injuries: Blues, Stars, Bruins, Flames, Canadiens and More
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Jay Bouwmeester and Carl Gunnarsson are out tonight. Andy Strickland: Alex Steen will return tonight and will center David Backes and Patrik Berglund. On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Brett Ritchie…
Pucks In Depth: NY Rangers, Anton Stralman and the Red Wings
The New York Rangers were one of the few teams to make a big splash at the deadline as they acquired Eric Staal from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for a good prospect (Aleksi Saarela) and a pair of 2nd round…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Zaitsev and Radulov … Oilers and Yakupov
On the Toronto Maple Leafs, Nikita Zaitsev and Alexander Radulov ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Alessandro Rosso translated AllHockey.ru's report for MLHS that the Maple Leafs could be looking to bring Nikita Zaitsev and Alexander Radulov over next season. CSKA Moscow…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Isles, Bruins, Lightning and Blue Jackets
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't sound like the Coyotes will make a head coaching change, but GM Don Maloney could be under the microscope after they missed the playoffs again. A member of ownership may…
NHL Injuries: Devils, Ducks, Flyers, Pens, Hawks and Sens
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti of the Record: Cory Schneider will be sent to Albany of the AHL today on a conditioning stint. He was put on the IR retroactive to March 4th. The Devils aren't practicing…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche and Coyotes
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Colorado Avalanche: Joe Sakic said that Mikko Rantanen won't be playing in any more games for the Avalanche this season. He has only played in nine NHL games this year, so his contract slides and…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Panthers, Flames and Predators
On the Boston Bruins ... Mike Chambers: College sophomore winger Danton Heinen is not sure if he'll sign with the Bruins after his season ends with Denver. On European free agent ... Elliotte Friedman: Swedish defenseman Linus Hultstrom could be…
NHL Injuries: Blackhawks, Lightning, Ducks, Caps and Jets
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Corey Crawford is getting "close" to returning, but he still hasn't started skating yet. He's been out since March 14th with an upper-body injury. "We think he’s going to…
NHL Rumors: Sobotka, Stars, Jagr, Reimer and Vesey
On Vladimir Sobotka, Dallas Stars and Jaromir Jagr ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: In June, Vladimir Sobotka has a one-month window to opt out of his KHL deal with Avangard. Indications are that he'll be returning to the NHL…