NHL Rumors II: Free Agency – Miller, Ducks, Sharks, Canucks, Vanek, Greiss, Tikhonov and Komarov
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Source saying the Ducks won't be going after Ryan Miller when free agency starts, as they will be going with the tandem of John Gibson and Frederik Andersen. The San Jose Sharks are apparently not interested…
NHL Rumors I: GMs and Coaching – Canucks, Penguins, Capitals, Panthers, Sharks and Oilers
Darren Dreger: Jim Benning has agreed to a multi-year deal to be the GM of the Canucks. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Barry Trotz will be among the Canucks top candidates for their vacant head coaching position. Trotz has met with…
Morning Hits: Bettman, Wang, Smith, Pouliot, Maatta and Mayer
Eric Francis: Gary Bettman was named the 2014 Sports Executive of the Year at the Sports Business Awards. Chris Botta: Gary Bettman on the Islanders sale: "Charles (Wang) is still deciding what he wants to do. No decision has been made." Sarah…
NHL Rumors I: GMs and Coaches: Capitals, Canucks and Penguins
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals have now gone 40 days without a GM and coach. A source close to Wayne Gretzky said that he wants to be the teams President and would be interested in bringing in Doug…
Morning Hits: Ovechkin, Letang, Elliott, Murray, Beleskey and Andersen
Darren Dreger: Canadiens Therrien: "Really disappointed. He's our best player. Looking at incident it's a reckless play. Not first time Kreider goes at goalies. Mike Morreale: Reports are that Alex Ovechkin will miss only one game at the World Championships. Evgeni…
NHL Rumors I: Pittsburgh Penguins – Lots Will Be Up To New GM
Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Click link for full interview with Penguins owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle. DK: So, what are we looking at here, some massive overhaul? Lemieux: That’s going to be up to the GM. That’s why we’re…
Morning Hits: Konopka, Lucic, Gustafsson and Scouting Ekblad
James Duthie: Sources saying that Sabres Zenon Konopka was suspended for taking DHEA, which is an over the counter supplement. It was recommended to him by a non-team doctor. Amalie Benjamin: Bruins Milan Lucic on the handshake: "I'm not sorry that…
Morning Hits: Chara, Shaw, Lucic, Tavares, Jackman, Gustafsson and Konopka
David Pagnotta: Told that Bruins Zdeno Chara had fractured at least on finger during Game 4 of round two against the Canadiens. Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville expects that forward Andrew Shaw could start skating this weekend. They will…
Morning Hits: Lucic, Iginla’s Bonuses, Alfredsson, Beleskey, Galchenyuk, Coyle, Ducks and Moulson
Bob McKenzie: If the Ducks beat the Kings, the Western Conference Final will open in Anaheim. If the Kings beat the Ducks, the series will start in Chicago. Darren Dreger: Canadiens Dale Weise said that Bruins Milan Lucic threatened him during…
Afternoon Hits: Blues, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Wild, Kings, Penguins and Capitals
Dan Rosen: The Blues have hired Kirk Muller as an assistant coach. James Mirtle: Recently fired Maple Leafs assistant coach Scott Gordon: "I can’t tell you how many times that Randy has said that the thought of trading Jake can’t even…
Quick Hits: Red Wings, Muller, Jackman, Orlov and Summers
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings management and scouting staff are meeting this week to discuss options at the draft. The Wings hold the 15th pick. They are taking in their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids…
NHL GIF: Crosby With A Little Spear And A Slew Foot
Should the NHL look into fining/disciplining Sidney Crosby for a couple of questionable incidents last night? Both GIF's posted by Steph at @MyRegularFace