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
NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals
Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…
NHL Video: Thornton Sprays Subban With Water … Fine Expected
Bruins Shawn Thornton sprays Canadiens P.K. Subban with water during play. Darren Dreger: Hockey Operations and Safety Department will discuss a potential fine for Thorton. John Shannon: Expect Thornton to be fined. Could be half of his one day salary.…
Quick Hits: Ducks Injuries, Shaw and Futa
Pierre LeBrun: The Ducks announce that Mathieu Perreault is also "day-to-day," joining Frederik Andersen and Matt Beleskey. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Andrew Shaw hasn't skated since his leg injury in Game 1. Jon Rosen: The Kings have promoted Michael Futa to…
NHL Rumors III: Sharks, Canucks, Preds, Panthers, Stars, Red Wings and Vanek
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If the Sharks decide to trade one of their cornerstones (Logan Couture, Patrick Marleau, Joe Pavelski, Joe Thornton, Marc-Edouard Vlasic), it will be tough for them to get equal value.Some teams are saying that Sharks GM Doug…
Morning Hits: Injury updates, Kopitar, MSG, Laviolette and Winter Classic in Minnesota
Chad Graff: Wild coach Mike Yeo was told that Ryan Suter's injury was "nothing serious". At this time of year though, little is "serious." Chicago Blackhawks: Niklas Hjalmarsson was cleared to play last night, but not cleared to talk after…