Morning Hits: Selling Islanders, Award Winners, Plekanec, Pens and Clarkson
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I'm of the opinion that Wang's plan right now is to digest himself of the Islanders." ... "It's certainly not done and I don't know if it will get done but there are financial institutions..." "... that are…
Morning Hits: NHL Accounting, HHOF, Selanne Offer Sheet, Top Scorers and Varlamov
Bob McKenzie: "NHL and NHLPA yesterday officially signed off on final accounting of 2012-13 season, when clubs overspent cap by about $265M. So each NHL club will soon get more than $5M from the NHLPA escrow fund. They've known for awhile they getting…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Hemsky, Vanek, Iginla, Folin, Carlyle, Maple Leafs and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues have let Ryan Miller's agent, Mike Liut, know they'd like to re-sign him. Miller will wait until after the season to talk. Miller's wife is an actress in LA. He has been linked to…
Morning Hits: Faulk, Gelinas, van Reimsdyk, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Renaud Lavoie: Justin Faulk's deal with the Hurricanes contains a modified no-trade clause in which he would accept a trade to 15 teams. Rich Chere: Devils Eric Gelinas said he "completely understands" if they want to use a veteran deferenseman…
Injury Notes: Penguins, Coyotes, Oilers, Rangers, Capitals, Panthers, Flyers, Canadiens and Red Wings
Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin will be out two to three weeks with a foot injury. Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Mike Smith is day-to-day. Mark Visentin has been called up. John Shannon: Smith had an MRI in Pittsburgh yesterday and will see a…
Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…
Injury Notes: Coyotes, Wings, Canucks, Bruins, Leafs, Sens, Wild, Sharks, Habs, Rangers and Caps
John Shannon: Coyotes Mike Smith traveled with the team to Pittsburgh for further evaluation. Have heard, "does not look good." (was wearing a knee brace) Pavel Datsyuk: "Dear All, I started skating. Hoping to play soon. Thanks for your support!"…
NHL VIDEOS: Emelin’s Hip Check On Lucic … Lucic ‘Spears’ Emelin
DJ Bean: Bruins Milan Lucic on Canadiens Alexei Emelin: "Whether it's fair, legal or whatever you want to call it, if he wasn't scared, he would stand up & hit me and not go after my knees. It just shows how big…
Hurricanes Sign Justin Faulk To Contract Extension
The Carolina Hurricanes have signed defenseman Justin Faulk to a six-year contract extension worth $29 million. Michael Smith: The extension will carry a $4.833 million salary cap hit. The 22-year old was drafted 37th overall in the 2nd round by…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Flyers, Hurricanes, Islanders, Senators, Panthers and Leafs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Sabres Ted Nolan will likely be signing a three-year contract when they return from their road trip. The Sabres may look to buy out Ville Leino. The Oilers and Flyers are interested in college…
Injury Notes: Sedin, Bernier, Brown, Jones, Koivu, Visnovsky, Ryan and Downie
Elliott Pap: Canucks Henrik Sedin left last night's game after hurting his leg in the second. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle said he doesn't know if Jonathan Bernier will be ready on Tuesday. Lisa Dillman: Helene Elliott reporting…
Morning Hits: Flames, Teravainen, Stuart, Vatanen, Whitney and McGinn
Mike Kelly: Since the trade deadline, the Flames are the highest scoring team with 39 goals. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said there is a "good chance" that Teuvo Teravainen will be in the lineup on Tuesday. Kevin Kurz:…