Morning Hits: Nonis, Folin, Grigorenko, Arcobello, Carlyle and Clarkson
Kid Ish: Darren Dreger: "Nonis delivered word to owners that this was going to be a tough year, and next year as well." ... "The message I'm getting from the boardroom is that they're frustrated but everyone's fine." ... "The reality is this team is where…
Hits and Injuries: Iginla, Heatley, Kessel, Smith, Duchene, Downie, Jones and Abdelkader
CapGeek: "Jarome Iginla has already earned $3.7M of his $4.2M performance bonuses. Because he just hit 30 goals, he can now earn an additional $250K if the #Bruins win three playoff rounds and another $250K if they win the Stanley…
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…
