Injury Notes: Tavares, Martin, Bennett, Kindl, Weiss, Franzen and Gaborik
Stephen Lorenzo: Islanders John Tavares said it's a partial MCL tear and that he won't need surgery. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said that Paul Martin will be out four to sixweeks with a broken hand. Pittsburgh Penguins: Beau…
Morning Hits: Callahan, Talbot, Schneider, Anderson, Hillen, Miller and Omark
Bryan Winters: "Wait, Callahan's agent seriously said that $6.5-$7 million is a "discount"? I mean......what?" Steve Zipay: Cam Talbot will start in net for the Rangers on Thursday. Tom Gulitti: Corey Schneider will start in net for the Devils on…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Chicago Blackhawks
Written by Taylor Giffin, who can be followed on twitter at @TOGiffin A simple question usually evokes a simple answer. How tall are you? Easy. What colour is your shirt? Even easier. However, when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks there…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Carolina Hurricanes
Written by Mark Jones, Bleacher Report featured columnist, and can be followed on twitter at @CanesReport A mere four games separate the Carolina Hurricanes from the 2014 NHL Trade Deadline, yet the team's market stance and goals remain undetermined. Are the…
Morning Rumors IV: Weber, Oilers, Flyers, Wings, Penguins, Kings, Ducks, Rangers, Sabres and Blues
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Oilers need to make a big play for top defenseman, and he thinks Shea Weber should be that target. The Predators have no top-six forwards. The Oilers and Flyers have the…
Morning Rumors III: Jagr, Bolland, Leafs, Markov and Komarov
Rich Chere: Devils Jaromir Jagr said he hasn't thought about the trade deadline: "It's the last thing on my mind to go anywhere, but I don't have control over that. I don't have a no-trade clause in my contract. I guess I'm the only…
Morning Rumors II: St. Louis, Callahan, Lightning, Rangers and Bruins
Bob McKenzie on TSN: On the Lightning and Rangers trade rumors involving Martin St. Louis and Ryan Callahan. 1. Where there is smoke, there is or perhaps has been a little fire. Or, in other words, the two teams would…
Morning Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Blue Jackets, Stars and Capitals
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs fans shouldn't get their hopes up for a big trade to go down by the March 5th deadline. “I don’t anticipate us making any major moves,” Nonis said. “And I definitely don’t see…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Wild, Canucks, Leafs and Panthers
Damian Cristodero: Lightning's Steven Stamkos said his x-rays looked really good but added "we're playing it smart." Erik Erlendsson: Stamkos has not been cleared to play on their upcoming road trip. They are now targeting a March 6th return against the Sabres.…
Morning Hits: Hejduk, Despres, Devils, Kearns, Gormley, McMillan and Fasth
Colorado Avalanche: Milan Hejduk officially retires from the NHL with 375 goals and 805 total points in 1,020 games. Josh Yohe: The Penguins recall Brian Gibbons and Simon Despres. Tom Gulitti: Devils coach Peter DeBoer said on Saturday that he…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Detroit Red Wings
Written by Alex Paul and can be followed on twitter at @AKaserman1991 With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Detroit Red Wings should be relatively quiet once again. Before the Olympic freeze the Wings started to find a groove, going…
Afternoon Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Jets, Capitals and Flyers
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Steve Ott is a pending UFA and knows his name is out there. "I told them I want to be here," Ott said today after practice in the rink at Riverside Park. "We’ll…