Morning Hits: Markham Arena, Brule, Brunner, Brodeur and White
David Pagnotta: Markham arena information: "Mayor Scarpitti says he's set on saving taxpayers money, and half of $325M cost for arena comes from private sector. Mayor Scarpitti says city/groups in mix will borrow, pending council approval, $162.5M and another $32.5M (per…
Injury Notes: Robidas, Pyatt, Giordano, Kopecky, Franson, Tanguay, Vokoun and Kaleta
Dallas Stars: The Stars put defenseman Stephane Robidas on the IR and will be out four to six months with a fractured leg. Jamie Oleksiak has been recalled. Damian Cristodero: Lightning coach Cooper said that Tom Pyatt (collarbone) will be…
Morning Rumors: Klesla, Canucks and Rielly
Jim Matheson: "The sudden recall of Klesla by Coyotes after clearing waivers smells of a trade. His $2.97 mil out, another contract coming in." The Fourth Period: The Canucks are looking for a scoring second line winger. They have been…
Morning Hits and Injuries: Orlov, Erixon, Ashton, Scrivens, Neuvirth, Robidas, Sekera, Frattin and Greene
Mike Vogl: Capitals recall Dmitry Orlov and goalie Philipp Grubauer on an emergency basis. Michael Latta reassigned to the AHL. Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have sent defenseman Tim Erixon to the AHL. Leafs PR: Maple Leafs recalled Carter Ashton.…
Morning Rumors: Del Zotto, Ruutu, Kulemin, Gleason, Miller, Myers, Kane and Subban
David Pagnotta: The Rangers will trade Michael Del Zotto at some point, and they'd obviously like to do so, sooner than later. The Fourth Period: A perfect world would have the Rangers trading Del Zotto for a second line scorer.…
Morning Hits: Bonino, Troop, Backlund, Vaive and Niemi
Pierre LeBrun: Ducks Nick Bonino signed a 3 year extension worth $5.7 million. Renaud Lavoie: Salary breakdown: $1.7 million, $1.9 million and $2.1 million. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue Jackets claim Corey Tropp off waivers from the Sabres. He should be in…
Injury Notes: Datsyuk, Nikitin, Granlund and Five Flames
Helene St. James: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk (concussion) will not be traveling with the team on their trip to New York and Ottawa. Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets Nikita Nikitin (lower-body) is likely to play tonight. The Blue Jackets still have…
Morning Rumors: Orlov, Miller, Del Zotto, Oilers and Bishop, Avs, Brodeur, Habs, Kane, Gardiner and Devils
Elliotte Friendman of CBC: Capitals GM George McPhee on Dmitry Orlov: "He's very similar to Voynov from L.A. ... three full years in the minors and now a really good NHL player," McPhee said. "He is ready for the NHL and…
Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…
Injury Notes: Jovanovski, Laich, Larsson, Martin, Lupul, Malone and Stastny
George Richards of the Miami Herald: Panthers Ed Jovanovski (major hip surgery) continues to workout with the team, but the process is slow. "I'm still in the frame of mind that I'm getting stronger, more comfortable in making that next step,''…
Morning Rumors II: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Flames, Red Wings and Olympic Rosters
Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes are at their salary limit. If Rostislav Klesla is claimed off waivers, the freed up salary could help them make a trade. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Hurricanes Tim Gleason and Tuomo Ruutu are being discussed with other…
Morning Rumors: Pacioretty, Kane, Erat, Canes, Leafs, Hiller, Del Zotto, Sens, Expansion and Kulikov
TSN: Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are "absolutely not" shopping Max Pacioretty, but teams may be calling about him. They are listening to offers on him, but not saying he's available. The Evander Kane and Jets situation is the same as Pacioretty…