Morning Rumors: Yakupov, Lundqvist, Goalie Market, Hemsky, Candiens, Leafs, Panthers, Caps and Flyers
Craig Custance: Nail Yakupov's agent said that if the Oilers are unhappy with Yakupov, they are open to a trade: "We're willing to make a move. Any team. That happens and that's part of life." Bob Stauffer: On Larionov and…
Morning Hits: Steckel, Briere, Downie, Whitney, Mottau, Beleskey, Fasth and Berra
Ryan Kennedy: Ducks signed Dave Steckel to a one-year, two-way deal. Renaud Lavoie: Daniel Briere will be back in the Canadiens lineup tonight. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Steve Downie has been cleared to play. George Richards: The Panthers send Ryan Whitney…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Leopold, Islanders, Getzlaf, Koivu, Emelin, Moore, Nash and Stempniak
Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning confirm that Steven Stamkos has a broken right tibia and will be out indefinitely. Nick Kypreos: The break isn't overly complicated and participating in the Sochi Olympics may not be out of the question. Damian Cristodero:…
Afternoon Hits: Anderson, Bolland, Steckel, Smith, Ericsson, Calvert, Jenner, Downie, Raffl and Line Combos
Bruce Garrioch: "Craig Anderson is the No. 1 goalie and he's ready to play. He's ready to play," says MacLean. "Robin has done a good job." David Alter: Maple Leafs David Bolland thinks he'll be on crutches for another month.…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers and Panthers
Jim Matheson: Everyone has laughed off the rumor of Ales Hemsky and a 2nd to the Flyers for Wayne Simmonds. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Wayne Simmonds reads papers and knows there are rumors out there. “Rumors are rumors,”…
Injury Notes: Rinne, McQuaid and Getzlaf
Nashville Predators: Predators statement on Pekka Rinne. Pekka Rinne underwent a MRI earlier this week and he continues to progress in his recovery from a bacterial infection in his hip which was initially identified and addressed with arthroscopic hip surgery…
Morning Rumors: Subban, MacDonald, Bruins, Heatley, Fiddler, Niskanen, Bryzgalov, Prospal, Flyers and Markstrom
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talks between the Canadiens and P.K. Subbanare expected to start in about three weeks.The Islanders will have decisions regarding Andy MacDonald. He's a pending UFA and will get interest from teams. Expect him to…
Injury Notes: Bennett, Neal, Burns, Nash, Morrow, Leopold, Vanek and Kadri
Shelly Anderson: Both Beau Bennett and James Neal are off the Penguins IR. David Pollak: Sharks Brent Burns traveled with the team to Winnipeg. Chris Johnston: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that Rick Nash still has a ways to go.…
Morning Rumors: Oilers and Flyers, Scouting Avs-Flames and Ducks goaltenders
Ryan Rishaug: Don't hold your breath on another Oilers trade coming soon. Sense is they are done for the time being, nothing imminent. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on the rumor mill: "Certainly no moves imminent and hopefully none…
Quick Hits: Bryzgalov, Chimera, Lehner and Crawford
John Shannon: Ilya Bryzgalov's deal with the Oilers is for one-year, $1.75 million. Stephen Whyno: The Capitals sign Jason Chimera to a two-year contract extension. Wayne Scanlan: Robin Lehner will start in net for the Senators. Scott Powers: Cory Crawford…
Injury Notes: Gionta, Johnson, Dupuis, Franzen, Burns and Downie
Rich Chere: Devils Stephen Gionta injured his right ankle last night after crashing into the boards. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Erik Johnson had x-rays after the game after blocking a shot. Could be okay. More will be known today. Dave Molinari:…
Oilers and Flames Make Four Player Trade … Oilers Reach Agreement With Bryzgalov
The Edmonton Oilers trade defenseman Ladislav Smid and goalie Olivier Roy to the Calgary Flames for forward Roman Horak and goalie Laurent Brossoit. The Oilers also have reached a verbal agreement with goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. Click for stats
