Morning Rumors and Notes: Lundqvist, Callahan, GMs speak out on fighting and Bryzgalov going to Vegas
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist won't be talking with management about a contract extension anymore. “For me, all my focus is going to be on hockey: on the game and winning,” Lundqvist said before the Blueshirts’…
Morning Hits: Dvorak, Morrow, MacKinnon, Stewart, Scouting Avs-Ducks and Erat
Michael Smith: The Hurricanes sign Radek Dvorak to a one-year deal, $600,000 NHL deal. He'll get $125,000 in the AHL, $250,000 is guaranteed. Lou Korac: Blues Brenden Morrow is still having visa issues with his status for tonight up in…
Injury Notes: Hudler, Silfverberg and Fraser
Roger Millions: Flames Jiri Hudler missed most of the preseason with a groin injury. He said it's much better and is ready for the opener. Eric Stephens: The Ducks activated Jakob Silfverberg off the IR yesterday and assigned Devante Smith-Pelly…
Goalies and Lines: Ducks, Blues, Devils, Leafs, Sabres and Flyers
Eric Stephens: The Ducks haven't scripted their starters beyond the first two. Jonas Hiller in opener and likely Viktor Fasth in against the Jets. Lou Korac: Jaroslav Halak will start in net for the Blues against the Predators. Tom Gulitti:…
Afternoon NHL and KHL Rumors: Raanta, Theodore, Prospal, Penguins and Pominville
Igor Eronko: Rumors are that KHLs Omsk is looking at Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta instead of Jose Theodore. Spector's Hockey: Vinny Prospal is still looking for a team. Doesn't plan on retiring as he feels he can still play. William…
Injury Notes: Parros, Vokoun, Neal, Callahan, D’Agostini, Soderberg, Krejci, Tyutin and Boll
Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens George Parros has no bone fracture. First indications for CT Scan were negative. Only a concussion as of right now. Dave Stubbs: Parros has been released from the hospital and is out indefinitely with a concussion. Josh…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Penguins, Kobasew, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Mason and Bernier
Darren Dreger: On waivers today: Scott Clemmensen (Fla), Kevan Miller (Bos), Alexander Urbom (NJ) and Ben Eager (Edm). Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins recall Beau Bennett. Chris Conner and Harrison Ruopp have been reassigned to the AHL. Dave Molinari: The Penguins…
Morning Rumors: Lundqvist, Sedin, Kessel, Phaneuf, Liles, Cammalleri and Flames future UFAs
Andrew Gross: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist said there is nothing new to report on contract negotiations. Ben Kuzma: Henrik Sedin on contract negotiations for him and his brother: "There's no news. When they come to us and have something for us, then…
Morning Hits: Despres, Lightning, Red Wings, Fraser, 2013 draft picks and St. Louis
Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said the "major portion" of the decision to send Simon Despres to the AHL was that he is waiver-exempt. Erik Erlendsson: The sending of Ondrej Palat to the AHL and recalling of Brett Connolly…
Injury Notes: Parros, Letang, Vokoun, Semin, Nash, Callahan and Rupp
Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens said that George Parros suffered a concussion. He was alert, conscious and undergoing more tests. Josh Yohe: Kris Letang could return Tuesday, October the 8th. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma doesn't think Letang's injury will be…
Philadelphia Flyers 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: The 2013 campaign was an embarrassment for the Philadelphia Flyers. Their worst fears in terms of their defense and goaltending played out to such an extent that even their above-average offense wasn’t enough to propel…
Washington Capitals 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: If you told someone in early February that the Washington Capitals would win the Southeast Division, they would have laughed at you. The team was 2-8-1, Braden Holtby looked like he was going through some…