Afternoon Hits: Panthers, Cheveldayoff, Redden, Hedberg, Rangers, Blacker and Biggs
John Shannon: NY Post reporting that the Panthers are on the verge of being sold. Barry Jackson: Sources saying NY businessman Vincent Viola is working on a deal to buy the Panthers. Not done yet. Stephen Whyno: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…
Carolina Hurricanes 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: Carolina’s first season with Jordan Staal and Alexander Semin didn’t go as well as expected, though the blame didn’t rest with the newcomers. They actually performed largely as advertised. Instead, it was a number of…
VIDEO: Realignment and Scheduling Refresher
NHL.com provides us a refresher on the new divisions and scheduling. I'm still not a fan of the unbalanced conferences and the name 'Metropolitan" as a division, but I guess it's something we'll have to live with for the time…
Morning Hits: Brodeur, Brunner, Grabovski, Gill, Schroeder, Biron, Bigras, Hossa and Toews
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that it's all quiet on the trade front. Rich Chere: Devils coach Peter DeBoer named Martin Brodeur as his opening night starter. TSN Radio: Bob McKenzie on the radio said that the Devils…
Injury Notes: Wilson, Franzen, Brown, Smith, Kostka, Zucker and Blujus
Adrian Dater: Avs Ryan Wilson will be out two weeks with a knee injury. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Johan Franzen didn't skate yesterday due to a hip flexor. They are waiting to see if it will be a day-to-day injury. Lisa…
Russian Hits: Jets prospect Burmistrov, two KHL coaches fired and another close
Igor Eronko: Alex Burmistrov on a return to the Jets: 'Let's try but we'll see in 2 years when my contract will expire. Now my thoughts are with #AkBars.' Gary Lawless: Lawless points out that Burmistrov's stats for Jets fans are…
Afternoon Hits: Gilbert, Lazar, Morin … Cuts by Penguins, Maple Leafs and Senators
Jonathan Willis: Tom Gilbert accepted the Panthers PTO offer. Chris Johnston: The Senators sign Curtis Lazar to an entry level contract. Sam Carchidi: The Flyers sign Samuel Morin to a three-year entry level deal worth $4.275 million. Seth Rorabaugh: Sent…
Lines Combos: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Blues, Avalanche, Lightning and Rangers
Michael Smith: Hurricanes Jiri Tlusy is wearing a no-contact jersey today and is skating with Group B. Nathan Gerbe is with Jeff Skinner and Elias Lindholm. Michael Smith: Hurricanes game lines: Bowman-E. Staal-Semin, Skinner-Lindholm-Gerbe, Terry-Welsh-Dalpe, Blanchard-Sutter-Westgarth. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets defensive…
Colorado Avalanche 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: For the third straight season, the Avalanche missed the playoffs and this time it wasn’t even close. Their 16-25-7 record was the worst in the Western Conference – with their most memorable win of 2013…
Morning Hits II: Nugent-Hopkins, Hemsky-Ott, Tatar, Belov, Giroux and McLaren
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Contract extension talks between the Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are underway. An extension will likely be in the six to seven year range. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mail bag) Asked if he…
Morning Hits: Brunner, Three Goalies in FLA, Gilbert, Flyers, Capitals and Blackhawks
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: The Devils have invited Damien Brunner to training on a PTO. He will join the team today for practice. Renaud Lavoie: If Tim Thomas makes the Panthers, his value should be around $2 to…
Cuts: Kings, Sabres, Avalanche, Ducks, Canadiens and Oilers
Lisa Dillman: The Kings sent seven players back to junior yesterday, down to 49 players. Mike Harrington: The Sabres sent five players back to junior: Justin Bailey, Nicholas Baptiste, Justin Kea, Logan Nelson, and Connor Boland. They still have 56 players…