Game 5 Injury Updates … Boychuk hit to be reviewed … Is it suspendable?
Nick Kypreos of SportsNet: A source told Kypreos that Patrice Bergerson may have suffered a spleen injury. He was taken to hospital by ambulance during the third period for observation. "Guys, I’m not going there, so anything else but injury…
Stars talked about trading up, undecided on Bachman … Penguins careful with Dupuis … Nonis talks Leafs
Mark Stepneski: The Stars have the 10th overall pick in the draft and have held discussions to move up, but the price hasn't been right. “We’re looking at all options,” said Nill. “I talked to a team today about the…
Leafs have best offer for Bernier? Kings could use LWer … No Byzgalov buyout at this time
Renaud Lavoie: The Maple Leafs, Flyers and Wild are in the running for Jonathan Bernier. The Kings will take the best offer from one of them. Tim Panaccio: The Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Florida Panthers, Minnesota Wild and the New…
Morning Hits: Hemsky, Stafford, Stastny, Richards, Messier and Lundqvist
David Staples: Staples thinks that a Ales Hemsky for Drew Stafford deal could work for both teams. Dennis Bernstein: When asked if the Leafs go after Paul Stastny? They should, and if the Avalanche draft Nate MacKinnon, even more so.…
Quick Hits: Tippett, Mayor of Seattle, Glendale and Saddledome flooded
Elliotte Friedman: The Coyotes and Dave Tippett have agreed to a five year contract extension. Mayor McGinn: The mayor of Seattle twitter account said that they are confident that Key Arena would be ready to go for next season. Nick…
Draft and Trade Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Senators, Penguins and Ducks
Adrian Dater: Lots of talk that the Avalanche are trying to create a smokescreen by saying they are taking a forward at No. 1. General managers aren't buying it. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Joe Sakic didn't back down from saying…
No compliance buyouts for the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Devils and Kings
Rob Rossi: The Penguins have no plans on trading James Neal or using a compliance buyout on anyone. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirms that they won't use any of their compliance buyouts. Rich Chere: Devils defenseman Lou…
Morning Hits: Coyotes update, Schedule release mid July, Ruff named Stars head coach
Nick Kypreos: "Hearing Glendale council will not approve 15M cash demand by RSE group 2 manage #Coyotes arena. RSE asked for 15M to help secure #125M loan." ... "Council believes debt created by team is so gr8 that team is all but guaranteed to fail…
Free Agent Hits: Torres, Enroth, Briere, Canadiens, Kostitsyn and Gagne
Josh Rimer: The Sharks have re-signed Raffi Torres to a 3-year deal. Elliotte Friedman: $6 million over 3 years. Pierre LeBrun: The Sabres re-sign Jhonas Enroth to a 2-year deal worth $1.25 million per season. Kevin Kurz: Don't expect the Sharks…
Sabres Hits: No buyouts, No luck moving up, May move No. 16, No Miller or Vanek talks
John Vogl: Sabres GM Darcy Regier said they have no plans for using their compliance buyouts at this time. John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres wanted to move up it the draft, but that may not happen. "To…
Could the Oilers and Maple Leafs be discussing the 7th overall pick in the draft?
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples notes Nick Kypreos's tweet that had Oilers GM Craig MacTavish and Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis talking for a good 10 minutes after the GM meeting, then added "Could Tor move up in…
Dave Nonis talks about the Maple Leafs and some of their options
Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis admits that he hasn't gotten very far with contract talks with Tyler Bozak and Clarke MacArthur as he doesn't want to tie up too much money. “We have to be mindful of how much…