Morning Hits: Could the Penguins trade Malkin? Should Oilers consider trading No. 7? Landing spots for Luongo
Darren Dreger: If the Penguins lose in 4 or 5 games, they could have an interesting offseason. Some people think that Evgeni Malkin could become a trade target. Bruce Arthur points out that Malkin had 10 shots last night and…
Free Agent Notes: Bobrovsky, Lehtera, Ramo and Six Red Wings
Slava Malamud: Sergei Bobrovsky's agent wants to wait until the Vezina Trophy is announced to get a better deal according to sport express. Andy Strickland: Blues prospect Jori Lehtera re-signed for two years with the Novosibirsk in the KHL. Andy…
Injury Notes: Campbell breaks leg, Richards skates and Glencross hopes for clearance
Joe McDonald of ESPN Boston: A team source is saying that Bruins forward Gregory Campbell broke is right leg blocking a slap shot and is finished for the season. "The guy had a lane and he sacrificed his body and…
NHL Video: Duncan Keith suspended for high-sticking Jeff Carter
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith received a one game suspension for his high-stick to the face of Los Angeles Kings forward Jeff Carter. Keith has been suspended before and Carter was injured on the play. He received 20 stitches and…
NHL Video: Do you think Duncan Keith should be suspended?
Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith received a 4-minute high-sticking penalty last night after he swung his stick hitting Kings Jeff Carter in the face. Does the fact that Duncan Keith is sorry, and tried to apologize several times excuse him from…
Morning Hits: Bickell, Canucks, Rangers, Top 3 draft slots, Gudbranson, Duchene, Flyers, DiPietro and the Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports: The Blackhawks would like to re-sign Bryan Bickell for around $1.5-$2 million a season, but he would get more than that if he hit the open market. The Canucks will interview former Stars coach Glen…
Free Agent Hits: Baily, Hamonic, Thomas, Loktionov, Bordeleau, Ribeiro, Hendricks and Filppula
Arthur Staple: The Islanders will start long-term contract talks with RFAs Josh Bailey and Travis Hamonic. Josh Rimer: A solid source said that Tim Thomas won't play hockey next year. Dmitry Chesnokov: Andrei Loktionov's agent said there is a 99%…
NHL will make some rule changes: Visors grandfathered, hybrid icing test, video review and shallower nets
Chris Johnston: The NHL will grandfather in visors next season. Mathieu Schneider said it was a "clear majority" of players support, but wouldn't give numbers. Ben Kuzma: Players who have played 26 regular season or playoff games don't have to wear a visor.…
Quick Hits: Streit turns down Isles best offer, Canadiens, Allaire, Ericsson and Staal
Arthur Staple: Sources saying that defenseman Mark Streit turned down the Islanders best offer and will not be back with the team. Brian Compton: Compton wonders if the Islanders will look to trade Streit's rights in the upcoming weeks. Compton adds that Streit…
What do you think of the new Carolina Hurricanes Uniforms?
What are your thoughts on the new Carolina Hurricanes Uniforms?
Morning Rumors: Goalies, Coaches, Ryan, Hainsey, Yakupov, Hurricanes and Bobrovsky
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is talk that as many as 10 teams are thinking about their goaltending situation. Among the teams thinking No. 1 goalies are: Flyers, Panthers, Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Flames, Wild and Islanders.…
Quick Hits: Competition committee, Raanta, Bowness, Groulx and a rookie tournament
Bob McKenzie: The ompetition committee is meeting in Toronto today. On the agenda will be visors, icing and embellishment. Representing the NHL are: Poile, Holland, Yzerman, Carlyle, Snider. Representing the NHLPA are: Backes, Pietrangelo, Cammalleri, Hainsey, C Schneider. Juha Hiitela:…