Free Agent Hits: Bobrovsky, Bogosian, Hendricks and Hurricanes
Slava Malamud: Blue Jackets Sergei Bobrovsky tells Sport-Express "we are talking to both Columbus and SKA." Ken Wiebe: The Jets have held preliminary contract discussions with defenseman Zach Bogosian's agent on Thursday. Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals Matt Hendricks will…
Quick Hits: Final dates, Shero, Bylsma, Compliance buyout, Eakins, Maurice and Hishon
Bob McKenzie: If the Blackhawks win today, the Stanley Cup Final starts on Wednesday. If the Kings win, the Final will start next Saturday in either Boston or Chicago. The Final can't start in LA. EJ Hradek: Penguins GM Ray…
The Ottawa Senators trade Sergei Gonchar to the Dallas Stars
Mike Heika: The Dallas Stars have acquired the rights to Ottawa Senators pending UFA defenseman Sergei Gonchar for a 2013 conditional 6th round pick. They hope to be able to sign him to a two year contract. If Gonchar doesn't…
Trade Rumors: MacTavish talking Hemsky, Horcoff and the No. 7 … Rutherford getting calls on No. 5
TSN: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on Team 1260 radio in Edmonton on Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff: "I think both those players are at a similar crossroads," MacTavish told the radio station. "Sometimes change is good for both the organization and…
Free Agents Hits: Malkin, Gonchar, Loktionov, Crabb, Clarkson, Elias, Bickell and Stalberg
Darren Dreger: There is speculation that Evgeni Malkin could command $15 million a season from the KHL, all tax free. Bruce Garrioch: Senators UFA Sergei Gonchar has an offer from Metallurg of the KHL. Waiting to see what his NHL…
Quick Hits: Stanley Cup final dates, Eakins, McDonald, Nichol, Klimchuk, Morrissey, Richards and Zherdev
Bob McKenzie: With the Blackhawks win and if both the Blackhawks and Bruins clinch their series in 5 games or less, the Stanley Cup final would start on Wednesday. In other words, if both series are over by Sunday night,…
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…