Quick Hits: Devils, Fisher and Spezza injuries, Visnovsky and Scouting the Lightning-Devils
The Fourth Period: The Devils are looking to add goal scorer by the deadline. Lou Lamoriello told the Star-Ledger, "There is no question in my mind a splash usually upsets things. Adding pieces complements," Lamoriello told the paper. "That's not…
Oilers trade Rieder to Coyotes for Kessy
The Phoenix Coyotes have acquired right winger Tobias Rieder from the Edmonton Oilers for left winger Kale Kessy. Rieder was drafted in the 4th round by the Oilers, 114th overall in the 2011 draft. Kessy was drafted in the 4th…
NHL Rumors III: Backups that could be available, Neuvirth, Ribeiro rejects offer, Sharks and Predators
Justin Goldman of NHL.com: Goldman lists 5 backups who could be moved by the deadline. 1. Jonathan Bernier (LA): 7-2-0 with a 1.94 and .923 SV%. 2. Michal Neuvirth (WSH): Only five appearances since Feb. 1st. Career 53-35-10 record, 2.68…
NHL Rumors II: Nonis talks deadline, Maple Leafs, Luongo, Kiprusoff, Khabibulin, Smith, Reimer and Scrivens
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis, “Last year I had a list of teams I kept in touch with. I did about half. Brian (Burke) did about half. That’s how we operated. “Now, I pretty…
NHL Rumors I: Bouwmeester, Giordano, Yandle, Miller, Regehr, Jaskin and the Ducks
From twitter unless noted otherwise Roger Millions: Flames defenseman Jay Bouwmeester admits that he's talked with management about the possibility for a trade. As many as 6 teams are interested. Helene Elliott: Elliott wonders if the Kings would be interested…
Quick Hits: Scouting Isles-Flyers and Panthers-Sabres, DeKeyser, Elliott, Coburn, Franzen and Jovanovski
From twitter unless noted otherwise David Strehle: Scouting the Islanders-Flyers game: Sharks, Stars, Lightning and Hurricanes. George Richards: Scouting the Panthers-Sabres: Devils, Penguins, Wild, Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs. Frank Seravalli: The Flyers think they are…
NHL Rumors IV: Bruins had a deal, DeKeyser, St. Louis, Malone, Miller, and Blues
From twitter unless noted otherwise Darren Dreger: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said that he was told at noon yesterday that they had a deal for Jarome Iginla. It is now clear that Iginla must have directed the Flames towards the…
Roster notes and Goalies: Pens, Leafs, Sens, Preds, Blue Jackets, Caps, Panthers, Oilers and Hawks
From twitter unless noted otherwise Josh Yohe: Evgeni Malkin sounds like he'll be playing tonight. Pittsburgh Penguins: Malkin and Marc-Andre Fleury are game-time decisions. Tomas Vokoun will start. Will DePaoli: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma expects to keep Kunitz, Crosby and…
Allen’s Team-by-team look: Buyer, Seller or Trader
Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at buyers, sellers and traders. Anaheim Ducks: buyers - Looking for a center. Boston Bruins: buyers - Would like a scorer and/or a veteran defenseman. Buffalo Sabres: sellers - GM Darcy Regier said…
NHL Rumors III: Goalie market, Kings, Sabres, Regehr, Riberio, Talbot, Scouting the Sharks-Ducks
From twitter unless noted otherwise Craig Custance of ESPN: There are not many teams that are desperate for a goalie. James Reimer is proving he may be able to lead the Maple Leafs. At the moment there are more goalies…
NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Kiprusoff, Briere, Caron, Stastny and Yandle
Bob McKenzie: The Flames preferred the deal with the Bruins, but needed Jarome Iginla's approval. He obviously, chose the Penguins. Eric Francis: Feaster told Iginla that an extension would be shorter and for less money if he stayed in Calgary.…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins and Oilers talking Whitney and more?
David Staples: Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe tweeted: “Whitney to Bruins from EDM? Johnny Boychuk is an EDM homeboy. Andrew Ference another local…. Cost of a second-pairing defenseman? See Doug Murray (PIT). Pair of R2 picks….Whitney a PP force…