NHL rumors involving the several Senators, Canadiens, Kings, Panthers, Blue Jackets and more
Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: "We've stripped down and added a lot of young assets," Burke told the crowd. "We've gone through, now, the selling part of this process. We are buyers now. We're trying to add a defenceman…
Penguins send Goligoski to the Stars for Neal and Niskanen
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded defenseman Alex Goligoski to the Dallas Stars for winger James Neal and defenseman Matt Niskanen. Goligoski has a cap hit of $1,833,333. He's making $1.5 million this year, and will get $2.75 million next year.…
Pens-Stars talking deal … Souray clears waivers … Hagman to waivers … 6 teams interested in Zherdev
Darren Dreger of TSN: The Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars have been talking about a trade that would involve Alex Goligoski and James Neal. Will DePaoli via twitter: Sources saying it would likely be a 4 player deal. Ryan Rishaug…
Lou says no to Souray … Gaborik has a concussion … Asking price for Hemsky huge, Kings still interested … Richard-Stars talking
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lou Lamoriello said that the Devils haven't put a claim on Seldon Souray, and won't be. Andrew Gross via twitter: Marian Gaborik has a concussion. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Even in Calgary, Bernstein is hearing the…
Sunday Morning Rumor Round up – Feb. 20th 2011
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League is trying to find a local owner for the Atlanta Thrashers, and if they can't find one in the next 6-8 weeks they could be relocated. Alex Kovalev is getting interest from the Penguins.…
Leafs shopping Kessel? Capitals dangling Semin … Souray on re-entry waivers … Blues looking to shed salary
Chris Stevenson of the Toronto Sun: One NHL scout has said that the Maple Leafs have been testing the waters with Phil Kessel's name. “I was kind of surprised to hear his name as a possibility, but Kessel’s available,” the…
Blues send Johnson and 1st to Colorado for Stewart, Shattenkirk and a 2nd
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The St. Louis Blues have traded former 1st overall pick Erik Johnson, Jay McClement, and a conditional 1st round pick to the Colorado Avalanche for Chris Stewart, Kevin Shattenkirk, and a conditional 2nd round pick.…
Maple Leafs trade Tomas Kaberle to the Bruins for Colborne and a 1st Round Pick
Updated Audio: Brian Burke Press Conference Audio from James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. The Toronto Maple Leafs have finally traded Tomas Kaberle, ending years of trade rumors. The Maple Leafs have sent the puck moving to the Boston…
Blues defenseman Brewer going to Tampa Bay
Eric Brewer has agreed to waive his no trade clause and will accept a trade to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: The Blues are getting a 3rd round pick and Brock Beukeboom.
White to San Jose, Joslin to Carolina in separate deals
The San Jose Sharks sent defenseman Derek Joslin to the Carolina Hurricanes for Future considerations. A short time later the 2 teams were back at it with the Hurricanes sending Ian White to the Sharks for a draft pick. Updated:…
The Boston Bruins send Wheeler and Stuart to Thrashers for Peverley and Valabik
The Boston Bruins trade Blake Wheeler and Mark Stuart to the Atlanta Thrashers for Rich Peverley and Boris Valabik.
Kaberle’s been asked to waive NTC … Deal to Boston coming
Update: Darren Dreger via twitter: Trade call needs to be made, "Colborne, Boston's 1st in 2011 and a conditional pick for Kaberle the basis of the trade." Bob McKenzie via twitter: "It looks as though Tomas Kaberle has been asked…