Will take Schenn to get Hemsky … Phillips-Senators still apart … Connolly staying in Buffalo, they’re buyers … NHL Sources Say videos
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Ottawa Senators and Chris Phillips talked again today but are having trouble closing the gap. Mark Spector via twitter: Ales Hemsky heading to the LA Kings a 'non-starter' without Brayden Schenn being included. As of today,…
To no one’s surprise, Bryan McCabe Traded To Rangers
TSN.ca and others reporting, Bryan McCabe traded to NY Rangers for Tim Kennedy and 2011 3rd Round Pick. McCabe is in the final year of his deal, having recorded 22 points and 28 PIM's with Florida this season. Tim Kennedy…
Kyper Lipper, Ty Conklin, Leclaire, McElhinney, Belak, Commodore, Rivet, Sturm, McCabe
Kyper (via Twitter): "Those Fuckers at TSN Try to Discredit me all the time. I'm really Pissed!". The obligatory apology followed. We love it Kyper, let it fly! According to LeBrun, Curtis McElhinney, Ty Conklin & Pascal Leclaire have been…
Editor note
Due to some very unexpected personal reasons that take precedent over everything, my online availability will be limited somewhat. I may not be able to bring as much in-depth coverage as you'd like, and as much as I'd like to…
Seabrook and Blackhawks close on extension … Wild look at Penner … Waiver notes … Trade deadline video from Van. Sun
Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Look for #Panthers Bryan McCabe to be traded to the #Rangers as early as today. McCabe willing to waive no-movement clause." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brent Seabrook and the Chicago Blackhawks are close to signing a…
Richards skates for 1st time since concussion … Oilers not active shoppers … ‘Hawks-Lightning talking … Columbus looking for C and Dman … Leafs and MacArthur
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards skated for the 1st time since Feb. 13th yesterday. "He skated today, and I haven't heard anything else besides that,'' Crawford said. "I think the news is good on him, and…
Senators send Phillips a contract offer … Orpik out 4 weeks … Foote close … Rivet on re-entry
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirmed that he sent Chris Phillips a contract extension offer as the 2 sides hope to get a deal done by Monday. “Both sides are trying to get something done,”…
Twitter Rumor Roundup involving the Panthers, Canadiens, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes and Flyers
I added audio and video to the Kovalev trade post from yesterday. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Kypreos is hearing that Panthers center Stephen Weiss may be warming up to the idea of waiving his no trade clause. Darren Dreger via…
Panthers have traded Cory Stillman to the Hurricanes
The Florida Panthers have traded Cory Stillman to the Carolina Hurricanes for Ryan Carter and a 2011 5th round pick.
Twitter injury, roster notes involving: Crosby, Rangers, Penguins, Bernier, Neil and Modano
Jimmy Murphy via twitter: "As I have been told by Pittsburgh sources, Stephen Brunt now saying on Team 990 he heard "whispers" Sidney Crosby maybe done for season." Andrew Gross via twitter: According to the Rangers, Marc Staal is 'iffy'…
Canadiens acquire Brent Sopel and Nigel Dawes from the Thrashers
The Atlanta Thrashers have traded defenseman Brent Sopel and forward Nigel Dawes to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Ben Maxwell and a 4th round draft pick. Brent Sopel carries a $2,333,333 cap hit this year and will be a UFA…
The Penguins trade for Senators winger Alexei Kovalev
The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Alexei Kovalev from the Ottawa Senators for a 7th round pick. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: If the Penguins win 1 playoff series and Kovalev plays in half the games, the pick becomes a 6th rounder.…