Injury notes on Phaneuf, Giguere, Markov, Nash, and Smid
Dave Hilson of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson talking about Dion Phaneuf, “He’s walking now, with a slight limp, it’s barely even noticeable,” Wilson said. “Hopefully, within the next week, he’ll be able to get back on…
Kings sending Schenn to Calgary for Iginla? Not so fast …
Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie was told by more than one person that LA Kings and Calgary Flames haven't had a single discussion about Jarome Iginla. Bob McKenzie reports there are rumors out there that are saying Brayden Schenn would…
Markov’s season likely over? Carcillo out 2 weeks … Gagne practicing but not game ready
Tony Marinaro via twitter: "Specifics on Andrei Markov: Partial tear ACL graft right knee, associated bone contusions, large radial tear, moderate knee joint defusion." Source told Marinaro that "Seeing Markov needed 6 months recovery time last time that his guess…
Krejci and Boychuk travel with Bruins … Keith off 1st PP unit … Markov’s injury won’t be known until Wed. or Thurs. … Audio on Scott Gordon
Joe Haggerty via twitter: David Krejci and Johnny Boychuk will travel with the Bruins to New York according to coach Claude Julien. Jimmy Murphy via twitter: Krejci's return is 50% him, and 50% medical staff. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Andrei…
Markov could go under the knife again … Should Sharks trade Setoguchi? Anderson facing shots
Ranaud Lavoie (RDS) via twitter: Doctors haven't ruled out that Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov might have to have surgery again. More will known later this week. Craig Custance via twitter: Bob Hartley hasn't been contacted by the Islanders about coaching…
NY Islanders fire coach Scott Gordon
Katie Strang of Newsday: The New York Islanders have fired coach Scott Gordon. Gordon will remain with the team as an advisor to GM Garth Snow. Bridgeport (AHL) coach Jack Capuano will be the interim head coach. The Islanders have…
Surgery today for Vinny … Gagner, Krejci back practicing … Ehrhoff will take discount
Erik Erlendsson of Tampa Tribune: Vincent Lecavalier will have surgery on his broken handle today and will be out of the lineup for 3-4 weeks. He has a "non-displaced fracture near the knuckle below his right index finger". Simon Gagne…
Sunday morning NHL Rumor Roundup with Hotstove and SourcesSay video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The level of talk has heated up quite a bit,” said a league executive. “I get the sense some teams are getting antsy.” Brian Burke is the most active. The San Jose Sharks would…
Jeff Carter signs contract extension with the Flyers for 11 years, $58 million
Tom Panaccio of CSNPhilly: The Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter agreed today on an 11 year contract worth $58 million. That is an average salary cap hit of $5.2727 million. A press conference is scheduled for 6 pm. The Flyers…
Flyers and Carter close on 10 year deal … Trade offers make “no sense” for Burke … Little returns tonight
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Panaccio is reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers and Jeff Carter could reach a deal this month worth between $60-$63 million over 10 years. As their roster stands right now for next year, the Flyers have $7…
Could Winnipeg support a team? Doan at least a week away … Bernier possible broken cheekbone, Burns to be suspended?
Toronto Sun: It's been awhile since the Sun group posted an article on how Winnipeg can support an NHL team. Mario Lefebvre (Conference Board of Canada director - I have no idea what that means) says that Winnipeg, Quebec City…
Toronto Maple Leafs call up Nazem Kadri and Keith Aulie … Audio with Kadri, Burke and Wilson
3:13 pm: Nazem Kadri Audio: posted by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. Keith Aulie Audio: posted by James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail. 2:57 pm: Fan 590 Audio: Leafs Sr VP of Hockey Operations Dave Nonis discussing…