Tampa Bay Fires GM and Coach
It didn't come as much of a surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning have fired GM Brian Lawton and head coach, Rick Tocchet. New team owner, Jeffrey Vinik made the announce Monday morning. The Lightning finished 8 points out of…
Kovalev Out for Season … UFA Defenseman … Maple Leaf Questions this Off-Season
Don Brennan of Canoe Sports: The Ottawa Senators have lost Alex Kovalev for the remained of the season with a completely torn ACL. He has surgery scheduled for 2 weeks, and rehab should be 3-4 months. Kevin Allen of the…
Leafs Close Could be Close to Cap Next Year … Ice Edge Pulling Offer for Coyotes? Blue Jackets to Interview for Head Coaching Position … Kovalev Hurt
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't worried about the Leafs cap situation for next season. “I’m not worried about (the cap),” general manager Brian Burke said. “We’re not shackled here. I don’t think we’re…
Our Best Wishes to Pat Burns and Family
Toronto Sun: It is being reported that Pat Burns was admitted to a hospital outside of Tampa with pneumonia on Sunday. Burns has terminal lung cancer, and had opted for forego chemo after being diagnosed last year. He's also had to battle colon…
Firing Sutter Would Still Leave the Flames in Trouble … Wings FA’s will have to wait … Seidenberg’s and Kuba’s seasons could be over
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: If the Flames were to fire Sutter, it still wouldn't come close to solving the Calgary Flames issues. Questionable trades and some key players with several years left on their contracts will handcuff…
Keith Tkachuk Announces Retirement
"Keith Tkachuk has decided to hang up his skates. With the St. Louis Blues eliminated from the playoffs, the 18-year veteran made the announcement during the teams' game against the Blackhawks in Chicago on Wednesday night. Tkachuk was a scratch…
No Gretzky in Dallas? Kovalchuk Waiting Until After Playoffs to Talk Contract … Vokoun on the Move?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: Yesterday it was rumored that Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull, and Mike Modano might be interested in buying the Dallas Stars. After some investigation by Shoalts has revealed that Gretzky has not contacted the…
Injury Updates on Kessel, Michalek, and Ehrhoff
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs sniper Phil Kessel left practice after only a few minutes yesterday with a muscle cramp/strain/pull. Kessel left Saturday's game for 10-15 minutes with the same issue. Kessel was sent for further…
Vancouver Canucks Sign Goaltender Eddie Lack
"Swedish newspaper Expressen is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent goaltender Eddie Lack. The 6'2'' 22-year-old played with Brynas in the Swedish Elite League last season, backing up the league's best goalie in Jacob Markstrom." (Source: TSN)…
Wayne Gretzky, Brett Hull Trying to Buy the Dallas Stars
According to the Dallas Observer and TSN, Brett Hull is trying to bring Wayne Gretzky and Mike Modano on board to buy the Dalls Stars. "It's nothing formal, as if they're about to sign on the dotted line," says one…
Stamkos Almost a Ranger … Stars that Could be on the Block … Ovie has Advice for Filatov … Leafs-Gustavsson talking contract
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said he 'shook hands' on a deal with Lightning co-owner Len Barrie last year, that would have sent Steven Stamkos to the Rangers for 2 or 3 of Michael Del…
Ribeiro on the Move? Devils want Ilya Back … Injury Notes from Ottawa … Plenty from Hockey Night in Canada Hotstove
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Dallas Stars would trade Mike Ribeiro for Sheldon Souray. The Stars have Brad Richards as their #1 and Jamie Benn could step up in to the #2 spot. Sure, the…