Around the Boards: Dubinsky and Leclaire returning soon, O’Brien to Leafs, Relocation to Canada?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky is getting closer to returning from a broken right hand. Tortorella thinks he might return in a week or so. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Pascal Leclaire could return…
Around the Boards: Burke’s deadline, Emery out 6-8 weeks, Filppula’s cast removed, Jovanovski suspended
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Brian Burke self-imposed no holiday trade deadline takes effebect tonight. The NHL roster freeze happens between Dec. 19th and Dec. 27th. Burke gives his players the extra relief that they won't be traded between…
Martin Brodeur Ties Sawchuk’s Shutout Record
Martin Brodeur realized he had a good chance of catching Terry Sawchuk, and his teammates helped make sure he finished with a shutout. Brodeur tied Sawchuk's NHL record with his 103rd shutout, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 3-0…
Around the Boards: Ilya contract or trade? Ward returning, Brind’Amour scratched … 2 Pens getting close
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: The Atlanta Thrashers and Ilya Kovalchuk continue to talk, and both sides seem to think they can reach a deal. But if a deal can't get done, there are at least 2 top Western…
Around the Boards: Scouts watching Ducks, Antti Niemi getting more games, ‘Hitch’ safe for now, OV returns
The Orange County Register: The Anaheim Ducks have lost 5 consecutive games, and only won 4 of their last 14 games. They find themselves close to the bottom of the league standings. Is it time to make changes? Scouts from…
Around the Boards: Players being shopped, coveted … Savard’s contact under investigation … Contract talks for some
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: In their search for scoring, the New York Rangers have set their sites on an injured player, Pavol Demitra, once he gets healthy. Demitra is still recovering from his second shoulder surgery, and could…
Around the Boards: Flyers fire Stevens … DiPietro returns, to minors … Gustavsson surgery and Kessel’s return to Boston
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have fired head coach John Stevens and replaced him with Peter Laviolette. Laviolette last coached in Carolina and led them to the Stanley Cup Championship in 2006. Look for the…
Around the Boards: Oilers moves coming? Kovalchuck getting offer from KHL? Ward Getting Close
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: If the Oilers continue to stumble, look for them to consider moving some of their older players who are on longer term deals. Players that could possibly fit in to this category are Lubomir…
Leafs Trade Jiri Tlusty to Canes for Philippe Paradis
The Toronto Maple Leafs have sent forward Jiri Tlusty to the Carolina Hurricanes for center Philippe Paradis. Tlusty was selected 13th overall in 2006 by the Leafs, but has never been able to stick with the Leafs. He has 10…
Around the Boards: Chicago signings, Rafalski’s bad back, Pietrangelo to WJC, Chipchura traded
Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: With the signings of Toews, Kane, and Keith being announced today, their cap number for next season sits approximately at $60.5 million for 15 players. There were rumors yesterday that the 'Hawks will either…
Keith, Kane and Toews Signing on Thursday
According to TSN and Chicago Now, the Chicago Blackhawks will announce the signings of Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Duncan Keith. Kane and Toews receiving 5 year extensions, with Keith signing a 13 year deal. Press conference called for 2:00…
Around the Boards: Savard’s cap friendly number, Sharp getting use to rumors, Corvo and Gustavsson injury news
Kevin Paul Dupont and Brendan Hall of the Boston Globe: File this one under the heading 'Hometown Discount'. Marc Savard signed a 7 year extension with the Bruins for $28.05 million, that's a cap hit $4.007 million. Savard is expected…