Morning Rumors III: Senators Edition – Phillips, Corvo, Michalek, Stewart and Hemsky
James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray, part of transcript from yesterday on deadline and Chris Phillips. On deadline approach: “Well, no question. If we lose that game and a couple of other teams in the race win,…
Morning Rumors II: Traded Draft Pick Note, Stastny, Ehrhoff, Dubnyk, Blues and Maple Leafs
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Trade note on the Blues - Sabres Miller/Ott trade. If the Blues make the Western Conference final or if they re-sign Miller before the draft, the Sabres get a 2014 first round pick. The…
Morning Rumors I: Jason Spezza’s Name Enters Rumor Mill
David Pagnotta: Have been told my multiple NHL people the Senators were exploring the Jason Spezza market. Pagnotta never said that he would be 100 percent traded. The Fourth Period: If the right deal is offered, the Senators could trade…
Evening Rumors: Penguins, Red Wings, Blackhawks, Leafs, Senators, Rangers, Jets and Flyers
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Ryan Kesler remains the Penguins top target. The Penguins are feeling that the Flyers and Blackhawks are gaining interest in Kesler as well. If the Canucks don't move Kesler at the deadline, the Penguins…
Afternoon Rumors II: Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings, Caps, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Rental Effects
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The return for Thomas Vanek could be a first round pick (preferably 2015), another pick and a solid prospect. Andrew MacDonald's trade value increased by Dan Girardi re-signing with the Rangers. Starting point will be…
Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals
TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…
Afternoon Rumors and Notes: Moulson, Kesler, Scrivens, Wings, Hawks, Waivers, Flyers, Brodeur, Bruins and Devils
Pierre LeBrun: Sabres Matt Moulson is not practicing today. GM Tim Murray said that Moulson hasn't been traded. Nick Kypreos: There are many people who believe that Ryan Kesler told the Canucks that he doesn't want to play in Canada…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Islanders Thomas Vanek
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the New York Islanders should trade Thomas Vanek. The 30-year old pending UFA carries a $7.143 million salary cap hit and $6.4 million salary. Billy Jaffe says that if he's not traded, GM Garth Snow…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Maple Leafs Nazem Kadri
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade Nazem Kadri. The 23-year old has a $2.9 million salary cap hit through next season. John Shannon notes, you need to give up something to get something. He's third…
Morning Rumors IV: Stars, Islanders, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Sabres and Scouting Rangers-Bruins
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars have about $2.7 million in salary cap space, which would allow the Stars to take on $13 million in players salaries (cap number). Sergei Gonchar has another year at $5 million…
Morning Rumors III: Ryan Callahan Edition – Demands Lowered, Rangers Holding Pat
Pierre LeBrun: Ryan Callahan's last offer was just south of $6.5 million for six years. It is still too high for the Rangers. Katie Strang: Confirms that Callahan has moved off of his seven year request. They are still apart…
Morning Rumors II: Kings, Ducks, Sharks, Blackhawks, Wild, Bruins and Avalanche
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Do the Kings need to land Thomas Vanek or Matt Moulson now that the Blues have made a big trade landing Ryan Miller and Steve Ott? Do the Ducks look to add a big…