Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Gardiner, Sharks, McGinn, Panthers, Isles, Canucks, Legwand and Lundqvist
Bruce Garrioch: Panthers Dmitry Kulikov was a healthy scratch last night as the Panthers have stepped up their efforts to trade him. George Richards: Panthers coach Peter Horachek said that Kulikov "needs to be accountable." Bruce Garrioch: (tweet sequence) "Panthers are…
Morning Rumors: Khudobin, Peters, Mason, Vanek, Diaz, Callahan, Gleason, Dubnyk, Bryzgalov and World Juniors
Craig Custance: Hurricanes Anton Khudobin is close to returning to the lineup, and the Hurricanes are getting some trade interest in both Khudobin and Justin Peters. Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that it could be to distracting to…
Morning Rumors: Steen, Miller, Gleason, Del Zotto, Dumba and Alfredsson
The Fouth Period: The Blues will have to wait until the season is over to negotiate with pending UFA Alexander Steen. "Alex prefers not to discuss a contract extension during the season and the team has respected that," Steen's agent,…
Injury Notes: Seguin, Kane, Gordon, Bryzgalov and Gleason
Mark Stepneski: Stars Tyler Seguin is out with concussion-like symptoms. Injury happened during the Blackhawks game. Ken Wiebe: Jets Evander Kane did some off-ice work but he's questionable for tonight's game against the Rangers. Edmonton Oilers: Oilers Boyd Gordon was…
Morning Hits: Islanders, Capitals, Habs, Predators, Avs, Sens, Leafs, Panthers, Canucks and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Islanders GM Garth Snow is working the phones. The ideal scenario for the Islanders would be for Sabres Ryan Miller to waive his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for the remainder of the season.…
Morning Rumors: Del Zotto, Ruutu, Kulemin, Gleason, Miller, Myers, Kane and Subban
David Pagnotta: The Rangers will trade Michael Del Zotto at some point, and they'd obviously like to do so, sooner than later. The Fourth Period: A perfect world would have the Rangers trading Del Zotto for a second line scorer.…
Morning Rumors: Orlov, Miller, Del Zotto, Oilers and Bishop, Avs, Brodeur, Habs, Kane, Gardiner and Devils
Elliotte Friendman of CBC: Capitals GM George McPhee on Dmitry Orlov: "He's very similar to Voynov from L.A. ... three full years in the minors and now a really good NHL player," McPhee said. "He is ready for the NHL and…
Morning Rumors II: Coyotes, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Flames, Red Wings and Olympic Rosters
Sarah McLellan: The Coyotes are at their salary limit. If Rostislav Klesla is claimed off waivers, the freed up salary could help them make a trade. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Hurricanes Tim Gleason and Tuomo Ruutu are being discussed with other…
Morning Rumors: Pacioretty, Kane, Erat, Canes, Leafs, Hiller, Del Zotto, Sens, Expansion and Kulikov
TSN: Bob McKenzie: The Canadiens are "absolutely not" shopping Max Pacioretty, but teams may be calling about him. They are listening to offers on him, but not saying he's available. The Evander Kane and Jets situation is the same as Pacioretty…
Injury Notes: Duchene, Semin, Lupul, Rinne, Gleason, Glass, Bennett, Parise, Neuvirth, Kobasew and Giordano
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Avs Matt Duchene won't play tonight, but there is a good chance he can return from his oblique injury on Friday against the Wild. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that Alex Semin (concussion) could…
Morning Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Islanders, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Maple Leafs
The Fourth Period: Sources saying that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin wants to make a "big splash" and acquire a "top-tier" player. The Canadiens currently have $1.74 million in cap space, allowing them to take on just over $3 million without…
Morning Hits: Rogers Acquires Exclusive Rights, 10 Sue NHL, Varlamov, Hossa, Beem and Phaneuf
SportsNet: Rogers has acquired the exclusive broadcasting rights to every NHL game in Canada for $5.2 billion for 12 years, starting next season. The deal—the largest of its kind in NHL history—also includes the NHL Centre Ice and NHL Game…