NHL Rumors: Datsyuk knows where he’ll sign, KHL to chase Bobrovsky, Family decision for Alfredsson
Dmitry Chesnokov: Red Wings Paval Datsyuk's agent has told Pavel Lysenkov (@plysenkov) that Datsyuk has decided where he'll sign next summer but won't announce it. Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Datsyuk knows where he wants to play, but isn't…
Morning Hits: Roy and Radulov, Stoll, Jets injuries, Bobrosky’s contract, Fleury and other goaltending scenarios
Dan Rosen: If the Senators win Game 5 tonight, Game 6 will go on Sunday at 7:30 pm, moving the Kings-Sharks to 10 pm. If the Penguins win, the Kings-Sharks will be at 8 pm. Josh Cooper: Cooper points out…
Buyout Notes: starting time, Briere, Flyers, Richards and a top 10 list
Tim Panaccio: Buyouts can't begin until 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final ends. Steve Simmons: Simmons ran into Daniel Briere who told him that he expects to be bought out by the Flyers. He would like to stay. (Briere…
Coach and GM Notes: Roy, Maloney, Canucks, Tippett and Tortorella
Adrian Dater: The Colorado Avalanche have hired Patrick Roy to be their head coach and VP of hockey operations. Graham Taylor: Coyotes GM Don Maloney has or is close to signing a contract extension. Pierre LeBrun: The Canucks are not…
Quick Hits: Sutton, Quebecor’s false rumour, Nichushkin and Gragnani
Craig Custance: Defenseman Andy Sutton retired from the the NHL yesterday. Quebecor Media: "The rumour that Quebecor is currently in negotiations with the #NHL to buy a franchise is completely false." Corey Pronman: 2013 NHL draft prospect Valeri Nichushkin told…
Playoff Notes: Clowe, DeKeyser, Alfredsson, Kunitz and Stralman
Dan Rosen: Rangers Ryane Clowe practiced for the first time yesterday since being injured in Game 5 against the Capitals. Craig Custance: Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser is getting close to returning as his cast was to come off yesterday.…
Maple Leafs Notes: Komarov, Gunnarsson, Leafs RFAs, UFAs and Free Agent Fits
Dmitry Chesnokov: Maple Leafs RFA winger Leo Komarov: "Won't hide it - I've held negotiations with Dynamo , but I'm waiting for an offer from Toronto." Luke Fox of SportsNet: Maple Leafs defenseman Carl Gunnarsson made $1.35 million last season…
Morning Hits: Roy, Emelin, Ribeiro and Hemsky
L.A. Lariviere: Patrick Roy's brother said he was wrongly quoted in the Denver Post article and that he expressed only his intuition. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin had surgery on his left knee and will be out for six…
Morning Hits: Patrick Roy and the Avs, Canucks Coaches, Avs #1 pick, Flyers draft options and Caps UFA Hendricks
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Patrick Roy's brother, Stephane, is saying that Patrick will be the next coach of the Colorado Avalanche. "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is…
Morning Hits: Wolski, Scott, Brunner, Roy and Hemsky
Alessandro Seren Rosso: Wojtek Wolski signed with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Renaud Lavoie: The Sabres signed John Scott to a one-year deal at $750,000. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings would like to…
Morning Hits: Spezza, Quick, Sharks fined, trade options for Miller and a look at the Canucks
Bruce Garrioch: With Jason Spezza returning to the Senators lineup today, would have to assume that Guillaume Latendresse will be sitting. Helene Elliott: Kings Jonathan Quick received a game misconduct that the end of last night's game. He receives an…
Morning Hits: Datsyuk, Alzner, Kessel, Bozak and some other Leafs notes
Chris Nichols of SportsNet: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Pavel Datsyuk won't be heading back to Russia when his contract expires after next season. “You mean how long is his deal and how much is he gonna make?…