Trade Rumors involving: O’Reilly, Loktionov, Streit and Luongo
Adrian Dater via twitter: Lots of teams calling the Avalanche about Ryan O'Reilly, but the Avs are saying they are not dealing him. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: LA Kings forward Andrei Loktionov has requested a trade. Craig Custance via twitter: Teams…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Canadiens, Flyers, Avalanche, Capitals, and Kings
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Canucks assistant GM Laurence Gilman said that with Eddie Lack being out six months, that it won't have any impact on the Roberto Luongo trade talk. The Canucks will likely now have to get…
Jamison-Coyotes deal to close by Thursday … Kelly said NHL talked expansion … New arena in Detroit?
Nick Cotsonika via twitter: Greg Jamison will reportedly close the deal to buy the Phoenix Coyotes before Thursday's deadline. Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Former NHLPA executive director, Paul Kelly, told city council that the NHL had discussed expanding the NHL…
Injury notes: Niskanen, Joensuu, Burns, Lack, Kaleta, Callahan and Brown … Sceviour to AHL … Danis to waivers
Seth Rorabaugh via twitter: Penguins Matt Niskanen is out 2 to 4 weeks with a lower-body injury. NY Islanders via twitter: Islanders Jesse Joensuu will be out 5 to 7 weeks after having surgery on a sports hernia. David Pollak…
Coyotes announcement this week … P.K. joins team on Wed. … Hamilton to stay … Rakell waiting on decision
Westside Insider in the Arizona Republic: Greg Jamison told the Arizona Republic that he expects to have the team purchased by Wednesday or Thursday. “There’s a lot happening. We’re moving forward. There will be an announcement before the end of…
Subban update coming tonight … Flyers haven’t talked to Habs … Selanne will see how body reacts … Not going back to Junior
L.A. Lariviere via twitter: P.K. Subban's agent, Don Meehan, said he'll have an update this evening. Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: Subban will meet with his agent this today in Toronto, and then Meehan will touch base with…
Avs-O’Reilly still far apart, trade looming? Despres available … Luongo waits … Coyotes dealine Thurs. … NHL expansion
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Dater notes that Avalanche fans may need to start contemplating the future of the team without center Ryan O'Reilly. The Avs and O'Reilly remain about $8 million apart on a long-term contract. A 'bridge'…
Subban: A “Brewing Disaster” for the Canadiens
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Canadiens only intend to sign P.K. Subban right now and not to trade him. Things can obviously change though. James Mirtle via twitter: Situation is a "brewing disaster" for the Canadiens. Tim Panaccio via twitter:…
Quick Hits: Clowe and Sharks talking, Lehtonen, Klesla, Caruso, Atkinson, Bergenheim, Starting goalies
Kevin Kurz via twitter: The Sharks and Ryane Clowe have held preliminary talks on a contract extension. “We talked a little bit before the lockout there, just touching bases and a feeling out process. Nothing too serious. At some point…
Three teams contracted Habs about Subban as talks don’t progress … Gardiner to AHL … Perry/Getzlaf the new Suter/Weber
Josh Rimer via twitter: Rimer is hearing that the Flyers have contacted the Canadiens about P.K. Subban. Center Sean Couturier would likely be a piece going to the Canadiens for Subban. Two other teams have contacted the Canadiens about Subban.…
Trade Rumors: No rush on Bishop … Perreault didn’t ask for a trade … Case to move Subban … Dubnyk not worried about Luongo rumors
Andy Strickland via twitter: There is no rush for the Senators to trade goalie Ben Bishop. He's a valuable asset and they'll look to maximize any return for him. The Senators may wait for a team that's desperate for a…
Quick Hits: Escrow, Frattin, Lupul, Hovinen, Redden, Newbury, Brodin, Filppula, Caruso and Versteeg
Darren Dreger via twitter: Escow for this year has been set at 10%. Kevin McGran via twitter: Maple Leafs Matt Frattin was on the ice for the Leafs optional skate this morning. James Mirtle via twitter: The Leafs have recalled Frattin, Lupul heading the IR. Steve Simmons via twitter: Normal recovery…