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…
Could Subban be traded? P.K. speaks … O’Reilly leaving KHL
Dave Stubbs via twitter: P.K. Subban's agent, Don Meehan, said that no one is the "driver's seat" and that "this should be in best interests of everyone concerned." All Habs via twitter: Bob McKenzie said that the Subban-Canadiens standoff will likely…
Trade Rumors: Luongo, Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Niederreiter, Subban and Flames
David Ebner of the Globe and Mail: So the Canucks have said they have "two No. 1s" in net and their GM has a potential deal in place. “Would you not say I have two No. 1s right now?” said…