A matter of time for Souray deal … Contract talks progressing for Chara-Bergeron … Stajan and Rypien injured
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: Duhatschek thinks it's just a matter of time before Sheldon Souray is traded by the Edmonton Oilers, with the Columbus Blue Jackets making perfect sense as a trade partner. The Jackets need a…
Tuesday NHL Rumors and signings from Twitter
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Tom Poti has signed a contract extension with the Washington Capitals, 2 year and $5.75 million ($2.875 million cap hit). He'll get $3 million next year and $2.75 million in 2012-13. Corey Masisak via twitter: Poti…
Drury out 4 weeks … A worthwhile risk for Jackets? Ilya to the right side … Lupul get clearance to skate
Jesse Spector of the NY Daily News: Chris Drury broke his left index finger blocking a shot yesterday and will be out 4 weeks. After starting camp centering Marian Gaborik and Alex Frolov, Derek Stepan skated between Evgeny Grachev and…
A Sheldon Souray – Mike Commodore trade in the works?
Mike Commodore via twitter: "Trade rumors are flying around today" (today is really Sunday). Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Dispatch has learned that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Sheldon Souray is on the Columbus Blue Jackets radar. The team wants…
Kuba out 5-6 weeks … Little-Peverley switching positions … Weber-Suter split up? Hodgson back Wednesday?
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Filip Kuba will miss 5-6 weeks after breaking his leg on the first day of training camp. His leg won't require surgery. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Through 2 days of training camp,…
Sunday morning rumors
Dan Bickley of the Arizona Republic: Matt Hulsizer put $25 million in escrow on Friday to show that he has the capital to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes. There is plenty of negotiations that have to take place with the NHL…
Saturday morning NHL rumors and notes
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: To start training camp, the Sharks have split up Joe Thornton and Dany Heatley. Thornton is centering Ryan Clowe and Devin Setoguchi, while Joe Pavelski is centering Dany Heatley and Patrick Marleau.…
Pat Burns still alive … Marc Savard out with Post Concussion Syndrome … Ryan at Center
Toronto Sun: It was reported earlier today the Pat Burns had passed away, but that is not the case. TSNs Bob McKenzie spoke with the Burns ... "Pat Burns just called me. Seriously," McKenzie posted. "Here's what he said, 'Here…
Lou having problems moving high-priced forwards? Frolov to play with Gaborik? Players don’t like DeBoer? and more
Mark Everson of the NY Post: As the October 6th deadline for Lou Lamoriello to move some salary gets closer, Lou is still having some problems moving out some high-priced players. Teams may not want to give up much to…
Gionta Habs new Captain? Neal and Niskanen close with Stars … Redden to AHL?
Tom Gulitti via twitter: La Presse is reporting that Brian Gionta will be named as the new Montreal Canadiens captain. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Dallas Stars feel they have made solid offers to James Neal and…
Staal re-signs with the Rangers … Ducks and Mara still talking
ESPN: The New York Rangers have come to terms with restricted free agent, Marc Staal. The deal is for 5 years and $19.875 million, an annualMar cap hit of $3.975 million.A source told EJ Hradek the breakdown is as follows:…
No appeal from Devils … Souray wouldn’t have been a problem at camp … Ducks signing Mara? Some players at different positions
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The New Jersey Devils will not appeal the $3 million fine and loss of 2 draft picks handed down by the NHL according to Bettman and other officials. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Edmonton…