Gagne back for game 4? Krejci done for rest of year … Holland asked to be President and have Yzerman become GM of Wings
Sam Charchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers winger Simon Gagne, who broke is foot in game 4 against New Jersey, may suit up tonight for game 4 versus the Bruins. Gagne had an MRI done yesterday, and after his Friday…
Krejci Out … Flames not firing anyone? Spezza on the block? Jokinen not going Minsk
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: After being smoked by Mike Richards on a big open ice hit, David Krejci didn't return to the game. He was taken to local hospital for further evaluation. George Johnson of the Calgary Herald:…
Markov has Torn ACL … Jordan Staal Skating … NHL Draft rumors involving the Islanders
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: It was leaked the Montreal Canadiens defenseman Andre Markov has a torn ACL. Markov suffered the injury in Game 1 last Friday after taking a hit from Matt Cooke. Markov missed 37 games…
Sale of Coyotes getting closer … Penguins UFAs … Shirokov Staying
Randy Sportak of the Toronto Sun: Gary Bettman thinks the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes could be getting closer to being finalized. "The process continues. There is much that has to be done with the city of Glendale, both by…
Colorado Defenseman Outlook … Lightning not good for Yzerman? Hamhuis a good fit in Minnesota
John Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson doesn't think Steve Yzerman will take the Tampa Bay Lightning GM job, as they are "set up to fail". The Oilers should go after Dustin Byfuglien and his $3 million contract. They have…
Injury Updates … Is Tampa Right for Yzerman? Plenty of Free Agents in Washington
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Andre Markov returned to Montreal after game 1. He sustained a knee injury that will keep him out indefinitely. He will not require surgery. Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal is out…
Marleau Should be Good for Game 2 … Predators, Devils, Senators, and Red Wings Off-Season Decisions
Gary Peterson of the San Jose Mercury News: Surprise game 1 scratch, Patrick Marleau, should be feeling better, and ready to return for game 2 on Sunday. Marleau was taken out of the line just before game one with 'flu-like'…
Changes to Senators Defense for Next Year … Short List for Lightning GM … Coyotes and Avalanche Off-Season
Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Some big changes to the Senators defense could be coming this off-season. The Sens may not be willing to give Anton Volchenkov the $5 million a year he might get on the open market.…
The Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Another Young Goaltender
"The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to beef up their goaltending. The Leafs have signed college free agent Ben Scrivens to a one year, entry-level contract. Scrivens, a native of Spruce Grove, Alberta, starred with Cornell and was a top 10…
Hudler Officially a Wing Later this Week … A Regeher to Capitals Thought? Hurricanes Draft Wish … Big Contract for Chris Stewart?
Ansar Khan of MLive: The agreement to bring Jiri Hudler back to the Detroit Red Wings should be finalized by GM Ken Holland and Hudler's agent sometime this week. In the next couple days, Hudler's camp should be able to…
Anton Volchenkov leaving Ottawa?
Anton Volchenkov will be a UFA this summer and with Ottawa looking like they will be heading into a re-building phase, his days in the nations capital might be numbered. According to TSN.... "Anton Volchenkov, Andy Sutton and Matt Cullen…
Would the Caps Trade Semin? Lou wants Kovalchuk and Martin Re-signed
Tom Gulitti of the Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello has said that coach Jacques Lemaire will be back coaching next season, and that he'll try to re-sign Ilya Kovalchuk. There have been no talks as of yet between Lamoriello and…