Morning rumors and notes involving: Sabres, Kings, Penguins, van Riemsdyk, Eaton, Kubina, Benn and Souray
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres defenseman Jordan Leopold on the trade deadline: "It's changed a lot over the years as far as the access to blogs, rumors, Twitter, television tickers on the bottom of the page," said Leopold.…
Blue Jackets getting closer … Vultures circling Avs … Roy can be had … Ward out with LBI … Nabokov – Isles to talk contract
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson: "We're waiting for the right deals. We're getting closer. But we're not there yet." The Globe and Mail: Burke has said he isn't interested in adding a goalie at this point.…
State of the Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Alison Myers of The Hockey Writers and can be found on twitter at @OnePunchBeej1 With the trade deadline a week away, the Pittsburgh Penguins sit in sixth place in a tight Eastern Conference with a record of 33-21-5…
Pens would like a 40 goal scorer, but … Sens interested in Ruutu, listening to offers on Kuba and Gonchar … Buyers, Sellers, etc … Havlat skating
Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Ray Shero: "We're playing well, getting healthy, and that means more than anything. If I could get a 40-goal scorer or something that makes sense, I'd do that. But ..." Bruce Garrioch…
Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke meets with Columbus GM Scott Howson
Sportsnet.ca: It is believed any deal between Toronto and Columbus would have to include a combination of players that could include Nazem Kadri, Luke Schenn, Nikolai Kulemin and possibly James Reimer. Darren Millard via Twitter: Sportsnet can confirm Maple Leafs…
Sunday morning rumors and notes involving deadline buyers and sellers, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Kings, Blackhawks and Oilers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The prices, in some cases, are embarrassing,” said a league executive. “They’re going to get more realistic closer to the deadline, but right now teams are asking for too much for their players.” Garrioch…
State of the Boston Bruins: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Grant Cumming who can be found on twitter @TheRealG_Rant For the Boston Bruins, the chemistry is set. The team that launched duck boats through the streets of Boston last June is primarily still intact. Save for the retired…
Grabovski ignores rumors … JVR could return today … Johansen staying … Kubina to hand in list … Devils looking for D
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Mikhail Grabovski on recent trade talk: “Nope,” he said. “Haven’t heard it. Don’t think about it. Don’t listen to the radio or read the papers. “I’m a Toronto Maple Leaf now. I play…
Radulov talk … Domino’s falling … Kubina names some teams … E. Johnson speculation … CBJ’s affected by trade talk
Chris Johnston via twitter: KHL President Medvedev said that Alex Radulov has 1 more year left on his contract with no out clause. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: KHL's SPCs dont' have 'out' clauses, a 'Gentleman's agreement' is different. Johnston asked…
Afternoon rumors involving: Blue Jackets, Jets, Sabres, Canadiens, Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, Kings, Avalanche, Islanders, Crosby, Hunter and starting goalies
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets don't expect to make any trades this weekend, but one phone call could change that. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said yesterday there's no doubt he's a…
Leafs get offer for Grabovski … Kings making calls … Jets could use some scoring … Flyers could still be looking at D … Oilers notes
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs have been offered a 2nd round pick and a prospect for center Mikhail Grabovski. They could get more, and they still hope to re-sign him. The Leafs may keep Grabovski despite contract status,…
Morning NHL rumors involving: Kings, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Senators, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Schneider and Stars
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Rumblings continue with the Kings possibly moving Jack Johnson if they can up their offense with a first-line forward. Jonathan Bernier's name is out there as well. Any deal for Nash would likely included both Johnson…
