Around the Boards: Ales Hemsky tradeable and hurt? Changes for the Blues? Leaf draft pick talk.
Q&A from Edmonton Oilers: Ales Hemsky is under contract until 2011-12 at a resonable cap number of $4.1. No name was given as to who answered the fans questions, but whoever they are thinks Hemsky is not an untouchable, and…
Around the Boards: Bobby Ryan, Patrick Sharp a last resort, Hossa returns and DiPietro practices
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Bobby Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks are far apart in their contract talks, and won't be discussing anytime soon. Ryan had hoped to sign an extension before the season started, but Ducks management wanted…
Maple Leafs can’t buy a goal or a player, and lose 2 to injury
It was a game that left you shaking your head if you're a fan, and a light chuckle if you're an Islanders fan. Dwayne Roloson, 1-6 versus the Leafs heading in to the game, came up with a career game.…
Around the Boards: Leafs and Hawks, N. Kronwall out 4-8, Savard returning tonight
Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: The Leafs and Blackhawks' will be tied to trade rumors, especially since 'Hawks assistant GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was at the Leaf-Caps game on Saturday. Brent Sopel was mentioned as possibly heading to the Leafs…
Around the Boards: Sopel to Leafs? Mueller, Stajan, Kostityn’s on the Block?
Pierre LeBrun on the CBC Hotstove and ESPN: The Leafs and Blackhawks' have reportedly been talking about Brent Sopel. Sopel is owed $2.5 million this year, and $2.0 million next season. For taking Sopel in a salary cap dump, the…
Around the Boards: Barker and Sopel, Savard, Maple Leaf trades coming? Coyotes losing Millions, Injury Updates
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen thinks that Cam Barker ($3.083 million) and Brent Sopel ($2.333 million) may be 2 players the Blackhawks trade to clear up cap space. Versteeg and Byfuglien may be in play after/if the 2…
The ‘Tagging’ Rule facing the Chicago Blackhawks
So it's been reported here and everywhere that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane (5 years) and Duncan Keith (up to 13 years) are about to re-sign with the Blackhawks. There has been so much talk about the inevitable signings and…
Around the Boards: Savard’s hometown discount, Burke close to making a move? Rozsival on the Move?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Talk about your hometown discount. The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard have been talking contract extension recently and are reportedly close to 7 year, $32 million deal. That would be a nice cap…
Around the Boards: The 3 Hawks’, Savard returning, Filatov gone, Gionta out
Bob McKenzie of TSN: Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are reportedly getting 5 year contract extensions, in excess of $6 million per year. Duncan Keith's deal could be for up to 13 years. Rich Thompson of the Boston Herald: It…
Around the Boards: Forsberg staying in Sweden, Toews-Kane-Keith signing today? Filatov back to KHL?
Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Canucks GM Mike Gillis informed reporters that Peter Forsberg won't be coming Canucks, or any other NHL club, instead opting to with Modo for the remainder of the season. Chric Kuc of the…
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting…
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and Ovechkin returing tomorrow? Komisarek and Orpik out weeks
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers forward Robert Nilsson is in the doghouse and may find himself on the trading block. The Predators and possibly the Hurricanes could be interested in Nilsson, who has skill but has been inconsistent.…