Betts sent back to Philly … Colaiacovo may have concussion … Malkin out last night … Dumbfounded by Turris … Bouchard suspended 2 games
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Blair Betts has been sent back to the Flyers after being claimed by the Canadiens last week. The NHL ruled that Betts was damaged goods with a "lower-body injury." "While it is clear that…
Maple Leafs acquire David Steckel from the Devils
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded a 2012 4th round pick to the New Jersey Devils for David Steckel. Steckel is famous for the hit he put on Sidney Crosby that gave him his first concussion. I would think that…
Sharks trade for Sheppard … Pronger likely to miss start of training camp … Savard unlikely to retire
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks have sent a 2013 3rd round pick to the Wild for forward James Sheppard. Sheppard was a 1st round pick of the Wild in 2006, scoring 11 goals and 38…
Devils trade Brian Rolston to the Islanders for Trent Hunter
The New Jersey Devils have sent forward Brian Rolston to the New York Islanders for forward Trent Hunter. Brian Rolston had to waive his no-trade clause for the deal to go through. He has a cap hit of $5,062,500 in…
Oilers send Cogliano to the Ducks for a draft pick
The Edmonton Oilers have traded Andrew Cogliano to the Anaheim Ducks for a 2013 2nd round draft pick.
Sharks trade Heatley to the Wild for Havlat
The San Jose Sharks have traded Dany Heatley to the Minnesota Wild for Martin Havlat. Havlat carries a $5 million cap hit for the next 4 season. Heatley carries a $7.5 million cap hit for the next 3 seasons.
The Maple Leafs and Nashville pull off a 4 player trade
The Toronto Maple Leafs trade defenseman Brett Lebda and forward Robert Slaney to the Nashville Predators for center Matthew Lombardi and defenseman Cody Franson. James Mirtle via twitter: "If Lombardi plays 60 games, Preds get a fourth-rounder in 2013. If…
Panthers acquire Kris Versteeg from the Flyers
Florida Panthers via twitter: The Philadelphia Flyers have traded Kris Versteeg to the Florida Panthers for a 2012 or 2013 2nd round pick and San Jose's 2012 3rd round pick. The Flyers had acquired Versteeg from the Maple Leafs at…
Capitals trade Semyon Varlamov to the Avalanche
Washington trades Semyon Varlamov to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2012 1st round pick and a 2012 or 2013 2nd round pick (Capitals choice of which 2nd round pick). Gord Miller via twitter: The Avalanche may have signed Varlamov to…
Sharks acquires Brent Burns from the Wild
The San Jose Sharks have acquired Brent Burns and a 2012 2nd round pick from the Minnesota Wild for Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle and a 2011 1st round pick (28th overall). The Wild selected Zack Phillips from Saint John with…
Blackhawks trade Brian Campbell to the Panthers
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded defenseman Brian Campbell to the Florida Panthers for Rostislav Olesz. Campbell carries a $7,142,875 million cap hit for the next 5 years. Campbell waived his no-trade clause. Olesz carries a $3.125 million cap hit for…
Smyth traded back to Edmonton … Quick notes involving Maple Leafs and Lightning
Darren Dreger via twitter: Ryan Smyth is traded to the Edmonton Oilers for Gilbert Brule and a 4th round pick. Paul Hunter via twitter: Leafs assistant GM Dave Nonis says the Leafs will sign free agent on July 1st "if…
