Morning Hits: Hedberg, Datsyuk, KHL Salary Cap, Burakovsky, Jarry and Howse
Rich Chere: Johan Hedberg said that he doesn't have any firm offers yet, but is willing to wait. Tom Gulitti: He has been talking with the Devils about an off-ice job, "nothing is concrete" yet. Igor Eronko: Pavel Datsyuk's apartment in Russia…
Morning Hits: Burmistrov, Bogosian, Horcoff, Enroth and possible Canucks coaching candidates
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Two sources have said that Jets RFA forward Alex Burmistrov has no-intention of re-signing with the team. Burmistrov wanted to be traded at the deadline and the Jets were trying too. Head coach…
Morning Hits: Hawks-Pens at Soldier Field, Ribeiro not thinking contract, Jets, Avalanche and Bergeron talks
Hockey Central: The Blackhawks will host the Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1st. Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Capitals UFA Mike Ribeiro said he's not worried about his next contract. He could earn his next contact with a good…
Morning Hits: Nill, Nieuwendyk, Malone, Flames, Neuvirth, Ducks, Luongo, Jets and Sabres
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying that Red Wings assistant GM Jim Nill will replace GM Joe Nieuwendyk in Dallas. Andy Strickland: Confirms reports that Nill will replace Nieuwendyk. Erik Erlendsson: Erlendsson doesn't see the Lightning buying out Ryan Malone…
NHL Rumors I: The Fallout from yesterday
From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliotte Friedman: Flames GM Jay Feaster said that their only untouchables were Sven Baertschi, TJ Brodie, Curtis Glencross and Mark Giordano. Randy Miller: Don't understand the Flyers trading for Steve Mason, giving up a 3rd…
NHL Rumors III: Garrioch Roundup – Eastern Conference
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Top five Eastern Conference players that could be available: Marian Gaborik, Mark Streit, Mike Ribeiro, Jason Pominville and Robyn Regehr. Team Trade Deadline Outlooks Boston Bruins - The Bruins have the cap room and are looking…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Penguins, Flames, Lightning, Bruins, Jets, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Aaron Portzline of the Dispatch: The Blue Jackets now find themselves battling for a playoff spot. It's not sounding like the Blue Jackets will be buyers at the trade deadline. They could be sellers despite being in the hunt. Players…
NHL Rumors: Iginla, Kessel, Kulemin, Burmistrov, Johnson, Kennedy, Ribeiro, Oilers, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Flyers and Wild
Todd Cordell via twitter: TSN's Bob McKenzie said last night that it's more likely that Jarome Iginla gets traded at the deadline than at any time in the past. Darren Dreger said Maple Leafs Phil Kessel and Nikolai Kulemin could…
Burmistrov having injury checked out … Hodgson to return next week … Eriksson and Budaj sign overseas
Ken Wiebe via twitter: St. John's Ice Caps coach Keith McCambridge said that everything looks good with Alex Burmistrov, but he'll be staying in Winnipeg for a week. Burmistrov is in Winnipeg to have an upper-body injury checked out. Chris…
Overseas player signings and rumors
David Pagnotta via twitter: "insurance is a huge factor for players looking to play overseas, and it'll prevent a lot of guys from going." Slava Malamud via twitter: KHL's Ak Bars Kazan said they won't sign NHLers. It was reported…
Players who have taken the most elbowing penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season
There were 107 elbowing penalties called in the NHL this past season, and here is a list of the most guilty. RK Player Team Pos GP PIM Elbow T1 Evander Kane Jets LW 74 53 3 Evgeni Malkin Penguins…
Players who have taken the most boarding penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season
Next up in our look at 2011-12 penalties, are boarding leaders. Prior lists are Charging, Fighting majors and total penalties. Rk Player Team Pos GP PIM Boarding T1 Derek Dorsett Blue Jackets RW 77 235 5 Luca Sbisa Ducks D…