Morning Rumors I: Yakupov, Subban, Diaz, Lightning, Cammalleri, Scouting the Habs-Lightning, Avs-Canes
Yahoo Sports NHL: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said that Nail Yakupov is becoming a distraction, but nothing has changed, so don't expect a trade. TSN Radio: Darren Dreger said that MacTavish is trying move Ales Hemsky and not Yakupov. “There’s…
Morning Rumors: Yakupov, Lundqvist, Goalie Market, Hemsky, Candiens, Leafs, Panthers, Caps and Flyers
Craig Custance: Nail Yakupov's agent said that if the Oilers are unhappy with Yakupov, they are open to a trade: "We're willing to make a move. Any team. That happens and that's part of life." Bob Stauffer: On Larionov and…
Morning Hits: Steckel, Briere, Downie, Whitney, Mottau, Beleskey, Fasth and Berra
Ryan Kennedy: Ducks signed Dave Steckel to a one-year, two-way deal. Renaud Lavoie: Daniel Briere will be back in the Canadiens lineup tonight. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Steve Downie has been cleared to play. George Richards: The Panthers send Ryan Whitney…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Leopold, Islanders, Getzlaf, Koivu, Emelin, Moore, Nash and Stempniak
Erik Erlendsson: The Lightning confirm that Steven Stamkos has a broken right tibia and will be out indefinitely. Nick Kypreos: The break isn't overly complicated and participating in the Sochi Olympics may not be out of the question. Damian Cristodero:…
Afternoon Hits: Anderson, Bolland, Steckel, Smith, Ericsson, Calvert, Jenner, Downie, Raffl and Line Combos
Bruce Garrioch: "Craig Anderson is the No. 1 goalie and he's ready to play. He's ready to play," says MacLean. "Robin has done a good job." David Alter: Maple Leafs David Bolland thinks he'll be on crutches for another month.…
Injury Notes: Rinne, McQuaid and Getzlaf
Nashville Predators: Predators statement on Pekka Rinne. Pekka Rinne underwent a MRI earlier this week and he continues to progress in his recovery from a bacterial infection in his hip which was initially identified and addressed with arthroscopic hip surgery…
Morning Rumors: Oilers and Flyers, Scouting Avs-Flames and Ducks goaltenders
Ryan Rishaug: Don't hold your breath on another Oilers trade coming soon. Sense is they are done for the time being, nothing imminent. Dan Tencer: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on the rumor mill: "Certainly no moves imminent and hopefully none…
Morning Rumors: Senators, Tootoo, Panthers and Selanne
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators are carrying eight defenseman and could look at making a trade. "There are about eight-to-10 teams looking for defencemen because they're hard to come by. A lot of teams could use help…
Morning Rumors: Subban, Team Needs, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Predators, Oilers and Yakupov
Chris Nichols: Louis Jean said that P.K. Subban and the Canadiens will begin contract extension talks within the next two weeks. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the critical question that needs to be asked: is Therein giving PK tough love…
Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…
Morning NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs looking for a forward … Oilers scouting Rangers-Ducks
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "I wouldn't be surprised if the Leafs made a move. They need another body down the middle. It won't be a panic move" ... "I would imagine that Nonis is looking to see what is…
Injury Notes: Neal, Anderson, Tanguay, Morrow, Bolland, Coyle, Strait, Koivu, Nash, Skinner and Khudobin
Pittsburgh Penguins: James Neal skated by himself yesterday morning for an extended period of time. Beau Bennett practiced. Coach Dan Bylsma expects them to do the same today. Don Brennan: Senators Craig Anderson will not travel with the team to…