Afternoon notes on: Radulov, Duchene, Perry, Sbisa, Datsyuk, Letang, Backstrom, Eager and Wings starting goalies
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Alexander Radulov's Russian agent said there is no meeting with the KHL today. A decision is expected tomorrow. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avalanche forward Matt Duchene will return to the lineup on Thursday. He…
Ducks un-signed top prospect Justin Schultz’s season is over … Now it’s decision time
McKenzie and Stephens on the Anaheim Ducks un-signed college defenseman Justin Schultz. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Ducks top prospect Justin Schultz's season ended yesterday at the University of Wisconsin. He's said to be considering all options including: "1. Returning…
Top 25 2012 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted
Not everyone will agee with it, but here is our Top 25 NHL free agent list for 2012 unrestricted free agents. In creating this list we took into account a players age, position, and likelihood of re-signing with current team.…
Fantasy Hockey notes: Duchene, Tyutin, Toews, Dubinsky, Anderson, Morrow, Nyquist, Ponikarovsky and starting goalies
Adrian Dater via twitter: Matt Duchene will be out 3-4 weeks with an ankle injury, surgery not needed. Bill Rabinowitz via twitter: Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin has a broken hand and is likely done for the year. Adam Jahns…
Wings couldn’t find fit … Caps unsure on Backstrom … Wild may re-sign Harding … No offers for Allen or Spacek … Toews may have concussion
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings were looking for a forward yesterday, but they couldn't find a fit. Prices were high. “Some teams are bigger,” Holland said. “They don’t have our skill. Let’s play. I…
Nash asked for a trade … Leafs offered 1sts for 4 players … Lupul not part of Nash talks … Wings were in on Gaustad
Shawn Mitchell via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said that Rick Nash approached him about a trade. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs have offers of 1st round picks for Luke Schenn, Nikolai Kulemin, Clarke MacArthur, and Mikhail…
Afternoon rumors involving: Grabovski, Senators, Hurricanes, Bruins, Oduya, Harding, Steen and Ducks
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Mikhail Grabovski's agent: "We understand their position and I believe that they understand our position, we are more than fair." ... "Mikhail wants to play for the Leafs for many years & win the Stanley Cup…
Morning rumors involving: Ott, Mason, Boyes, Avalanche, Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Selanne, and Bernier
Nick Kypreos via twitter: The Maple Leafs, Flyers and Canucks have heavy interest in Steve Ott. The Flyers are reluctant to move James van Riemsdyk. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Avalanche Milan Hejduk and Paul Stastny aren't going anywhere.…
Bruins looking for impact player … Blues not shopping Stewart … Quincey speaks about Avs … Lecavalier out 3 weeks
James Murphy of ESPN: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli may have changed his tune and could be after adding an impact player before the deadline. Nathan Horton's concussion, Rich Peverley's knee injury, and their lackluster play since January have all lead…
State of the Washington Capitals: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Jeff Kleiman of Capitals Outsider (@J_dizzle_caps) and Jake Ware of DC Pro Sports Report (@JacobWare95). Through 59 games of the 2011/12 NHL season, the perennial playoff contending Washington Capitals sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with…
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…
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…