Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…
No deal for Markov yet … Janssen to meet with doctors … Lundmark to waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Andrei Markov's agent, Don Meehan, has denied reports that Markov will be signing an extension with the Montreal Canadiens soon. Meehan added that he hasn't had any negotiations with the Canadiens. Andy Strickland via twitter: Cam…
Staal-Rangers by Friday? Nash to RW? New captains in Mon and Van plus more NHL rumors
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers and Marc Staal continue to work towards a deal that could happen by the start of training camp on Friday. The contract they are working on could be longer than…
Wings won’t do anything until Lidstrom decides what he’s doing … Horton trade bait … What will the Canadiens do now?
George Malik of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland told MLive that they can't re-sign Tomas Holmstrom, Todd Bertuzzi, or any of their 5 RFAs before they hear if Nicklas Lidstrom will be back next season or not. Lidstrom has…
Around the Boards: Jaroslav Halak Rumors, Markov back before Christmas, Khabibulin back aches
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Here are 4 main points that LeBrun took from day 1 of the Governor's meetings. He expands on those points in his blog. 1. Bettman told the board the league's involvement in Phoenix won't end up…
Around the Boards: Interest in Hagman, Kadri Call-up? Markov on Skates
Ron Longley of the Toronto Sun: Dave Nonis, Senior VP of hockey operations, and right hand man to Brian Burke, confirmed that the Maple Leafs have received interest in Niklas Hagman. Nonis said “We’ve been listening. There’s a big different…