Rumors: Stamkos and Kopitar
On Steven Stamkos and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos wants to remain in Tampa and believes that they can work out a contract extension. Stamkos denies there is a rift with…
Rumors II: Johansen, Staal, Stamkos, Kopitar and Nikitin
On Ryan Johansen, Eric Staal and Steven Stamkos ... Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman was on 630 CHED yesterday on Bob Stauffer's "Oilers Now" show, and were talking rumors. Ryan Johansen is one player that could be moved this…
Rumors II: Kings, Flyers, Bruins and Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... David Pagnotta: Anze Kopitar's agent, Pat Brisson on negotiations: "unlike what has been reported, we have nothing to report" David Pagnotta: Brisson wouldn't comment any further on the Kopitar situation. A Kings…
Rumors: Kopitar, Lightning, Oilers and Senators
On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Have confirmed from multiple sources who are close to the contract extension negotiations between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar, that the sides are close to…
GIFs: Ramo, Rinne, Mason, Niemi, Kopitar and Benn
A collection of GIFs from last night including a bad goal allowed by Kari Ramo ... nice saves by Pekka Rinne, Steve Mason and Antti Niemi ... Anze Kopitar's OT winner ... John Klingberg snacking on a banana ... Mark…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, College UFAs, and Senators
On Kopitar, Stamkos and potential college UFAs ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Think that a deal between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar is "close," but not done. McKenzie thinks they have the term (expected to be the maximum eight…
Rumors II: Kings, Predators, Oilers and Jets
On the Kings ... John Hoven: Multiple sources close to the Anze Kopitar - Kings situation ... they are currently around eight years at $9.75 million per season. On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of the The Tennessean: (mailbag) The…
Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Ducks, Scouting and Devlis
On the Maple Leafs ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Pending free agent, James Reimer has increased his value to the Maple Leafs with his play in the past month. It seems unlikely that they will re-sign him. Jonathan Bernier has…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines, Pairing and Starters
Roster Notes ... Curtis Zupke: Anze Kopitar said that he's playing tonight. Dave Vest: Antoine Vermette won't be in the lineup for the Coyotes tonight. Martin Hanzal will be in the lineup. David Alter: The Maple Leafs put Jonathan Bernier…
Injuries: Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Bruins Ducks and Jets
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Connor McDavid will be out indefinitely with a broken left clavicle. He was going to have a plate and screws inserted to help with the healing according to GM Peter…
Rumors: Ducks, Blue Jackets, Kopitar, Stamkos and Staal
Bob McKenzie on Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup's "NHL Top Shelf" podcast McKenzie on the Anaheim Ducks.. Ducks GM Bob Murray has been trying to make a trade. So often these teams that get off to a bad start in…
Injuries and GIFs: McDavid, Kopitar, Kelly, Ducks and More
On the Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli will update Connor McDavid's injury this morning - whether he'll be out three weeks or three months. The Oilers aren't saying if it's his shoulder or…