NHL Rumors I: Booth, Del Zotto and the Oilers
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The agent for David Booth, Mike Luit, has reached out to the Penguins in recent weeks. Penguins assistant coach Jacques Martin coached Booth for two years in Florida. Director of Amateur Scouting Randy Sexton…
Evening Rumors I: Sabres, Canucks, Leafs, Islanders, Flyers, Wild, Kings, Jets, Sharks, Avs and Ducks
Craig Custance: Sounding like the Sabres may prefer prospects to draft picks in a Christian Ehrhoff deal. Darren Dreger: A year ago the Maple Leafs offered Ben Scrivens and a draft pick for Roberto Luongo, with the Canucks retaining a $1…
Afternoon Rumors and Notes: Moulson, Kesler, Scrivens, Wings, Hawks, Waivers, Flyers, Brodeur, Bruins and Devils
Pierre LeBrun: Sabres Matt Moulson is not practicing today. GM Tim Murray said that Moulson hasn't been traded. Nick Kypreos: There are many people who believe that Ryan Kesler told the Canucks that he doesn't want to play in Canada…
Afternoon Rumors: Red Wings, Canucks, Kesler, Blues, Bruins, Phillips, Flyers and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Red Wings GM Ken Holland. "The phone lines seem to be heating up," Holland told ESPN.com Thursday. "We would prefer to do a hockey deal -- meaning a player that's on our roster going forward .…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Injuries, IR, Recalls, Lines and Some Starting Goalies
Tim Wharnsby: The Coyotes put Rostislav Klesla on waivers. Edmonton Oilers: Ales Hemsky has gone back to Edmonton to have his ankle further examined. Yahoo Sports NHL: Steven Stamkos took the morning skate with Lightning teammates for the first time…
NHL Trade: Kings Trade Ben Scrivens To Oilers For A Draft Pick
The Los Angeles Kings have traded goalie Ben Scrivens to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2014 3rd round pick. Scrivens was undrafted. He carries a $550,000 salary cap hit and will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of…
Morning Rumors: Jets, Sabres, Caps, Sens, Sharks, Blues, Canadiens, Avs, Canes and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Jets have a lot of options if they look to make some moves. A lot of their key players are still under contract from two to six years. Talk is that the younger they are,…
Morning Rumors: Canes, Jackets, Habs, Sabres, Ducks, Hawks, Leafs, Avs, Panthers, Kings, Pens and Lucic
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been calling around to see what the market for Justin Peters is like. The Oilers are said to have more than a passing interest in Peters. Pat LaFontaine's GM search…
Morning Rumors: Scrivens, Callahan, Girardi, Clarkson, Oilers, Holland, Gardiner and the Hotstove
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks "it's all but certain" that he Kings trade Ben Scrivens once Jonathan Quick comes back. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: If the Rangers are unable to re-sign Ryan Callahan and/or Dan…
Morning Hits and Injuries: Orlov, Erixon, Ashton, Scrivens, Neuvirth, Robidas, Sekera, Frattin and Greene
Mike Vogl: Capitals recall Dmitry Orlov and goalie Philipp Grubauer on an emergency basis. Michael Latta reassigned to the AHL. Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have sent defenseman Tim Erixon to the AHL. Leafs PR: Maple Leafs recalled Carter Ashton.…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…
Morning Rumors: Lundqvist, Sedin, Kessel, Phaneuf, Liles, Cammalleri and Flames future UFAs
Andrew Gross: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist said there is nothing new to report on contract negotiations. Ben Kuzma: Henrik Sedin on contract negotiations for him and his brother: "There's no news. When they come to us and have something for us, then…