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…
Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More
On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…
Rumors: Hurricanes and the Bruins
On the Hurricanes ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Eric Staal on Hockey Central at Noon yesterday. “I would like to . I haven’t talked a lot about anything, to be honest," Staal told Hockey Central at Noon Thursday. "Obviously there’s…
Injuries: Habs, Blues, Hawks, Bruins, Lightning, Sens and More
On the Canadiens ... Montreal Canadiens: Carey Price will return from his injury and will start tonight. Arpon Basu: Torrey Mitchel won't be traveling with the team because of a lower-body injury. On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the…
GIF: Should Beleskey Be Suspended For Slash On Zucker?
Bruins Matt Beleskey gives Wild's Jason Zucker a little slash as Zucker skates by him. It doesn't appear to be that hard, but gets Zucker in a back spot and he's forced to leave the game. Chad Graff: Zucker is…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Rumors III: Bruins, Richards, KHL and Flyers
On the Bruins ... Darren Dreger of TSN: From time to time, teams call the Bruins about goalie prospect Malcolm Subban. There is reason to believe that the Maple Leafs or Coyotes would have interest in him. The Bruins have…
Video: Should Landeskog, Marchand Be Suspended?
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Avs Gabriel Landeskog was ejected in the second period for a blindside hit on Bruins Brad Marchand. He was given a match penalty. Marchand received a two minute minor for punching Landeskog. “Any time you get…
Afternoon Hits: Roster notes, Lines, Pairings and Starters
Quick Hits ... David Pagnotta: Justin Abdelkader's new contract includes a no-trade clause in his first four years and then a limited no-trade clause for the last three years. Chuck Gormley: Brooks Orpik will be a game time decision with a…
Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More
Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…
Rumors: Trade Market, Sharks and Bruins
On the trade market ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Speculation is that the Lightning are shopping defenseman Matt Carle and his $5.5 million cap hit through 2017-18. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said that 15 teams have players…
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…