Injuries: Kane, Boyle, Stastny, Coburn, Bergeron, Grabner and More
GIF from @myregularface Ken Wiebe: Not much to update on Jets Evander Kane. He'll visit another doctor today. Jets calling it a lower-body injury, but replays shows it looks like a right knee issue. NY Rangers: Rangers Dan Boyle will…
Rumors II: Babcock, Lack, Robidas, Bruins and Marchard
Bob Duff of the Windsor Star: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock didn't really agree with GM Ken Holland on the decision to demote Xavier Ouellet. “What did I say yesterday?” Babcock snapped when asked about the decision to send defenceman…
Rumors I: Brodeur, Horton, Leddy, Bruins, Red Wings and Budaj
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Martin Brodeur wants to go out on his own terms and has a deadline date in mind, but won't say when it is. It is thought that he has four or five teams on his list,…
Injuries: Malkin, Krejci, Dubinsky, Capitals, Franson and Oilers
Pittsburgh Penguins: Evgeni Malkin said he's 50/50 if he'll be in their opener on Thursday: "If I feel in good shape I'll come back. If not maybe 2nd game." Boston Bruins: David Krejci has a 'minor' injury that isn't completely healed…
Rumors II: Wild, Rangers, Canadiens, Senators and Bruins
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild had been trying to trade Kyle Brodziak all summer and will likely continue. The Wild don't really want to have a fourth line forward making $3 million a season. Steve Zipay: (answering…
Rumors I: From the Airwaves …
Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on the Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk trades. “It’s interesting. I think with Leddy, I think that Chicago had a lot of suitors. San Jose. I think Calgary was looking at him.…
Rumors II: Boychuk, Johansen, Stars, Jets and Blues
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Johnny Boychuk isn't bitter about being traded to the Islanders, and wouldn't rule out a return to the Bruins. “I wouldn’t close that door. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future? Boston is such…
Rumors: Bruins, Blackhawks, Panthers and Blue Jackets
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli knows the trading of Johnny Boychuk doesn't make them a better team now. “I’m sure the guys are bummed, and they’re probably a little bit bummed at me for doing…
Trade: Islanders Acquire Boychuk From Bruins
The Boston Bruins have traded defenseman Johnny Boychuk to the New York Islanders for 2015 and 2016 second round pick, and a conditional 2015 third round pick. This years second round pick comes from Philadelphia, previously acquired in the Andrew…
Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Ducks, Flyers and Blue Jackets
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Most teams felt the Senators overpaid for Bobby Ryan. McKenzie: The Senators offered Marc Methot a four-year deal with a cap hit of $4.625 million. Methot is looking for at least five years around $5 million.…
Rumors II: Rangers, Canucks, Leafs, Oilers, Bruins, Flyers and Hawks
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: The Rangers are looking to move at least one of their 50 contracts that they have on their books.Friedman thinks the Canucks called the Devils, Jets and others about Jacob Markstrom to see if they could get a…
Morning Hits: Tkachev, Honka, Islanders, Expansion and Fraser
Craig Custance: Teams must be cap compliant by the end of the day on October 7th when they have to submit their opening night rosters. Elliotte Friedman: The NHL rejected the Oilers contract with Vladimir Tkachev's as he is still…