Morning Hits II: Vanek, Wild, Seguin, Devils, Rielly and Islanders
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild's Jason Pominville on Thomas Vanek. “It’s funny,” said Pominville, the former Sabres captain who faces his former team and buddy for the first time Monday night. “It feels like I answer that question…
Morning Rumors: Vanek, Chaisson, Depres, Ducks, Penguins, Gardiner, Ryan, Glencross and the Flyers
Jim Matheson: Lots of people think that Thomas Vanek may take a pay-cut and sign with the Wild in the summer. He went to school in Minnesota and is good friends with Jason Pominville. Nathan MacKinnon is living J.S. Giguere's…
Dennis Seidenberg Signs Extension With The Bruins
The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million. Seidenberg was drafted 172nd overall in the sixth round of the 2001 draft by the Philadelphia Flyers.
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Penguins, Kobasew, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Mason and Bernier
Darren Dreger: On waivers today: Scott Clemmensen (Fla), Kevan Miller (Bos), Alexander Urbom (NJ) and Ben Eager (Edm). Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins recall Beau Bennett. Chris Conner and Harrison Ruopp have been reassigned to the AHL. Dave Molinari: The Penguins…
Roster Notes: Players on waivers and reassignments
Roster deadline is Monday at 3:00 pm. To be off a teams roster, had to be put on waivers today. Bob McKenzie: On waivers: Finley NYI, Jones CGY, Smith CGY, Bickel NYR, Mashinter NYR, Powe NYR, T Smith TOR, Bodie…
Boston Bruins 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide One of the big questions going into the 2013 campaign was if Tuukka Rask would be able to provide the Boston Bruins with the same level of superb goaltending that they have become accustomed…
Afternoon Hits: Panthers, Liles, Lucic, Thomas, Waivers, DeKeyser and Hossa
Pro Hockey Talk: The Panthers were sold for $230 million to Vincent Viola. James Mirtle: Maple Leafs coach Randy Carlyle on John-Michael Liles: "The feelings inside the coaches' and management's office should be left there... We know there's tough decisions coming."…
Morning Hits: Leafs cap situation, Provision 50.10(e), Caron, Thomas and Canucks reassign three
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Maple Leafs would like to move John-Michael Liles, but he has three years at $3.875 million left on his deal. If they were able to move him, they may have to include another piece to…
Line Combos: Bruins, Maple Leafs, Senators, Jets, Sharks and Oilers
Boston Bruins: Bruins lines: Marchand-Bergeron-Eriksson, Smith-Kelly-Söderberg, Johnson-Spooner-Fraser, Caron-Campbell-Lindblad. Terry Koshan: Maple Leafs lines: Leivo on a line w/ McClement and Devane. Smith between Broll and Kulemin. Raymond w/ Bozak and Kessel. Colborne btwn Ashton and Bodie. James Gordon of the Ottawa Citizen:…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Red Wings, Rangers, Avs, Blue Jackets, Leafs, Devils, Stars, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks
Damian Cristodero: Lightning Teddy Purcell is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. George Sipple: Red Wings Johan Franzen (hip) practiced yesterday and will play today. George Sipple: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson (groin) practiced yesterday. Darren Helm (groin/back) practiced yesterday morning. Helene…
Morning Hits: Outdoor Games, Capitals, Lou on Hybrid Icing, Red Wings Cap and Pocklington
Chris Botta: Source saying to expect four or five stadium games in 2014-15. The Winter Classic, three Stadium Series and possibly a Heritage Classic. Tim Panaccio: The Flyers and Bruins were the main candidates to meet the Capitals in the…
Roster Notes: Waivers, Maple Leafs, Predators, Jets, Bruins and Lightning
Elliotte Friedman: No players that were put on waivers on Thursday were claimed. Renaud Lavoie: On waivers Friday: John Mitchell (Ana), Kevin Marshall (Tor), Nick Crawford (Buf), Alex Biega (Van) and Nicolas Deschamps (Wsh) Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs put…