NHL Rumors I: Chiarelli Comments on Marchand Rumors, Boyle and the Flyers
Amalie Benjamin of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli on the trade rumors of a Brad Marchand for Patrick Marleau deal. “I have had no discussions for Marchand and I have no plans to trade him,” the Bruins general…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Bruins
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The unrestricted free agent pool is not deep, so teams may look towards the trade market. The Penguins and Sharks could be looking to make some big changes. Blues GM Doug Armstrong isn't…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins Could Be Looking At Trades … Brodeur Unlikely For Leafs
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Johnny Boychuk is entering the final season of his deal that pays him $3.67 million and will be looking for a big raise on his next deal. The current range for him could be $4.5…
NHL Rumors III: Marchand, Laich, Green, Gaborik and Weaver
Matt Halman of CBS Boston: Bruins Brad Marchand has three year left on his contract, and has a no-trade clause. Halman thinks the Bruins have some serious decisions to make regarding Marchand, if he's to continue in their top-six. "He…
NHL Rumors III: Players Who Could Be Moved at the Draft, Bruins, Booth, Canucks and Richards
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: The asking price for Jason Spezza will likely be a player, prospect and a top pick. Spezza has a list of 10 teams that he can't be traded too. The Maple Leafs could be…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Capitals, Staal, Gaborik, Phaneuf, Umberger, Marchand and Ovechkin
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: It wouldn't be a surprise if the Penguins tested James Neal's trade value. Kris Letang's health scare may keep teams away. Scott Howson was in Vancouver for a second interview. Jim Benning has had two interviews…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins and Bruins
Update: Penguins GM Ray Shero is fired, Dan Bylsma hasn't been fired. Bob McKenzie: The Penguins will announce this morning that GM Ray Shero and head coach Dan Bylsma have been fired. Will DePaoli of Insider Pittsburgh Sports: (posted before this…
Injury Notes involving 15 teams
Farhan Lalji: Canucks Roberto Luongo left last night's game. Ben Kuzma: Coach John Tortorella said that Luongo has a lower-body injury and is day-to-day. Kuzma thinks it wouldn't be a stretch to say that it is a groin strain. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues…
Morning Rumors: Flames, Marchand, Buyer Beware, Buyout Candidates, Senators and Leafs
Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Flames Brian Burke is saying again that he doesn't want to be their GM. “If anyone thinks I want to be the GM, then I should be in begging for the job,” he said Thursday…
Morning Rumors: Jets, Kane, Flyers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Scouting the Habs-Flyers
The Fourth Period: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to get calls on Evander Kane, but won't move unless he gets an offer he can't refuse. The Canadiens talked to the Jets about Kane in the summer and during the season.…
VIDEO: James Neal Suspended for Five Games for Kneeing
The NHL has suspended Penguins James Neal for five games for kneeing Bruins Brad Marchand in the head. Do you think the suspension length is the right length, not enough, or too much?
Morning Hits: Burmistrov, Marchand, Kelly, Talbot, Jagr, Burakovsky and Stars coaching
Igor Eronko: Jets forward Alexander Burmistrov signed with Ak Bars of the KHL. Ken Wiebe: As long as the Jets send Burmistrov a qualifying offer each offseason, they will retain his rights until he's 27. Kevin Paul Dupont: Dupont wouldn't…