NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Markov, Cap Space, and Goaltending
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tony Marinaro: (yesterday) Andrei Markov's camp is only talking with one team right now - the Philadelphia Flyers. Tony Marinaro: (today) Markov to the Flyers won't happen. He is interested in signing with them but…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers are expected to protect seven forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender as opposed to protecting eight skaters and a goalie. Easy decisions are protecting Claude Giroux, Wayne…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Senators, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers and Sharks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jonathan Bombulie: Matt Murray, Bryan Rust and Trevor Daley didn't practice yesterday. Sam Werner: Also not at practice and not a surprise that they weren't was Chad Ruhwedel, Carl Hagelin and Chris Kunitz Jason Mackey: Coach…
NHL Injuries: Panthers, Penguins, Flyers, Devils, Canes, Lightning, Blues and Sharks
On the Florida Panthers ... Craig Davis of the Sun Sentinel: Defenseman Aaron Ekblad has had three head injuries in the past 14 months, returned last night after his latest concussion. “There’s no big concern for me. I still feel…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sabres and Senators
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on college free agents. “In the end, college free agents, they typically get the best fit for themselves and typically it’s with an organization that’s a…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Flyers and Ducks
On the Chicago Blackhawks .... Scott Powers: Coach Joel Quenneville said they could consider a 10 game option for winger Alexandre Fortin. Scott Powers: Coach Quenneville said that they will likely carry eight defenseman to start the season. If Gustav Forsling…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Flyers, Canucks and Ducks
On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan Of NJ.com: Ryan looks at five things the Devils could do in August. Patrik Elias is still rehabbing his knee after offseason surgery. Elias wants to play another season with the Devils.…
Philadelphia Flyers Notes: Schenn and Manning
On the Philadelphia Flyers, Brayden Schenn and Brandon Manning ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden Schenn avoided salary arbitration Monday and agreed to a four-year, $20.5 million deal. GM Ron Hextall said they overpaid upfront, but…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Lightning, Flyers, Flames, Stars, Wings and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Sources saying that the Wild have informed Thomas Vanek that he will be bought out. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: The Lightning have held preliminary talks with RFA Nikita Kucherov.…
Rumors II: Kings, Flyers, Bruins and Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... David Pagnotta: Anze Kopitar's agent, Pat Brisson on negotiations: "unlike what has been reported, we have nothing to report" David Pagnotta: Brisson wouldn't comment any further on the Kopitar situation. A Kings…
Rumors: Flames, Flyers, Coyotes, and Jets
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: The Flames and Kris Russell's agent have started contract extension talks this past week. “I had very preliminary talks with Brad, and obviously, they’re big fans of Kris, and it’s home for him, so…