NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Spezza, Ducks, Panthers, Predators, Flyers, Virtanen and Niskanen
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Ducks will go after Ryan Kesler before the draft. The Ducks have the assets to get a deal done. Canucks GM Jim Benning said he'll speak with Kesler this week to…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jackets and Coyotes
Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Canucks will have a fire sale at the draft with Ryan Kesler, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa likely to go. What does this mean to the Sedins? Will ownership let GM Mike Gillis do the…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Vancouver Canucks
Written by Joe McCormick and can be followed at @joemccormick19. Well things for the Canucks certainly have been interesting leading into the deadline. The team is in a position where they are not clear as to if they are buyers or…
Afternoon Rumors I: Sharks, Lightning, Rangers, Canucks, Penguins, Avalanche and Canadiens
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle on the rumor mill. "No, just because your name's not out there, that doesn't mean you're not going, and vise versa -- just because it is doesn't mean you…
Morning Rumors I: Penguins Make Offer For Canucks Kesler
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Multiple sources saying the Penguins are pursuing Canucks Ryan Kesler. One proposed deal is the Penguins sending Brandon Sutter, two 2014 draft picks (likely a first and third), and the Canucks choice of Simon…
Morning Rumors IV: Ryan Kesler Edition: Rangers, Wings, Pens, Leafs, Oilers and Jackets
Louis Jean: Ryan Kesler denies that he asked for a trade, but Jean stands "100% behind what I reported because it is true." Elliotte Friedman: "Kesler says it is "completely false" he has asked for a trade." Kesler added that…
Morning Rumors II: Free Agent Edition: Girardi, Callahan, Sutter, Cammalleri and O’Reilly
Katie Strang of ESPN: The Rangers and Dan Girardi's camp have been talking the past week and a half. Agent, Don Meehan, said that it's "still too early to tell" whether a deal can get done before the deadline. The…
Jordan Staal traded to the Carolina Hurricanes
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded center Jordan Staal to the Carolina Hurricanes for Brandon Sutter, Brian Dumoulin and Carolina's 1st round pick. With the 8th pick the Penguins selected defenseman Derrick Pouliot. Jordan Staal Brandon Sutter Brian Dumoulin Derrick Pouliot
Hurricanes GM Rutherford talks trade … Ducks GM Murray talks Schultz
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes are trying to make a trade this week without giving up any of their core. Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on if they can bring in a top-tier player: “I really…
Parise opens up a bit … 4 teams that make sense for a Staal deal … Carle deal has to wait … Nash’s name back in rumors … CF schedule
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Pending Devils UFA Zach Parise opens up a bit: “I’ m enjoying this, we’re playing well. It’s not even crossing my mind,” Parise said, at first. “It means a lot,” Parise told The Post.…
A deal in place to buy the Coyotes … Radulov-Kostitsyn could return … Trade Anderson? Staal to ‘Canes makes sense … Giroux hit could get a look at
John Manasso of NHL.com: Predators coach Barry Trotz said there is a "high probability" that Alex Radulov and Andrei Kostitsyn will return for Game 5. The Predators are down 3-1 in the series and were shut out in their last…
Afternoon notes on Luongo, Schneider, Hodgson, Filppula, Kane, Jagr, Petrov, Vezina finalists, Konopka and Boyle
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Despite having 10 years left on his deal, it doesn't mean the Canucks won't be able to trade Roberto Luongo. Jeff Carter had 11 years and was dealt. The biggest factors holding a deal back may…