Oils want a Dman … Bruins want depth … MacArthur “Rumors suck” … CSKA wants Radulov … Koivu close … Filatov demoted … Starting goalies
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Don't be surprised if Predators GM David Poile announces that he won't trade Ryan Suter. The Preds were one team who sent a private jet to pick up there All-Stars: Suter, Shea Weber and Craig Smith.…
Weber hearing .. Nassau County votes no … Nabokov to report … Devils notes … Savard talks concussion
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Shea Weber's arbitration is set for 8:00 am (9:00 am EST) this morning as a deal wasn't struck last night. Both sides aren't allowed to speak to reporters after the hearing briefs were filed. Weber…
Sharks acquires Brent Burns from the Wild
The San Jose Sharks have acquired Brent Burns and a 2012 2nd round pick from the Minnesota Wild for Devin Setoguchi, Charlie Coyle and a 2011 1st round pick (28th overall). The Wild selected Zack Phillips from Saint John with…
NHL Draft and Trade rumors involving the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini is looking for someone "special" at the draft, and that could be Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. They could also be looking to move their 19th and 31st pick. “We have a couple…
Plenty of teams want to deal as NHL draft approaches … Doughty gets “major” offer … Bryzgalov deal could be done by Wednesday
Update 9:49 am: Brian Compton via twitter: Niklas Lidstrom has agreed to a 1 year contract with the Red Wings, Update 9:25 am: Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Red Wings have called an 11:00 am media conference call with Nicklas…
Malhotra and Hamhuis could be out … More on Brad Richards … Koivu only Wild player they won’t trade … Jagr not ruling out NHL
Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Rumors that Manny Malhotra had emergency surgery on his eye on Tuesday were false. If he doesn't skate with teammates today, it's unlikely he'll play on Saturday. Dan Hamhuis is day-to-day with a…
Bergeron’s status still unknown … Hurricanes off-season notes … Devils coaching candidates … Some Flyers goalie options
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Patrice Bergeron skated with the Bruins strength and conditioning coach yesterday before practice. He did some work with the team, so there may be hope that he can go tonight. He took part in…
Wild could move Burns … Avs best bet for Vokoun … Pronger unlikely for tonight … Bogosian’s future
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Minnesota Wild may consider moving defenseman Brent Burns because they may not want to pay him $5 million a season when his current contract runs out after next year. They'll want offense in…
Sunday morning rumors and notes
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes know they need to re-sign Ilya Bryzgalov, but how much can they afford. He currently is making $4.25 million, and they may not be able to go higher than $5.25 million per…
Could Winnipeg support a team? Doan at least a week away … Bernier possible broken cheekbone, Burns to be suspended?
Toronto Sun: It's been awhile since the Sun group posted an article on how Winnipeg can support an NHL team. Mario Lefebvre (Conference Board of Canada director - I have no idea what that means) says that Winnipeg, Quebec City…
Savard still being shopped … Spezza not going anywhere … Lightning interested in Kaberle
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are fine with having centers Savard, Krejci, Bergeron and Seguin in their line up next year, but they will continue to shop Marc Savard and his 7 year, $28 million contract. Savard…
1st Round Draft picks available … Hamhuis-Flyers talks not going well … Hamhuis to Vancouver?
Darren Dreger via Twitter: The Maple Leafs are to meet with Nikolai Kulemin's agent this weekend. If he's looking for $3 million or more, he won't get it from the Leafs. The $2-2.5 million range may be what the Leafs…