Morning Hits: Carcillo, Top UFAs, Galchenyuk and Injury Updates
NHL Player Safety: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo waived his right to an in-person hearing and will have a phone hearing today. Chris Johnston: Carcillo can still be suspended for more than five games. Mark Spector: The Oilers have hired ex-Oil Kings…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Sun. Jan. 18th, 2015
Highlights of last night's action in just under two and a half minutes, plus extended highlights of each game. Henrik Zetterberg has a four point night (3 goals and an assist) in Detroit's 6-4 win over the Sabres. Cody Eakin…
Video and Rumors: Leafs, Avs, Kings, Sabres, Preds and Canucks
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Trade speculation is heating up. Avs Ryan O'Reilly with Jake Gardiner and possibly Tyler Bozak going back. Dion Phaneuf for Mike Richards. Nick Kypreos: The Maple Leafs and Sabres have shown interest in Avs…
Rumors III: Rangers, Sens, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Canucks
Pat Leonard: Marc Staal says they are really close to a long-term deal, and his goal was always to remain a Ranger. Pierre LeBrun: Staal will have a full no-trade clause for the first three years, with it becoming a…
Rumors II: Senators, Sabres, Wings, Leafs, Kings and Panthers
Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen: Senators GM Bryan Murray hinted over the weekend that he'll continue to search for a top-six forward. They are 11th in the Eastern Conference and are faced with two options. 1) sell some veteran…
Rumors I: Oilers, Flames, Avalanche, Hurricanes and Wild
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry is a pending UFA and if there is no traction on a long-term deal soon, he'll likely be traded by the deadline. The Red Wings and Penguins are among the…
Injuries: Preds, Pens, Flyers, Kings, Lightning, Leafs and more…
Nashville Predators: James Neal practiced yesterday but remains on the IR with a lower-body injury. He skated on the second line with Mike Fisher and Colin Wilson. Neal has missed the last five games. Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:…
Rumors I: Coyotes, Red Wings, Avs, Kings, Leafs and Jets
Craig Custance of ESPN: Antoine Vermette is a pending UFA and will be one of the top centers available this summer. His name is in the rumor mill, but one GM said that things are in holding pattern when it…
Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Rumors II: Bruins, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres and Canucks
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: When asked if his players should feel uncomfortable in the dressing room, Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli said, "Absolutely. Absolutely." They are getting healthy, but may not be together long. “It’s never fun to be…
Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…