Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…
Trade Rumors: Rentals, Canadiens, Kings and Capitals
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rental candidates at the trade deadline: Thomas Vanek, Mike Cammalleri, Matt Moulson, Ryan Miller and maybe Ryan Callahan. Strang thinks that Jaromir Jagr and possibly Martin Brodeur (citing Rich Chere) could be added to that list.…
Injury Notes: Canadiens, Blues, Ducks, Senators, Sabres, Flyers, Coyotes and Avalanche
Dave Stubbs: Canadiens George Parros is seeing a concussion specialist at the University of Michigan. Lou Korac: Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said that Jordan Leopold should be ready by this weekend. Eric Stephens: Ducks Bruce Boudreau said there is no…
Afternoon Notes: Blue Jackets, Sabres, Pens, Canucks, Blues, Coyotes, Bruins, Flames and Caps
Jeff Rimer: Blue Jackets Nathan Horton will make his Blue Jackets debut tonight against the Coyotes. Sergei Bobrovsky is expected to be their backup. Mike Harrington: Sabres Henrik Tallinder will be out one to two weeks with an upper-body injury.…
Morning Rumors: Talbot, Cammalleri, Smith-Pelly, Neuvirth, Vanek, Miller, Stamkos, GM search and Scouting
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: With Penguins Pascal Dupuis now out for the season, Panaccio thinks the Penguins could go after Avs Max Talbot as he's not a good fit with the Avs and he's a good friend of Sidney…
Morning Rumors: Moulson, Phaneuf, Gardiner, Ranger, Pacioretty, Eberle and Dupuis
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Matt Moulson may consider re-signing with the Sabres. “Definitely, I think there is,” Moulson told CBC when asked about the possibility of re-signing in Buffalo. “I don’t know what they think of me. I love playing for…
Injury notes: Dupuis, Zetterberg, Tlusty, Downie, Quick, Bozak, Crawford, Hodgson and Laich
Dave Molinari: Penguins Pascal Dupuis will have ACL surgery and could miss the remainder of the season. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg said he's ready to go tomorrow. Has been out since Dec. 1st with a herniated disc. Michael Smith:…
Afternoon Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins recall goalie Niklas Svedberg from the AHL. Joe Haggerty: He could start tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic and Drew Shore. Likely means that Scottie Upshall is out. George Richardson: Petrovic recalled to replace…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov
Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…
Afternoon Hits: Weiss, Sabres Recalls, Harrison, Brewer, Lines and Starting Goalies
Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings Stephen Weiss had surgery on his sports hernia. Expected back after the Olympic break. Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres have recalled defensman Mark Pysyk and forward Johan Larsson. Rob Mixer: Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison is out…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Sens, Jackets, Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Wings, Canes, Avs, Canadiens and Isles
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Rangers are said to be the most desperate team to make a deal. GM Glen Sather has been working the phones, looking at deals involving Michael Del Zotto and Dan Girardi. Girardi will…
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…