Morning Rumors: Subban, Sabres, Rangers, Kane, Canucks, Stastny, Expansion, Jets and Scouting Avs-Coyotes
Insider Trading TSN: LeBrun: The rising salary cap could help P.K. Subban. He may have to decide if he should sign an eight year deal, with the cap potentially being $100 when that deal is done or to sign a…
Afternoon Hits: Phaneuf, Thornton, Strome, Leino, Bouchard, Laich, Quick, Staal and lines
Terry Koshan: Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf's two-game suspension will cost him $66,666.66 in salary. Bob McKenzie: Bruins Shawn Thornton's in-person hearing is tentatively set for Friday afternoon. Arthur Staple: Plan now is for Islanders Ryan Strome to meet up with…
Morning Rumors: Mason, Flames, Coyotes, Philips, Maple Leafs, Islanders and Bouchard
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Paul Holmgran wants to get a deal done with goalie Steve Mason, and Mason would like to stay. Mason is making $1.5 million this season, and could get no less than $4 million…
Afternoon Hits: Malkin, Bouchard, Lecavalier, Erixon, Dumoulin, Hedman and Line Combos
Rob Rossi: Penguins Evgeni Malkin said he'll play tonight. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have put Pierre-Marc Bouchard on waivers. Ryan Strome will join the Islanders if Bouchard is claimed or cleared. Adam Kimelman: The Flyers have put Vinny Lecavalier on…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Habs, Preds, Isles, Sabres, Blues, Canes, Pens and Avs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has heated up, but not many teams have the salary cap space to make moves. “We have a cap world with parity but no flexibility,” said the executive. “It’s very difficult for teams…
Morning Rumors: Blackhawks, Islanders, Sabres, Red Wings, Canadiens and Blue Jackets
Scott Powers of ESPN: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman is thinking about having Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane long-term with the Blackhawks when making moves. “We’ve always looked forward,” Bowman said in a phone interview with ESPNChicago.com on Friday. “We have formulas…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Avalanche, Panthers and Sabres
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: After trading Ladislav Smid to the Flames, the Oilers have a hole on defense. Defensemen who could be available: Kyle Quincey (DET), Tim Gleason (CAR), Dmitry Kulikov (FLA) and David Rundblad (PHO). Rumors that…
Morning Hits: Gretzky, Rogers Place, Sabres, Sieloff, Monahan, Emmerton and Schneider
John Shannon: Wayne Gretzky has been "made whole" from his time with the Coyotes, in excess of $7 million. Stephen Whyno: Could be closer to $8 million than $7 million. Rogers Place: Construction of the Oilers Rogers Place is set to…
Morning Rumors: Steen, Miller, Gleason, Del Zotto, Dumba and Alfredsson
The Fouth Period: The Blues will have to wait until the season is over to negotiate with pending UFA Alexander Steen. "Alex prefers not to discuss a contract extension during the season and the team has respected that," Steen's agent,…
Morning Hits: Islanders, Capitals, Habs, Predators, Avs, Sens, Leafs, Panthers, Canucks and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Islanders GM Garth Snow is working the phones. The ideal scenario for the Islanders would be for Sabres Ryan Miller to waive his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for the remainder of the season.…
Injury Notes: Robidas, Pyatt, Giordano, Kopecky, Franson, Tanguay, Vokoun and Kaleta
Dallas Stars: The Stars put defenseman Stephane Robidas on the IR and will be out four to six months with a fractured leg. Jamie Oleksiak has been recalled. Damian Cristodero: Lightning coach Cooper said that Tom Pyatt (collarbone) will be…
Morning Hits: Bonino, Troop, Backlund, Vaive and Niemi
Pierre LeBrun: Ducks Nick Bonino signed a 3 year extension worth $5.7 million. Renaud Lavoie: Salary breakdown: $1.7 million, $1.9 million and $2.1 million. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue Jackets claim Corey Tropp off waivers from the Sabres. He should be in…