Morning Rumors: Orlov, Miller, Del Zotto, Oilers and Bishop, Avs, Brodeur, Habs, Kane, Gardiner and Devils
Elliotte Friendman of CBC: Capitals GM George McPhee on Dmitry Orlov: "He's very similar to Voynov from L.A. ... three full years in the minors and now a really good NHL player," McPhee said. "He is ready for the NHL and…
Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…
Forbes 2013 NHL Team Values
Forbes put out their annual evaluation of NHL Team Values today. The Maple Leafs top out the list with a value of $1.15 billion. Seven teams are valued at $500 million or more. Six teams are valued at $200 million…
Morning Rumors: Cammalleri, Matthias, Cogliano, Ruutu, Fistric, Anderson and Scouting Canes-Bruins
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Islanders were looking at Jonas Hiller, but Viktor Fasth most recent injury shut that door. Matheson thinks the Penguins or Rangers will make the biggest play for Mike Cammalleri at the trade…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…
Morning Rumors: Phaneuf, Fenton, Booth and Grabovski
Hope Smoke: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis: "it's our intention to get Dion signed. It has to be at a number that will allow us to continue to build our team" SN 590 The Fan: Nonis: "We're going to try & get…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Hossa, Bozak, Ashton, Skinner, Semin, Grigorenko, Olesz and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: The Oilers put Steve MacIntyre on waivers. Patrick Williams: Marian Hossa will be back in the lineup for the Blackhawks. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak won't play tonight, but is hopeful for Saturday. David Alter: The Maple…
Morning Hits: Grigorenko, Ashton, Korobov, Olesz, Cameras in Posts and Tambellini
Hope Smoke: McKenzie on TSN Radio: "I'm surprised that the NHL stepped in on the Grigorenko conditioning situation. Teams have done it in the past without incdent. Brayden Schenn comes to mind a few years back." Bill Hoppe: Grigorenko skated with…
Sabres: Grigorenko, Larsson, Ristolainen, Zadorov, Kaleta and Benning
Mike Harrington: Sabres reassigned Grigorenko, Larsson, Ristolainen and Zadorov. John Vogl: Grigorenko was sent to the AHL on a conditioning stint. Coach Ted Nolan said that Grigorenko will return to the Sabres after his conditioning stint. Ryan Pyette: The London Knights assistant GM…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Canadiens, Flames, Senators, Havlat, Miller, Blues, Leafs and Grigorenko
The Fourth Period: The Panthers continue to get calls on Dmitry Kulikov, who is in the final year of his deal. The Oilers, Red Wings, Hurricanes and Ducks are teams who are believed to have shown interest. The Panthers are…
Morning Hits: 2012 Draft, Backlund, New Avs lines, Dubnyk and the Sabres
Aaron Portzline: Former Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson was thrilled when the Oilers drafted Nail Yakupov over Ryan Murray in 2012. The Blue Jackets wouldn't have drafted Yakupov at No 2. Portzline thinks (if remembers correctly) that Howson would have taken Alex…
Morning Rumors: Nolan, Phaneuf, Hiller, Gaborik, Vlasic, Theodore, Havlat and Miller
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The odds are slim that Ted Nolan will be behind the bench for the Sabres next season. Shinzawa thinks the Maple Leafs will re-sign captain Dion Phaneuf. He's 28-years old and is averaging 24.:23…