Morning Hits: Sutter, Kaleta, Rakell, Holland and MacKinnon
Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes put Brett Sutter on waivers. Jon Hoven: If a put a claim on Brett Sutter, he'd have to stay on the roster for 30 days. Dennis Bernstein: "Why would Kings claim Brett Sutter? Other than family connection,…
Morning Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Sabres, Canucks, Jets, Avs, Oilers, Preds, Habs and Hotstove video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk between teams has increased lately. Some GMs are thinking that even a small move may spark a struggling him. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren is willing to talk about anyone on roster, and…
Morning Hits: Emery, Kaleta, Varlamov, Barch, Schenn, All-Star Game and JVR
Nick Cotsonika: Flyers Ray Emery will not receive any supplementary discipline for his fight with Braden Holtby as he didn't break any rules according the rule book. Emery's actions were involved with the aggressor rule, but you need to be…
Morning Rumors: Vanek, Kings, Senators-Panthers, Tennessee Tax and MacDonald
Bruce Garrioch: Thomas Vanek said that he never discussed a new deal with the Sabres. No offer was made. David Pagnotta: The Kings tried to make a trade to clear up room for Linden Vey. Ended up putting Keaton Ellerby…
Morning Rumors: MacTavish talks trades … Avs may come into play for Miller
TSN Radio: Bob McKenzie: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish is trying to make something happen. He is trying to calm down the sense of panic in Edmonton. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish: “I don’t see how…
Morning Hits: Toews, Downie, Emelin, Malhotra, Rakell, Sbisa, Pageau and Scott’s Suspension Video
Kevin Gibson: NHL players have been suspended for 60 regular season games, with over $911,000 in fines/salary lost. Scott Powers: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews on if he'd consider returning home and playing for the Jets: "It does run through your mind a…
Morning Rumors: Sedin’s, Jets, Miller, MacDonald, Steen, Oilers and Hockey Central rumblings video
Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks GM Mike Gillis said that term is not an issue with contract talks with the Daniel and Henrik Sedin. “No,” Gillis replied when asked if contract length was the key to a deal.…
Morning Hits: Enstrom, Potter, Tortorella, Parise and Koivu, Dreger talks Oilers and Sabres
Linus Hugosson: Jets Tobias Enstrom said no to representing Sweden at the 2014 Olympics. Kevin Weekes: Corey Potter at $800,000 could be a nice waiver claim for someone looking to add depth to their blueline. Aaron Basu: Canucks coach John…
Morning Rumors: Sedin’s, Islanders, Miller, Emelin, Phaneuf, Reimer, Oilers, and Flames
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Mike Gillis and Henrik and Daniel Sedin's agent, J.P. Barry, met again on Monday for a couple hours. The Fourth Period: Two sources saying the Islanders are looking to improve their blueline. They…
Afternoon Hits: Protected 1st Rounder, Bass, Gagner, Perreault, Lupul, Liles, Flames Injuries and Pacioretty
Pierre LeBrun: The 1st round pick that the Islanders included in the Vanek-Moulson deal with the Sabres is protected. Islanders can defer to 2015 if it is in the top 10. Bob McKenzie: Blue Jackets Cody Bass has cleared waivers.…
Sabres Retain Part of Vanek’s Salary … Offered To Maple Leafs 3 or 4 Days Ago
Bob McKenzie: The Sabres retained approximately $1.4 million (20 percent) of Thomas Vanek's salary in the trade with the Islanders. Darren Dreger: The Sabres offer the Maple Leafs Vanek, along with retaining part of his salary. The Sabres offered Vanek…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Canadiens, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and Oilers
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Staple thinks the Islanders had no intention of re-signing Matt Moulson. He doesn't see Moulson being with the Sabres beyond the trade deadline. Staple's had heard rumblings that Moulson and he reps were disappointed GM Garth…