Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Liles, Tootoo, Kulikov, Horton, Meszaros, Grigorenko, Green and Miller
Mark Spector: Thinks the Oilers have another deal in the works. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I know there has been some dialogue between Edmonton and Anaheim regarding Jonas Hiller" Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the Oilers have…
Morning Hits: Kaleta, Zadorov, Clarkson, Eminger, Eager and Elias
John Shannon: The NHL should have their ruling on Patrick Kaleta's appeal on Wednesday. Ryan Pyette: From Buffalo News: "Sabres coach Ron Rolston said Zadorov will get more action in future games before any decision is made." James Mirtle: Leafs David…
Afternoon Hits: Europe, Alfie, Rielly, Boyle, Ristolainen, Helm, Smith, Bournival, Timonen, Pietro, Burns and Clowe
Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA will have another meeting this week regarding going to Europe. Bill Roose: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson will play in his 10th game this season and will collect a $2 million bonus. Jonas Siegel: Maple…
Morning Rumors: Elliott, Rangers, Oilers, Panthers and Predators Asst. GM
The Fourth Period: If the Blues received a good offer for Brian Elliott, they would seriously consider trading him. The Oilers inquired, but they couldn't make a deal. The Fourth Period: The Rangers are looking at the trade market and…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…
Oilers Rumors: Miller and Vanek, Dubnyk, Neuvirth and Smid
Nick Kypreos: Sabres Ryan Miller has a limited no-trade clause and the Oilers are one of the teams on his no-trade list. Mark Spector: "OK: Who really believes Ryan Miller would go to EDM? Or that EDM would trade Yakupov…
Morning Hits: Sabres GM search? Would Leafs do Reimer for Yakupov? Da Costa and Dalpe
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Talk is that GM change in Buffalo could come as early as Thanksgiving (American) and work on the top candidates has already begun. Penguins assistant GM Jason Boterill could be the top name on…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Miller, Vanek, Yakupov, Flyers and Goaltenders
Bucky Gleason of the Buffalo News: SportsNets Nick Kypreos has heard that Sabres GM Darcy Regier could be in trouble. “In a perfect world, the ownership group in Buffalo would have rather have waited up until Christmas, but I’m hearing…
Suspension Notes: Burns, Lapierre and Kaleta
John Shannon: Brent Burns hit on Brenden Morrow was looked at but NHL viewed that Morrow threw a reverse hit and Burns won the physical battle. Renaud Lavoie: Maxim Lapierre will have an in person hearing for his hit on…
Morning Rumors: Gardiner, Yakupov, Vanek, Oilers goaltending options, Phaneuf, Maata, and Martinez
James Mirtle: Mirtle heard that the asking price for Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner was "a ****load." Tim Panaccio: Addressing Nail Yakupov rumors, why would the Flyers need another Russian head case? Oilers Ales Hemsky makes sense, but the asking…
Quick Hits: International play, Kaleta, Chimera and Scouting the Leafs-Wild
John Shannon: The NHL and NHLPA will meet today to talk about International hockey, with the World Cup and Premiere games the main topics. Bill Hope: Sabres Patrick Kaleta will forfeit $152,439 during his suspension. Katie Carrera: Capitals Jason Chimera…
VIDEO: Sabres Patrick Kaleta Suspended For 10 Games For Hit On Jack Johnson
Sabres Patrick Kaleta has been suspended for 10 games for an illegal check to the head of Blue Jackets Jack Johnson. Comment: Is this the right amount of games? Should he have received less/more?