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…
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: Khudobin, Peters, Mason, Vanek, Diaz, Callahan, Gleason, Dubnyk, Bryzgalov and World Juniors
Craig Custance: Hurricanes Anton Khudobin is close to returning to the lineup, and the Hurricanes are getting some trade interest in both Khudobin and Justin Peters. Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that it could be to distracting to…
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 Rumors: Klesla, Canucks and Rielly
Jim Matheson: "The sudden recall of Klesla by Coyotes after clearing waivers smells of a trade. His $2.97 mil out, another contract coming in." The Fourth Period: The Canucks are looking for a scoring second line winger. They have been…
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…
Injury Notes: Datsyuk, Nikitin, Granlund and Five Flames
Helene St. James: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk (concussion) will not be traveling with the team on their trip to New York and Ottawa. Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets Nikita Nikitin (lower-body) is likely to play tonight. The Blue Jackets still have…
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 Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Islanders, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Maple Leafs
The Fourth Period: Sources saying that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin wants to make a "big splash" and acquire a "top-tier" player. The Canadiens currently have $1.74 million in cap space, allowing them to take on just over $3 million without…