Morning Hits: Despres, Lightning, Red Wings, Fraser, 2013 draft picks and St. Louis
Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma said the "major portion" of the decision to send Simon Despres to the AHL was that he is waiver-exempt. Erik Erlendsson: The sending of Ondrej Palat to the AHL and recalling of Brett Connolly…
Maple Leafs Trade Joe Colborne to the Flames for a Draft Pick
The Toronto Maple Leafs trade Joe Colborne to the Calgary Flames for a conditional 2014 4th round draft pick. The pick becomes a 3rd rounder if certain conditions are met. Colborne was originally drafted by the Bruins, 16th overall in…
Calgary Flames 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: After years of trying and failing to squeeze one more playoff run out of Jarome Iginla and Miikka Kiprusoff, Calgary was finally forced to alter course last season. They kicked off a rebuilding effort…
Free Agent and Rumor Hits: Kessel, Liles, Teams over the cap, Stepan, Boyle, Gagne and White
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks Phil Kessel could fall between Corey Perry's $8.6 million and Ryan Getzlaf's $8.2 million. Dion Phaneuf's new contract could be more complicated. Simmons wonders if the Flames would be interested in John-Michael…
Joni Pitkanen Injury and the Fallout for the Hurricanes
Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told that Joni' Pitkanen's injury could be career threatening. James Mirtle: Mirtle is hearing that Pitkanen's injury could be career ending. A race for an icing claims another. Dennis Bernstein: The Kings will have nine…
Tim Thomas Decision Could Come As Early As Today
Craig Custance: UFA goalie Tim Thomas could make a decision as early as today. He's having discussions with multiple teams. Joe Yerdon: Teams that may be looking for goalie help: Flames, Islanders and maybe the Panthers now that Scott Clemmensen…
Morning Hits: Brodeur on Kovalchuk, Avalanche, Flames, Flyers, Hurricanes, Senators and Kinkaid
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Martin Brodeur on his disappointment that Ilya Kovalchuk left: "Oh, definitely ... Look what did to get him to New Jersey. Losing some of the draft picks, some of the current players, the money that was…
Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff Officially Retires From NHL
Calgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff retired from the NHL today. Kiprusoff was originally drafted by the San Jose Sharks, 116th overall in the fifth round of the 1995 draft. He was traded to the Flames in November of 2003 for…
Morning Hits: Poile, Cleary, Jones, Couturier, Flames, Oilers, Jets and Anselmi
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: The Flames approached Predators GM David Poile about the position that Brian Burke had just took with the team. The Flames were given permission to speak with the Poile, but he wished to remain…
Morning Hits: Vanek, Burke, Hull, Ovechkin and Dvorak
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabers Thomas Vanek is entering his the last year of deal and has been surrounded by trade talks. “No, not at all,” he said. “My end-of-the-year meeting was good. I just said my thoughts. I…
Flames Hits: Brian Burke could be joining the team and a Kiprusoff resolution coming soon
Bob McKenzie: The last time Brian Burke to Calgary rumors came up, he show them down quickly. "This time, though, there's been no denial (to this point) and some people who would know if it's legit have clammed right up.…
Morning Hits: Hedberg, Datsyuk, KHL Salary Cap, Burakovsky, Jarry and Howse
Rich Chere: Johan Hedberg said that he doesn't have any firm offers yet, but is willing to wait. Tom Gulitti: He has been talking with the Devils about an off-ice job, "nothing is concrete" yet. Igor Eronko: Pavel Datsyuk's apartment in Russia…