Quick Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates, Lines and Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: The Coyotes put David Schlemko on waivers. Steve Zipay: Rangers Michael Kostka cleared waivers. Chad Graff: A mumps vaccine was given to any Wild player that wanted one after last night's game. Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk will be…
Morning Hits: Alfie, Lucic, Price … PTOs – Coyotes, Wings, Caps and Devils
Helene St. James: Daniel Alfredsson's back pain is bad enough that they don't expect him at training camp later this week. SportsCentre: Alfredsson's agent said they'll wait till his back settles down before making any decisions. Matt Kalman: Bruins Milan…
Rumors II: Devils and Notes on Top 10 Remaining UFAs
Tom Gulitti of North Jersey: Devils RFA defenseman Eric Gelinas is prepared to miss the start of camp. “He’s prepared, for sure,” said agent Gilles Lupien, who had remained silent on contract talks previously. “We’ve got some ideas how to…
NHL Rumors II: Subban and the Canadiens
Kosta Papoulias: Told that P.K. Subban was offered a five-year, $36 million contract but turned it down: $6 million, $7 million, $7 million, $8 million and $8 million. Subban is looking for a longer deal and more money. Subban is…
NHL Rumors I: Subban, Price, Budaj, and the Panthers Coaching Vacancy
CP on SportsNet: Canadiens P.K. Subban. "I’m sure everybody in hockey wants a long-term contract, but for me, it’s not just about that," he said. "It’s about being part of a team that can win a championship, and I believe…
Morning Hits: Price, Emelin, Ullmark and Pokka
Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price will not be an option for the rest of this series. Marc Antoine Godin: Canadiens Alexei Emelin missed last night's game as a result from a blocked shot in Game…
NHL Injuries: Price, Stepan, Miller and Regehr
Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens Carey Price skated on his own yesterday. He remains out for the series. Andrew Gross: Rangers Derek Stepan is traveling with the Rangers to Montreal. Tom Gulitti: Rangers J.T. Miller remained in New York with an upper-body…
NHL Injury: Shaw, Price, Maatta, Bennett and Virtanen
Mark Potash: Blackhawks Andrew Shaw is expected to play in Game 3. Tom Gulitti: Saw Canadiens Carey Price walking out of MSG with knee brace on. Rob Rossi: Penguins Olli Maatta will be out four to six months after having…
Morning Hits: Blue Jackets, Bruins, Ducks and Reason For Lightning’s Disallowed Goal
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nick Foligno has been cleared to play. He may be on a line with Artem Anisimov and R.J. Umberger. Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin left Saturday's game after the first period. Coach Todd…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
Morning Hits: Buyouts, Awards, Canadiens and Murray Not Worried About Draft Lottery Change
David Pagnotta: "Players signed to new deals under new CBA can be bought out this summer, but don't count towards compliance buyouts." Bob McKenzie: Talked to 16 coaches about some NHL awards. Jack Adams: 11 of 16 voted for Patrick Roy, finishing…
NHL Rumors: Clarkson, Leafs, Hemsky, Miller, Iginla, Greiss and Old Habs-Lightning Trade Rumor
Greg Brady: SportsNet's Doug MacLean said yesterday morning on the Fan 590 that there will be serious discussions from the Maple Leafs about the possibility of buying out David Clarkson this summer for salary cap relief. Mike Zeisberger of the…