Rumors III: Blue Jackets, Sharks, Ducks, Canes, Caps and Leafs
On the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portline of the Columbus Dispatch: GM Jarmo Kekalainen on trade talk at the GM meetings. “There was good conversation,” Kekalainen said. “It is so hard to make deals in the league right now, but…
Rumors II: Wings, Lightning, Avs, Hurricanes, Richards, and the Devils
On the Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Justin Abdelkader and the Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with a cap hit expected to be over $4 million. Update: Bob McKenzie: Deal is now official - seven years with a…
Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More
Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…
Rumors II: Red Wings, Jets and Hurricanes
On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings and winger Justin Abdelkader have made significant progress towards a contract extension. They are putting "the finishing touches" on a new long-term contract that could be finalized in…
Rumors: Ducks, Blue Jackets, Kopitar, Stamkos and Staal
Bob McKenzie on Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup's "NHL Top Shelf" podcast McKenzie on the Anaheim Ducks.. Ducks GM Bob Murray has been trying to make a trade. So often these teams that get off to a bad start in…
Injuries: Habs, Hawks, Stars, Kings, Lightning, Jets and Canes
On the Canadiens ... Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price's injury is "nothing major" according to coach Michel Therrien. He's receiving treatment and he'll "take a week off." On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune:…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Lightning, Jets, and Sabres
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Bruce Boudreau and the teams 1-7-2 start. “I really don’t like commenting on rumors, but I will say this, we were one game away from the Final just five…
Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Blues, Wild, Devils and More
On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Tyler Johnson was given yesterday off for "body maintenance." Coach Jon Cooper said that Johnson availability for tonight is "on the fence" and a call up could be coming. Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and…
Rumors: Lightning, Blue Jackets, Flames, Ducks, Bruins and Canes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some league executives think the Lightning better get Steven Stamkos signed before the trade deadline or they are going to have a hard time re-signing him. “(After Feb. 29) you have to think his…
Rumors I: Flames, Lightning, Blue Jackets and Flyers
On the Flames and Lightning ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Flames could be desperate, and GM Brad Treliving has been calling teams. On Monday via email, Treliving said: “doing what everyone is doing, trying to make the team better.”…
Rumors: Blue Jackets, Devils, Hawks, Blues, Canes and Sens
On the Blue Jackets and Devils ... Aaron Portzline: Source suggested last night that the Blue Jackets and Devils could be trade partners. Defenseman Adam Larsson is likely the trade target for the Blue Jackets. Winger Cam Atkinson would be…