Rumors I: Brodeur, Wings, Sekera, Coyotes, Rangers, Pens and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Blues Martin Brodeur will take another week leave from the Blues. “With the All-Star break already on the way, the Blues have given Marty more time to reflect,” agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports told ESPN.com…
Rumors V: Canucks, Hurricanes and Oilers
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Teams have called the Canucks about Zack Kassian, but his trade value has been sliding. He has just two goals in 23 games and has gone 18 games without scoring. Trading Kassian would make…
Rumors II: Pens, Coyotes, Rangers, Habs, Hurricanes and Avs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Penguins will definitely be looking for a rental at the trade deadline now that Olli Maatta is done for the season. Would think that Pens GM Jim Rutherford would be interested in Hurricanes…
Rumors III: Wild, Kings, Wings, Seattle, Pens, Coyotes and Devils
TSNs Insider Trading: Sense from Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is that he doesn't have any intention of firing Mike Yeo. The Kings are looking at Senators Marc Methot and Hurricanes Andrej Sekera. The Fourth Period: The Red Wings are still…
Rumors III: Friedman 30 Thought Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings have already locked up Alec Martinez and Jake Muzzin. They are trying to get a deal done with Justin Williams, and will also have to deal with Kyle Clifford, Martin Jones, Tanner Pearson, Jarret…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Lightning, Capitals and Line Combos
Renaud Lavoie: The Coyotes put Chris Summers and Brandon McMillan on waivers. The Predators put Mark Arcobello on waivers. Bryan Burns: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson is "day-to-day" and Victor Hedman is "day-ish". Both will not play…
Rumors I: Oilers, Flames, Avalanche, Hurricanes and Wild
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry is a pending UFA and if there is no traction on a long-term deal soon, he'll likely be traded by the deadline. The Red Wings and Penguins are among the…
Rumors I: Senators, Wild, Leafs and Canadiens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray said he'd like to add a top-six forward. They are in a "wait-and-see" mode as they are eight points out of the playoffs. "We have to give it a little…
Rumors II: Oilers, Hurricanes, Leafs, Kings, Coyotes and Avs
Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: If the Oilers don't think Jeff Petry is part of their future, they could look to move him by the deadline. “This is the first time I’ve been in this position,” he said…
Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…
Injuries: Flyers, Preds, Flames, Bruins, Red Wings and more
Frank Seravalli: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will have an update on Nicklas Grossmann today. Servalli guessing concussion. Jim Diamond: Predators Ryan Ellis left last night's game with a lower-body injury. Derek Willis: The Flames put Josh Jooris on the IR.…
Morning Hits: Top 25 UFAs, Diving, Byfuglien, Canucks and Waivers
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 25 potential unrestricted free agents: 1. Johnny Boychuk (NYI) 2. Marc Staal (NYR) 3. Christian Ehrhoff (PIT) 4. Carl Soderberg (BOS) 5. Mike Green (WSH) 6. Antoine Vermette (ARI) 7. Cody Franson (TOR)…