Injury Notes: Hertl, Backes, Bernier, Horton, Gaborik, Leopold, Clowe, Brunner, Rinne and Doan
Kevin Kurz: Sharks Tomas Hertl's recovery "may be longer" than a month according to Bob McKenzie. Lou Korac: Blues David Backes is traveling with the team. Chances are slim that he plays on Saturday, but Monday is not out of…
Morning Rumors: Flames, Marchand, Buyer Beware, Buyout Candidates, Senators and Leafs
Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Flames Brian Burke is saying again that he doesn't want to be their GM. “If anyone thinks I want to be the GM, then I should be in begging for the job,” he said Thursday…
Afternoon Hits: Schenn, Lecavalier, Tootoo, Hedman, Staal, Fiddler, Clowe, Backes and more
Mark Stepneski: Stars Max Fortunus cleared waivers and will remain with the team for now. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Brayden Schenn will play tonight. Vincent Lecavalier said he had his best day on the ice and hopes to be back quicker…
Morning Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Jets, Hurricanes, Leafs, Panthers, Sharks, Vokoun, Flames and Expansion
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senators have been looking for a puck moving defenseman over the past month. The improved play of Jared Cowen and the call-up of Cody Ceci, may have cooled the search for now. They have switched…
Morning Rumors: Kings, Canadiens, Jets, Panthers, Oilers, Canes, Senators and Scouting the Avs-Stars
The Fourth Period: The Kings don't appear to be close to making a trade, though they are looking at add. GM Dean Lombardi has had a few discussion about potential deals this season, but nothing that could be labelled as…
Morning Hits: Bickell, Lindholm, Luongo, Ranger, Rielly, Bortuzzo and the Blues 12 Days of Christmas video
Tim Sasssone: Blackhawks Bryan Bickell was activated from the IR and Jeremy Morin has been sent to the AHL. Szymon Szemberg: The Hurricanes will loan Elias Lindholm to Sweden for the World Juniors. Dan Murphy: Roberto Luongo will start in net…
Morning Rumors: Canes, Jackets, Habs, Sabres, Ducks, Hawks, Leafs, Avs, Panthers, Kings, Pens and Lucic
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford has been calling around to see what the market for Justin Peters is like. The Oilers are said to have more than a passing interest in Peters. Pat LaFontaine's GM search…
Morning Rumors: Scrivens, Callahan, Girardi, Clarkson, Oilers, Holland, Gardiner and the Hotstove
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks "it's all but certain" that he Kings trade Ben Scrivens once Jonathan Quick comes back. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: If the Rangers are unable to re-sign Ryan Callahan and/or Dan…
Morning Rumors: Jets, Kane, Flyers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Scouting the Habs-Flyers
The Fourth Period: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff continues to get calls on Evander Kane, but won't move unless he gets an offer he can't refuse. The Canadiens talked to the Jets about Kane in the summer and during the season.…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Predators, Leafs, Habs, Hurricanes, Canucks, Jets, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks, Pens and Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Habs, Preds, Isles, Sabres, Blues, Canes, Pens and Avs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has heated up, but not many teams have the salary cap space to make moves. “We have a cap world with parity but no flexibility,” said the executive. “It’s very difficult for teams…
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…