Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals
TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…
Afternoon Rumors and Notes: Moulson, Kesler, Scrivens, Wings, Hawks, Waivers, Flyers, Brodeur, Bruins and Devils
Pierre LeBrun: Sabres Matt Moulson is not practicing today. GM Tim Murray said that Moulson hasn't been traded. Nick Kypreos: There are many people who believe that Ryan Kesler told the Canucks that he doesn't want to play in Canada…
Panthers Acquire Pirri From Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded center Brandon Pirri to the Florida Panthers for 2014 3rd round pick and a 2016 5th round pick. The 22-year old Pirri was drafted 59th overall in the 2nd round of the 2009 draft by…
Afternoon Hits III: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Senators, Blackhawks, Kesler, MacDonald and Predators
Arthur Staple of Newsday: After the Blues and Sabres trade, the Blues for sure will not have an interest in Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald since they likely won't have a first round pick in the next two drafts. Reports have…
Morning Rumors V: Avalanche, Senators, Sabres, Rangers and Blackhawks
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Avalanche are not looking to add a rental player. If the Avalanche don't re-sign Paul Stastny by Wednesday, it's possible that they trade him. "To me, it's something I really don't worry about.…
Morning Rumors IV: Canucks, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Stars, Canadiens, Islanders, Sharks, Preds and Many More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed the Penguins, Blackhawks and Red Wings are interested in Ryan Kesler. Oilers GM Craig MacTavish may find a taker for Ales Hemsky by Wednesday. The Oilers made a pitch for Andrei Markov.…
Morning Rumors I: Penguins Make Offer For Canucks Kesler
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Multiple sources saying the Penguins are pursuing Canucks Ryan Kesler. One proposed deal is the Penguins sending Brandon Sutter, two 2014 draft picks (likely a first and third), and the Canucks choice of Simon…
Morning Rumors V: Senators, 10 Player Scenarios, Flames, Oilers, Capitals, Leafs and Edler
TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger on the Senators pending free agent Chris Phillips. In terms of Phillips, there's a negotiation that's ongoing between the Ottawa Senators and Phillips to keep him a lifer in Ottawa. If that doesn't go well,…
Morning Rumors I: Scouting Five Games Last Night
Randy Miller of NJ.com: Scouting the Devils - Blue Jackets game last night include: Blackhawks (2 - director of player personnel Pierre Gauthier and pro scout Dennis Bonvie) and the Wild's assistant GM Jim Mill. Both the Blackhawks and Wild have…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Chicago Blackhawks
Written by Taylor Giffin, who can be followed on twitter at @TOGiffin A simple question usually evokes a simple answer. How tall are you? Easy. What colour is your shirt? Even easier. However, when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks there…
Morning Rumors: Predators, Blues, Blackhawks, Top 5 Defenseman and Barkov Injury
Flutuo Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Predators are only four points out of eighth spot. Pending UFA David Legwand has a no-movement clause and could be a good addition for the Blues or Blackhawks if the Predators look to…
Morning Rumors: Top Centers, Ducks, Rangers, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Leafs and Sabres
Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top five center trade targets: 1. David Legwand - The Blackhawks and Red Wings could inquire. 2. Steve Ott 3. Sam Gagner 4. Olli Jokinen 5. Nazem Kadri The Fourth Period: The Ducks are looking for…