Kovalchuk to KHL? Marleau talk … Blues to go after a D-man?
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Reports are floating around that Ilya Kovalchuk is signing with St. Petersburg of the KHL, but ... "Don't jump to conclusions," warned the source at the World Championships in Germany. David Pollak of the…
Dale Tallon named new GM of the Florida Panthers
Steve Gordon of the Sun-Sentinel: The Florida Panthers will have a press conference tomorrow morning at 11 AM to name Dale Tallon as the teams new general manager. Tallon will replace Randy Sexton, who will remain with the club in…
Extension for Backstrom today? Kicking tires on Miller? yeah right … Time to trade Malkin? Tim Tomas for Brian Campbell?
TSN: There is a good chance that Nicklas Backstrom will be signing a long term contract extension with Washington Capitals this morning. The Capitals are only saying, "significant player-related announcement" is coming on Monday. George Malik of MLive: Rob Parker…
Jokinen to KHL? Turco Preparing to Move On … Thrashers Wish List
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: After bouncing around between 4 different teams in the past couple years, Olli Jokinen may be playing in Russia next season, especially if he's looking to make anywhere close to the $5 million…
Mats Zuccarello Aasen – Remember This Name
April 17th: TSN from a Damien Cox blog in the Star: Cox is reporting that Mats Zuccarello-Aasen will be signing with the New York Rangers. The deal may not be announced until after the World Hockey Championship. The Maple Leafs…
Kovalev Out for Season … UFA Defenseman … Maple Leaf Questions this Off-Season
Don Brennan of Canoe Sports: The Ottawa Senators have lost Alex Kovalev for the remained of the season with a completely torn ACL. He has surgery scheduled for 2 weeks, and rehab should be 3-4 months. Kevin Allen of the…
Coyotes back to Winnipeg? 2009 Draft picks to join Senators … Duncan Keith has bad Skates
Andrew Willis of the Globe and Mail: Winnipeg entrepreneur Mark Chipman (who co-owns the 15,000 seat arena) and Toronto billionaire David Thomson are working on bringing the NHL back to Winnipeg. Rumors out of Phoenix yesterday were that they were…
Huet Done in Chicago … Ranger Talk … Not much movement for Bruins next year?
Mike Kiley of Chicago Now: Kiley wonders when, not if, the Blackhawks will buy out Cristobal Huet. Lastnight's 8-3 lose could be the end of the line for Huet in the 'Hawks net. But are they completely sold on Niemi?…
The Headshot Issue Revisited…
When I posted the original "Headshot Issue.." article on Monday, November 16th, 2009 I surely didn't anticipate just how much momentum this "hot topic" would generate. I stand by my opinion in that article, that all the rule changes have unforeseen…
Another Dirty Hit? Contending Teams Might go After Turco for Next Season … Rangers-Isles in 3D
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks may have lost another defenseman to a dirty hit. Brent Seabrook was run by Ducks defenseman, and former Blackhawk, James Wisniewski. Seabrook did get up and skate to the bench, but…
Ovechkin Hits Campbell from Behind … Weight’s Career Over? Cogliano Would Like to Stay in Edmonton
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Chicago Blackhawks may be without defenseman Brian Campbell for the remainder of the season with a broken collarbone, after being hit from behind by Alex Ovechkin (youtube video below). The Blackhawks probably won't…
Garrioch Rumors Update .. The Cost of Shot-Blocking, Stay-at-Dman is in $4 Million Range … Summit Series Anniversary Matchup?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: With Antti Niemi taking over the starting job from Cristobal Huet, and with a raise he'll be getting this off-season, the 'Hawks may bury Huet and his $5.625 in minors or buy him out.…