NHL Rumors I: Callahan Deal Close, Maple Leafs and Canucks
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: A long-term contract extension between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Ryan Callahan is "imminent." The deal is believed to be longer than five years and worth as much as $5.5 million a year. Callahan's agent, Scott…
NHL Rumors V: Canucks and Penguins
Daniel Wagner of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks have cleared a lot of cap space off their books, and that number could increase if they trade Ryan Kesler. They have over $21 million in cap space with technically only five…
NHL Rumors V: Bertuzzi, Red Wings, Lehner, Kane, Jets, Gaustad and Tanev
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Todd Bertuzzi won't be getting a contract offer from them. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Wings currently have about $50 million committed towards next seasons…
NHL Rumors V: Red Wings, Canucks, Oilers, Penguins, Senators and Sabres
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are exploring trade and rating pending free agents. They are expected to have between $10 to $12 million in cap space after re-signing restricted free agents Danny DeKeyser, Riley…
Injury Notes: Stars, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jets, Canucks, Avs, Leafs and Predators
Dallas Stars: Stars GM Jim Nill on Rich Peverley: “Rich Peverley underwent successful surgery to correct an abnormal heart rhythm at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, March 18. He is currently in normal sinus rhythm. He was released from the…
Morning Rumor Round Up From the Past Few Days
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Chris Stewart name is in the rumor mill. There were rumors that the Rangers and Senators have inquired. Stewart has another year left at $4.2 million, which may appeal to some…
Injury Notes: Flames, Canucks, Flyers, Maple Leafs and Senators
Wes Gilbertson: Flames Mike Cammalleri to return on today from his concussion. News 1130 Sports: Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev fractured his thumb and won't be able to return until after the Olympic break. Sarah Baicker: Flyers Kimmo Timonen will travel…
Free Agent Hits: Grabovski, Pietrangelo, Murray, Tanev and Alberts
Matt Brown: Mikhail Grabovski said he's thrilled to be joining the Capitals, official announcement today. Aaron Ward: Grabovski and the Capitals have agreed on a one-year deal. Steve Simmons: Capitals GM George McPhee said last night in a text, "Until we…
Free Agent Hits: Selanne, Kadri, Fransen, Tanev and Maxwell
Helene Elliott: Teemu Selanne is still deciding on whether to play next season or not. He is expected back in SoCal within the next 10 days to get his kids ready for school. Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: There…
Free Agent Hits: Coyotes, Tanev, Mashinter and Gagnon
The Fourth Period: The Coyotes could be looking to increase their payroll with their new ownership. "There's a working budget that's been given to me that I need to work with," Coyotes GM Don Maloney told the Arizona Republic. "But…
Free Agent Hits: Devils, Hurricanes, Canucks, Remaining Free Agents and Brown’s Contract Breakdown
Igor Eronko: iSport.cz is reporting that winger Jaromir Jagr had "inspected" the Devils arena yesterday. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said they are close to re-signing Zac Dalpe and confirmed that they have talked to Brenden Morrow. Ben Kuzma…
Afternoon Hits II: Schneider, Leafs, Bruins, Canucks, Red Wings and Kuba
Bill Watters: "Schneider 's exit from Vancouver was precipitated by off ice issues,rather than goaltending and financial as outlined in Gillis' rationale." The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs plan on being active in the next few days. They are looking…