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…
Afternoon Hits: Senators, Hurricanes, Canadiens, Flames, Sabres, Penguins and Lightning
Dan Rosen: Bryan Murray will remain as the Senators GM for the next two seasons, then will stay on with the team as an adviser for the following two years. Michael Smith: Eric Staal practicing on the Hurricanes top power…
Injury Notes: Pronger, Spezza, Rome, Calvert, Staal, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Dave Isaac: Chris Pronger is coaching his kids team and hasn't "regressed in 3 or 4 months." Bruce Garrioch: Senators Jason Spezza didn't practice yesterday morning. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Spezza pulled a muscle last week in Boston. The…
Morning Hits: Expansion Cities, Selanne, Penguins Injuries, Josi, Fisher, O’Reilly and Thomas
David Shoatls: Tim Leiweke said that there won't be a second team in the Toronto any time soon. First it will be Seattle and Quebec, then Vegas, with Kansas City a possibility. Adam Kimelman: Ducks Teemu Selanne lost some teeth…
Injury Notes: Canucks, Hawks, Sens, Devils, Ducks, Bruins, Oilers, Leafs, Pens and Blues
Dan Murphy: Canucks injuries: Jordan Schroeder (ankle) out two months, Jannik Hansen (upper-body) out for three-four weeks, Dale Weise (lower-body) out three-four weeks and David Booth (lower-body) out one-two weeks. Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Michal Handzus (upper-body) is not skating and…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Penguins, Kobasew, Hurricanes, Islanders, Rangers, Mason and Bernier
Darren Dreger: On waivers today: Scott Clemmensen (Fla), Kevan Miller (Bos), Alexander Urbom (NJ) and Ben Eager (Edm). Pittsburgh Penguins: The Penguins recall Beau Bennett. Chris Conner and Harrison Ruopp have been reassigned to the AHL. Dave Molinari: The Penguins…
PTOs: Boyes, Thomas, Gillies, White, Theodore, Kobasew, Martinek and Johnson
Andy Strickland: Brad Boyes will attend the Panthers camp on a PTO. Bob McKenzie: The Panthers have offered Tim Thomas a PTO. No decision yet. Pierre LeBrun: Thomas wants to be a No. 1 goalie and not a backup according…
Pronger done for the year, and the fallout … Rolston out with concussion … Ohlund could be done for year … Lehtonen to practice within week
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: After being examined by neurologists on Wednesday, Chris Pronger will be shut down for the regular season and playoffs. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren: “After consultation with respected concussion specialists Dr. Joseph Maroon and Dr. Micky Collins,…
Wild Acquire Chuck Kobasew
The Minnesota Wild have acquired Chuck Kobasew from the Boston Bruins for Craig Weller, the rights to Alex Fallstrom (a 2009 4th round pick) and a 2011 2nd round pick. The Wild were looking to add a winger as Petr…
The Preds Tabled an Offer for Kessel
The Nashville Predators have reportedly put forth an offer to the Boston Bruins for Phil Kessel. According to NESN.com, the Preds have offered a 1st round pick, the rights to Alexander Radulov, and a top defensive prospect. It's hard to…
The Boston Bruins Free Up Some Cap Space
In a move to free up some cap space, the Boston Bruins have sent defenceman Aaron Ward to the Carolina Hurricanes for Patrick Eaves and a 2010 4th round pick. Ward returns to Carolina where he helped them win the…