NHL Rumors II: Trotz to Washington, Thornton, Miller and Vanek
Gary Lawless: Hearing a deal is done with Barry Trotz to coach the Capitals. Owner Ted Leonsis is fine with Dick Patrick hiring a coach. Patrick and Trotz have a long association together. Lawless wouldn't be surprised if Claude Noel was…
Quick Hits: Jets, Grigorenko, Fraser, Eriksson and Bolland
Kevin Allen of USA Today: The Jets fired head coach Claude Noel and replaced him with Paul Maurice. The problem with the Jets is that they are talented enough to be competitive, they are not talented enough to contend. They…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…
Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Jets and Barker
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Oilers will "all over" Ducks Jonas Hiller this summer if Devan Dubnyk doesn't work out as their No. 1 goalie. Hiller will be a UFA. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free…
Morning rumors with video: Panthers, Oilers, Kaleta, Eller, Phaneuf, Noel and Gardiner
Harvey Fialkov: "Kulikov to Leafs trade rumors eminated from Toronto Sun. So early for these rumors. Panthers are easy target b/c of good young players." ... "Tallon said Ottawa Sun report about dealing veterans was absolute hearsay as is today's…
Morning Rumors: Coaches on the hot seat, Elliott, Lundqvist, Canadiens, Sabres, Vanek, Boyle and the Oilers
Bruce Garrioch: Panthers coach Kevin Dineen, Wild's Mike Yeo and Jets Claude Noel could be on the hot seat. “When you see one team make a coaching change there can most definitely be a domino effect. No question about it, especially…
Morning Hits: Hawks-Pens at Soldier Field, Ribeiro not thinking contract, Jets, Avalanche and Bergeron talks
Hockey Central: The Blackhawks will host the Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1st. Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Capitals UFA Mike Ribeiro said he's not worried about his next contract. He could earn his next contact with a good…
Horton may want to play, but still has symptoms … Bryzgalov to meet with Flyers this week … CBJ free agent notes … Schenn next for Leafs
Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Perception has #Bruins Horton in Van just 2 inspire but told he feels healthy enough to play and wants to convince Dr's/team to let him play." Joe Haggerty via twitter: Bruins coach Claude Julien said that…
Leafs Close Could be Close to Cap Next Year … Ice Edge Pulling Offer for Coyotes? Blue Jackets to Interview for Head Coaching Position … Kovalev Hurt
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't worried about the Leafs cap situation for next season. “I’m not worried about (the cap),” general manager Brian Burke said. “We’re not shackled here. I don’t think we’re…