Rumors III: Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Predators ... Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: GM David Poile on if he'd trade one his defensemen for some help at forward. “We are very happy with our defense corps,” Poile said, like a politician repeating the party…
Rumors II: Six Potential Trade Targets … Crosby-Lemieux Rift?
On six players who could be traded ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded before the trade deadline. 1. Travis Hamonic (NYI) - the Oilers appear to be a good trade partner,…
Rumors: Blue Jackets, Trade Bait Board and the Coyotes
On the Blue Jackets ... Mark Millard of theScore: Darren Dreger on Insider Trading said that Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen is "softly in play." "That doesn't mean that Jarmo Kekalainen, the general manager of the Blue Jackets, is calling teams…
Injuries: Blue Jackets, Wild, Flyers, Panthers, Coyotes and More
On the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Brandon Dubinsky suffered a cut on his elbow on Oct. 22nd that required stitches. A few weeks later the cut reopened, and it got infected. “My arm swelled to…
Rumors II: Canadiens, Sharks and Scouting
On the Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on expanding on his weekend talk that the Canadiens could be looking to make a big move. “Well, the reason I kind of did that is…
Injuries: Lightning, Wild, Blues, Wings, Flames, Jets and More
On the Lightning ... Joe Smith: Ryan Callahan said he's being better, but wouldn't say if he's ready to get back in the lineup. Joe Smith: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette didn't practice again yesterday. On the Wild ... Chad…
GIF: Should Savard Be Suspended For Hit On Ryan?
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Bobby Ryan had to be helped off the ice after he was hit by Blue Jackets David Savard in the third period of last night's game. Do you think Savard SHOULD be suspended?…
Rumors II: Avs, Ducks, Wild, Sens, Lightning, Blues and Jets
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friemdman of Sportsnet: Jarome Iginla told Adrian Dater that he won't approve any in-season trades for family reason. Friedman has zero evidence that Tyson Barrie is on the trade block, and thinks they would love…
Rumors: Avs, Blue Jackets, Red Wings, Maple Leafs and Flyers
On the Avalanche ... Elliotte Friedman on Saturday night: Joe Sakic and the Avalanche usually keep things close to their chest, so a lot of people were surprised when they hinted that change would be coming and that Matt Duchene's…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some League Notes
INJURY NOTES ... On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine: Coach Joel Quenneville said that Duncan Keith and Michal Rozsival will play tonight. On the Sabres ... John Vogl: Defenseman Zach Bogosian is happy with the way full practices have gone.…
Rumors III: Blue Jackets, Sharks, Ducks, Canes, Caps and Leafs
On the Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portline of the Columbus Dispatch: GM Jarmo Kekalainen on trade talk at the GM meetings. “There was good conversation,” Kekalainen said. “It is so hard to make deals in the league right now, but…
Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More
Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…