Rumors: Bruins, Blue Jackets, Flames, and Lightning
On the Bruins ... CSNNE: Bruins president Cam Neely on 98.5 radio denied Joe Haggerty's report that the team has discussed trading defenseman Zdeno Chara and forward Brad Marchand. On the Blue Jackets ... Bob Hunter of the Columbus Dispatch:…
Rumors I: Flames, Lightning, Blue Jackets and Flyers
On the Flames and Lightning ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Flames could be desperate, and GM Brad Treliving has been calling teams. On Monday via email, Treliving said: “doing what everyone is doing, trying to make the team better.”…
Afternoon Hits: Torts, Roster and Injury Notes, Starting Goalies
The Blue Jackets have fired head coach Todd Richards and hired John Tortorella. The Blue Jackets now owe the Canucks a second round pick. Pierre LeBrun: Compensation rule: It is a second round draft pick for 'in-season' hiring of a…
Rumors: Blue Jackets, Devils, Hawks, Blues, Canes and Sens
On the Blue Jackets and Devils ... Aaron Portzline: Source suggested last night that the Blue Jackets and Devils could be trade partners. Defenseman Adam Larsson is likely the trade target for the Blue Jackets. Winger Cam Atkinson would be…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Roster notes ... Chris Kuc: Blackhawks Duncan Keith had surgery to repair a meniscal tear in his right knee. He'll be out four to six weeks. Adam Vingan: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Victor Hedman will be in the…
Rumors II: Stars, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Wild, Penguins and Kings
On the Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Alex Goligoski, Jason Demers, Jamie Oleksiak and Jordie Benn will be free agents after the season. Re-signing Goligoski and Demers may depend on how well they play, what…
Rumors: Nothing Available That Fits The Blue Jackets Plans
On the 0-6-0 Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Many thought the Blue Jackets would have made a trade or replaced their coach on Sunday. The team and coach remain intact heading into their game tonight.…
Rumors I: Coaches, Wild, Flames, Bruins, Blues and Lightning
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Thought is that unless things turn around quickly in Columbus, Todd Richards could be relieved of his duties. John Tortorella could be the top candidate to replace Richards if they make…
Rumors: Bruins, Flyers and Blue Jackets
On the Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Bruins defenseman Joe Morrow hasn't shown a lot so far this season. He would have to clear waivers if they wanted to send him to Providence. There might be a time…
Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Blue Jackets
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (mailbag) Oilers Andrew Ference has a no-trade and no-movement clause. He has this year and next left on his four-year, $13 million contract. There is a chance that the Oilers could buy him out…
Rumors and Notes: Oilers, Jackets, Panthers, Leafs and Kings
On the Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1260 on Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli. “Very patient guy. Makes very rational decisions. Never emotional. So if he does do something, it’ll be done after a lot…
Injuries: Blues, Caps, Kings, Stars, Leafs, Wings, Jackets and Flames
On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He could miss at least one game. "Shatty probably will not play in Edmonton," Blues coachKen…