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…
Afternoon Hits: Doan, Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Scott Burnside of ESPN: On Coyotes Shane Doan ... Doan on if this season is his last and if there would be regrets that he didn't choose another path as his career was winding down? "I understand it would be…
Rumors III: Canadiens, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coaches and Flames
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: On the Canadiens ... Tomas Plekanec's agent, Rich Curran, said on Monday that he's spoken with Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin, but mostly on other matters. Plekanec's name was briefly brought up, and it was agreed that…
Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Lighting, Hurricanes and Predators
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts. Teams are interested in UFA Mike Richards, who has a court appearance on December 8th. It was his contract and not his play that scared teams off when the Kings were trying…
Morning Hits: Bruins, Wings, Blue Jackets, Wild, Flames and Islanders
Injury updates Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand said he's feeling good. He didn't really have any concussion symptoms, but they followed protocol. Zack Cox: Marchand will travel with the team out west, but he not sure when he'll be ready to…
Rumors II: Staal, Coyotes, Backes, Bruins, and Blue Jackets
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Damien Cox is reported that the Hurricanes and Eric Staal have put contract extension talks on hold for the time being. Craig Custance of ESPN: The Coyotes have the cap room to add some salary, "have…