Rumors I: Staal, Johansen and Dillon
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There has been no progress in contract extension talks between the Rangers and defenseman Marc Staal. There have been no meaningful talks in weeks. The Rangers are thought to have offered the same deal…
Rumors II: Johansen, Dillon, Babcock, Ryan, Pastrnak, Leafs ….
Aaron Portzline: Contract talks between the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp resumed yesterday. The talks were just not limited to a two-year deal. John Shannon: Talks between the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp were described as "civil." They…
Injuries: Lehtonen, Jenner, Giroux, Alfredsson, Franson and More
Mark Stepneski of Stars Inside Edge: Stars coach Lindy Ruff said that Kari Lehtonen has a concussion with "mild symptoms" and could miss a couple days. “It’s a concussion. I am not going to hide from that,” Ruff said. “It…
Injuries and Notes: Waivers, Roster Moves and Injury Updates
Renaud Lavoie: On waivers today: Patrick Mullen (OTT), Mark Cundari (CGY), Troy Bodie (TOR), Christopher Breen (BOS), Pierre-Cedric Labrie and Cody Bass (CHI), Ryan Craig and Sean Collins (CBJ), Joel Rechlicz, Justin Falk and Jonathan Blum (MIN), Stefan Elliott (COL),…
Rumors: Alfredsson, Babcock, Murray, Goloubef and Lightning
Helene St. James: The Red Wings are still waiting on Daniel Alfredsson. He spoke with GM Ken Holland on Thursday and said he feels better every day. "Before he takes the next step, which would be to join our team…
Morning Hits: Krug and Smith Sign, Waivers and Roster Notes
Boston Bruins: The Bruins signed Torey Krug and Reilly Smith to one-year deals with a cap hit of $1.4 million. Renaud Lavoie: On waivers: Tyler Randell (BOS), Greg Zanon, Garrett Wilson, Ryan Martindale, Dan Ellis, Joseph Crabb and Robert Butler…
Rumors: Jackets, Habs, Stars, Isles, Coyotes, Lightning and Pens
Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have had a two-year, $6 million offer on the table for Ryan Johansen for months. Jaden Schwartz signed yesterday (two-years, $4.7 million) after having a breakout season of 25 goals and 31 assists for 56…
Rumors I: Blackhawks and Johansen
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: On trade rumors surrounding the Blackhawks Joel Quennville: "I'm not sure exactly who you're talking about because there's not a lot of discussions from our standpoint, but I think everybody's looked fine," Quenneville said at…
Morning Hits: Waivers and Roster Moves
Renaud Lavoie: Placed on waivers yesterday: Spencer Abbott, Kevin Marshall and Trevor Smith (TOR), Jacob Markstrom (VAN), Darcy Zajac, Joe Whitney, Scott Timmins, Michael Sislo, Tim Sestito, Dan Kelly and Brandon Burlon (NJ), Jeremy Welsh, Sebastian Wannstrom, David Shields, Brent…
Injuries: Staal, Horton, Murray, Datsyuk, Penguins and Senators
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Jordan Staal's fractured right fibula will require surgery and he'll be out for three to four months. “Initially, there’s the frustration of it all happening,” Eric Staal said. “I think he’s already…
Rumors III: Three Mailbags and Hurricanes Options At Center
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) No updates on if there is any interest in UFAs Ray Whitney and Tim Thomas. There is no way the Wild could move Niklas Backstrom unless they take a bad contract in return.Custance thinks that…
Rumors II: Johansen, McQuaid, Moen, Sharks, Lindholm and Blues
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Ryan Johansen's originally asked for $6.8 million per season over two-years, and is now down to $4.7 million per season for two-years. The Blue Jackets may be fighting a bigger fight. The Blue Jackets…