Afternoon Hits III: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Senators, Blackhawks, Kesler, MacDonald and Predators
Arthur Staple of Newsday: After the Blues and Sabres trade, the Blues for sure will not have an interest in Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald since they likely won't have a first round pick in the next two drafts. Reports have…
Afternoon Rumors II: Wild, Hurricanes, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Senators, Devils and Scouting Kings-Canes
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Sabres GM Tim Murray is now trying to trade Jaroslav Halak to the Wild. Some in the Wild organization wonder if Halak's success had a lot to do with their system. If the price…
Morning Rumors III: Luongo, Kesler, Edler, Brodeur and Hotstove Video
The Fourth Period: Sources are saying the Canucks have contacted teams regarding Roberto Luongo, though nothing is imminent. Another source, "I wouldn't be totally shocked." Eddie Lack will be given the start at today's Heritage Classic. Elliotte Friedman also reported that the…
Morning Rumors IV: Ryan Kesler Edition: Rangers, Wings, Pens, Leafs, Oilers and Jackets
Louis Jean: Ryan Kesler denies that he asked for a trade, but Jean stands "100% behind what I reported because it is true." Elliotte Friedman: "Kesler says it is "completely false" he has asked for a trade." Kesler added that…
Morning Rumors III: Sabres Edition: Myers, Ehrhoff Asked For List And Others On The Block
TSN Insider Trading: Sabres Tyler Myers is getting plenty of interest. The Maple Leafs, Ducks and Avalanche could be interested teams. The price could be high for him. Craig Custance: The Sabres are getting calls on Christian Ehrhoff. He has…
Morning Rumors I: Scouting Five Games Last Night
Randy Miller of NJ.com: Scouting the Devils - Blue Jackets game last night include: Blackhawks (2 - director of player personnel Pierre Gauthier and pro scout Dennis Bonvie) and the Wild's assistant GM Jim Mill. Both the Blackhawks and Wild have…
Injury Notes: Predators, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canucks and Sabres
Josh Cooper: Predators Pekka Rinne is hoping that an AHL conditioning stint isn't too far away. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin is out two to three weeks with an ankle injury. Mark Stepneski of Stars.NHL: Stars Stephane Robidas is…
Morning Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Avs, Oilers, Hurricanes, Canucks and Top 5 Grinders
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking to bring a bigger name in, it will have to include salary going out. If the Blues are looking at Ryan Callahan, the Rangers will want someone that could step…
Injury Notes: Isles, Lightning, Wings, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Capitals, Wild, Leafs, Habs, Preds, Jets, Coyotes, Pens and Ducks
Arthur Staple: John Tavares has a knee injury and is done for the Olympics. Initial news on Tavares is not good, could be multiple ligament damage. Damian Cristodero: Lightning's Steven Stamkos' timetable is still open ended. The goal for him…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Blue Jackets Marian Gaborik II
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Blue Jackets will trade Marian Gaborik. The 32-year old winger is a pending UFA with a $7.5 million salary cap hit. Gord Stellick thinks that Gaborik will remain with the Blue Jackets. If they…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Predators, Red Wings, Flames, Panthers, Canada, Sweden and Russia
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: (mailbag) Panaccio would not include Samuel Morin in a Shea Weber trade. He would give up a couple first round picks and/or Scott Laugton and more for Weber. Panaccio thinks the Flyers may only make one…
Morning Rumor Round Up From the Past Few Days
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Chris Stewart name is in the rumor mill. There were rumors that the Rangers and Senators have inquired. Stewart has another year left at $4.2 million, which may appeal to some…