Morning Hits: O’Brien, Cross-Checking, Not Scoring for Schneider, Isles, Petrovic, Erixon and Breen
Randy Sportak: After clearing waivers, the Flames send Shane O'Brien to the AHL. Mike Kelly: Devils Marek Zidlicky's cross-checking penalty yesterday was the Devils first cross-checking penalty of the season, game No. 53. Rob Vollman: The Devils have only scored…
Injury Notes: Zetterberg, Kopecky, Olsen, Hertl, Comeau, Hartnell and Giguere
Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg is out with an upper-body injury. He's day-to-day. Helene St. James: St. James points out that upper-body for Zetterberg usually means back problems. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers put Tomas Kopecky on the IR and activate…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Wild, Caps, Coyotes, Habs, Flames, Kings, Rangers, Leafs and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is increasing talk that the Sabres will trade goalie Ryan Miller, and it could happen before the Olympic Break. The goalie market is limited though. The Blues are mentioned, but GM Doug Armstrong…
Morning Rumors: Eberle, Oilers, Hurricanes, Sharks, Legwand, Canadiens and Scouting Avs-Panthers
Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Jordan Eberle knows his name is in the rumor mill. “It’s part of the game,” Eberle said. “There are certain things that you read or you see on TSN or Twitter. It’s such…
Injury Notes: Stamkos, Eriksson, Steen, Comeau, Barkov, Cammalleri and Grabovski
Bob McKenzie: News on the x-rays of Steven Stamkos' leg are believed to be very encouraging. He will continue to push his on and off ice workouts. How his leg responds to the extra workload will determine when he's able…
Morning Rumors I: Senators, Blues, Oilers, Leafs and Canucks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators scouting meetings ended yesterday, draft and trade deadline lists have been created. The Senators are able to rent a top a top-six forward, but there may not be a lot available. Only the…
Morning Rumors: Canes, Oilers, Avs, Stars, Isles, Kings, Sens, Blue Jackets, Canucks and Flames
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If John Tortorella's reported $2 million salary is correct, his 15 day suspension should cost him about $82,000. The Hurricanes and Oilers denied that they talked about Cam Ward.Sense is that teams would be surprised if Avalanche…
Morning Rumors: Blue Jackets, Lightning, Capitals, Coyotes, Rangers, Jets, Oilers and Leafs
The Fourth Period: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen is looking to bring in help for up front and on the blueline. They are looking for a top-six winger, a defensive-minded forward, and a defenseman. They could move some of their young pieces…
Morning Rumors: Gaborik, Grabovski, Hemsky, Wings, Devils, Hurricanes and Kadri
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Marian Gaborik has missed a good portion of the season with a sprained knee and broken collar bone. Gaborik could return soon if doctors clear him. He'll be a UFA at the end of the season…
Morning Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Leafs, Oilers, Avs, Rangers, Penguins and Coyotes
Mark Spector: Cam Ward has a no-trade clause and a long history with the Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford really likes him. Seems like it would be a long shot for them to move him. Darren Dreger: A Cam Ward trade…
Morning Rumors I: Sabres, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Preds, Jets, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Caps and Kings
Kevin Allen of USA Today: Seven teams to watch that have players to trade leading up to the trade deadline. Buffalo - Matt Moulson, Ryan Miller and Steve Ott. Free agents: Zenon Konopka, Henrik Tallinder, John Scott, Cody McCormick, Kevin…
NHL Attendance For Each Team After 20 Home Games: 2013-14
Here is our second installment of tracking home attendance, the 20 game mark, with comparisons from 10 games this year and last seasons final numbers. Ottawa has dropped down two slots in the past 10 games, dropping over 350 per…