Interest in Ott … Leafs put Rosehill and Boyce on waivers … Carter made more sense than Nash … Blue Jackets notes … Kuznetsov injured
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is lots of interest in Stars forward Steve Ott. The Canucks really like him, the Leafs and Flyers may be interested too. The Stars like Flyers winger James van Riemsdyk, but it would take more…
The Columbus Blue Jackets trade Jeff Carter to the LA Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Jeff Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st round pick. Bob McKenzie said on TSN that the deal is contingent on a Jeff Carter medical. Jeff Carter carries…
Kings and Blue Jackets talking a Jeff Carter for Jack Johnson trade
Helen Elliot via twitter: Kings last 2 losses probably accelerated Kings and Blue Jackets talks on a Carter trade. Jack Johnson and probably a 1st round pick heading to Blue Jackets for Carter. Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Los Angeles…
Twitter notes: Ott, Hemsky, Nabokov, Spacek, Radulov, Wisniewski, Wallace, Bertuzzi … Stars, Oilers, and Devils lines … starting goalies
Tracey Myers via twitter: Stars forward Steve Ott on trade rumors: "It’s a compliment if teams are calling and asking for u but it’s nervewracking b/c you’ve been here for a long time." Jason Gregor via twitter: Gregor is hearing…
More rumors and notes involving: Sharks, Kings, Sabres, Avs, Capitals, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Blackhawks, Stars and Flames
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources are saying the San Jose Sharks are looking into deals for Blue Jackets Rick Nash and Jeff Carter. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is still looking to get a 1st round pick, a…
Morning rumors and notes involving: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Selanne, Okposo, Sharks, Hurricanes and Islanders
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Red Wings will still look to add depth up front. "I'll kick the tires until 3 o'clock on Monday," Holland said. "If we don't do anything, I'm happy. I think we're a better team." The…
State of the Colorado Avalanche: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Nathan Coker, who can be found on twitter at @ncavalanche The trade deadline is less than a week away and already the Colorado Avalanche have pulled off a trade, sending RFA defense-man Kyle Quincey to the Tampa Bay…
Antoine Vermette traded to the Coyotes by the Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for goalie Curtis McElhinney, a 2012 2nd round pick and a 2013 5th round pick. LeBrun noted (through McKenzie) that the 2012 2nd pick is the one they…
Quick hits on: Blue Jackets, Ott, Harding, Hurricanes, Avery, Bertuzzi, Radulov, Sharks and Prust
Darren Dreger via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said that ownership has been very supportive so far, and that trade talks have become more focused. He also noted that he's received lots of "creativity" in trade interest with several…
Leafs Dmen getting interest … Avs knew Quincey would be flipped … Stars getting calls on Ott and Ribeiro … Hemsky’s worth … plus more notes
Darren Dreger of TSN: The Maple Leafs blueline continues to get interest. Jake Gardiner is not available. Teams are looking at Luke Schenn, but Burke won't move him unless they get an offer he can't refuse. Carl Gunnarsson, Cody Franson…
Twitter quick hits involving: Ruutu, Kuznetsov, Eaton, Nabokov, Lecavalier, Datsyuk, Wisniewski, Langenbrunner, Koivu and Conklin
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Hurricanes are waiting for Tuomo Ruutu to decide on their contract offer. They need to know by Wednesday, as he'll likely be back on the trade block if he doesn't re-sign. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter:…
State of the Columbus Blue Jackets: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Austin Lutz With only 23 games remaining in their season, the Columbus Blue Jackets sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, a place that’s been their home for the majority of the season. That being said,…