Quick hits: Olympics, Kassian, Whitney, Emery and Schneider
Hockey Central via twitter: Bill Daly on the NHL going to the 2014 Sochi Olympics: "I don't expect any resolution or decisions this week." Elliotte Friedman via twitter: Wild's Matt Kassian clears waivers. Jason Gregor via twitter: Oilers defenseman Ryan Whitney…
Quick Hits: Goligoski, Johansen and Schneider
Mike Heika via twitter: Stars coach Glen Gulutzan on making Alex Goligoski a scratch last night: "Alex needs to get back to Alex’s level.'' Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets have sent Ryan Johansen to Springfield of the AHL.…
Capitals not interested in Luongo even though he may be a good fit … Schneider’s agent talks
TSN: Craig Custance of ESPN reported that Canucks GM Mike Gillis reached out to Capitals GM George McPhee to let him know that it wasn't his intention to cause a distraction involving Roberto Luongo and the Capitals. McPhee said: "That's a…
Sunday morning rumor round up: Flyers, Coyotes, Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Kings, Ducks, Rangers. Islanders, and Panthers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers are off to a 2-6-1 start and GM Paul Holmgren needs help everywhere. They need scoring, would like another blueliner, and could use goaltending help. Word is they would like to make…
Gerbe had back surgery … Mezsaros back skating … Schneider, Duchene may be heading home … Letang to SKA
Steve Vesey of WIVB: (hat tip to Dobber for link) Sabres forward Nathan Gerbe had offseason back surgery. He couldn't skate for 6 months, and just got back on the ice in the last couple weeks. "It's been a good time…
Harding diagnosed with multiple sclerosis … Henrique out 4-6 weeks … Giroux having treatment in Atlanta … Schneider in Switzerland
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: (I'll post a few notes/quotes, but you should read the entire article) 28 year old Josh Harding has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He and his family have known for a month, but only yesterday…
Some Don Fehr quotes … Keeping Luongo could be a gamble … Bolland sorry for RT … Shattenkirk to TPS
Tim Panaccio via twitter: From a player source on Fehr's meeting on decertification talk: "it is a serious consideration right now." Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Don Fehr updated about 25 players yesterday about were the lockout stands. No bargaining…
Spacek retires … Vandermeer eyes Canucks … Greiss to Germany … Schneider to consider Switzerland
The Fourth Period: Jaroslav Spacek retired from hockey yesterday after 13 NHL seasons. The 38 year old played in 880 career games with the Hurricanes, Canadiens, Panthers, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Oilers and Sabres. The Flyers showed some interest in him…
Markov may be heading back to Montreal … Sharp and Schneider may be thinking Swiss … Bradley heads to Finnish League
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Andrei Markov may be on his way back to Montreal with a rib injury. “I was trying to check an opponent and he leaned at the last second,” Markov told Gagnon. “Instead of hitting…
More players heading overseas … Brule and O’Sullivan getting released from their teams … Schneider, JVR considering Europe
Matias Strozyk via twitter: Devils David Clarkson has apparently signed with Salzburg. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Kurtis Foster signed with Tappara of the SM-liiga. David Pagnotta via twitter: Wayne Simmonds and Chris Stewart signed with Liberec of the Czech Extraliga.…
Cory Schneider agrees in principle to a deal with the Canucks
Mike Gillis via twitter: "We have agreed in principle to a deal with Cory Schneider. More news in the next few days." Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Canucks have agreed in principle to a 3 year deal worth $12 million.
Rumors and Notes: Schneider, Parenteau, Ducks and defenseman, Penguins, Latendresse, Doan, Schultz, Stajan and Blues
Chris Johnston in the Globe and Mail: Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (RFA) is in no hurry to sign a new deal. “Either way, I’m sure I’ll end up with a contract,” Schneider said during the NHLPA meetings this week in…