Afternoon Hits: Isles, Leafs, Panthers, Hawks, Devils and more
On the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: The Islanders have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The Senators were one of seven teams interested in Seidenberg. All teams wanted to wait, but the Islanders were…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Coyotes and Stars
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: The Senators are one of a handful of teams that have interest in defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. Seidenberg's had a strong World Cup and the first team to make a competitive offer to him,…
Morning Hits: Steen, Failed Physicals and Injury Notes
On the St. Louis Blues ... St. Louis Blues: The Blues and Alex Steen agree on a four-year contract extension worth $23 million. Cap Friendly: Steen's salary cap hit will be $5.75 million. The Blues have $59.4 million committed to 16 players…
Injury Notes: Stars, Kings, Bruins, Lightning, Preds, Flames and Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Stars GM Jim Nill said that Tyler Seguin (heel) will be re-evaluated on Tuesday or Wednesday: "Hope he can be close by then." He won't skate before then. Mike Heika: Nill said that Radek Faksa…
NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin
On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichuskin ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on Valari Nichushkin and the Dallas Stars. Dreger thinks it's more about finances than head coach Lindy Ruff. It's obvious he wasn't…
Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More
On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin
On Valeri Nichushkin and the Dallas Stars ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL has approved the Valeri Nichushkin trade from Dynamo Moscow to CSKA. Dynamo will receive money. Elliotte Friedman: Though not official yet, word is that Nichshkin will sign with CSKA. Elliotte…
Morning Hits: Stars, Duchene, Blues, Oilers and Las Vegas
On Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn ... Shawn McKenzie: Team Canada coach Mike Babcock said that Tyler Seguin has an ankle injury. Seguin tried to play through it, but it wasn't getting better. Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim…
NHL Rumors: Nichushkin, Colaiacovo, Fontaine and Gaudreau
On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin ... Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that Valeri Nichushkin asked Traktor of the KHL for $1.5 million. Alessandro Seren Rosso: The GM of Traktor said they can't afford the $1.5 million that Nichushkin is…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Russell, Versteeg, Lightning and Stars
On the Calgary Flames ... Michael Traikos: Flames RFA Johnny Gaudreau on his contract status: "I don’t think I’m speaking to my agent for the next 15 to 20 days…end of tournament see where it goes" Rob Vollman of ESPN: When looking…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (chat) Heika notes that aside from how Tyler Seguin is skating with Team Canada at the World Cup of Hockey, should watch how he plays on right wing.…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Stars and Penguins
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Ben Bishop finished second in Vezina voting, was a second team all-star and will be playing for Team USA at the World Cup. Yet, with one-year left on…