A mixed bag of free agent, draft and coaching news, trade rumors and other goodies
Apologies for the site being down today, server issues that were out of my control. Here is what I would have posted this morning if I was able too, all in one giant post. Darren Dreger: The Flyers are working…
Senators Notes: Looking for offensive help, could move prospects
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Both GM Bryan Murray and coach Paul MacLean have said the Senators need more scoring next season. They be going over the unrestricted free agents and finding out who might be available on the trade…
Senators Hits: Spezza and Karlsson talk injury, Alfredsson comments on retirement and Gonchar wants to return
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Erik Karlsson and Jason Spezza confirmed that they both wern't close to 100% when they came back. Spezza back surgery recovery was to take three months, but he suffered a setback three weeks…
Morning Hits: Holland talks Wings, MacTavish talks Oilers and Alfredsson talks about retirement decision process
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings didn't make a lot a changes/additions last offseason and at the trade deadline. “I make decisions based on all the information available to me, whether it’s the trade deadline,…
NHL Rumors: Datsyuk knows where he’ll sign, KHL to chase Bobrovsky, Family decision for Alfredsson
Dmitry Chesnokov: Red Wings Paval Datsyuk's agent has told Pavel Lysenkov (@plysenkov) that Datsyuk has decided where he'll sign next summer but won't announce it. Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Datsyuk knows where he wants to play, but isn't…
Playoff Notes: Clowe, DeKeyser, Alfredsson, Kunitz and Stralman
Dan Rosen: Rangers Ryane Clowe practiced for the first time yesterday since being injured in Game 5 against the Capitals. Craig Custance: Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser is getting close to returning as his cast was to come off yesterday.…
NHL Rumors III: Blue Jackets, Sabres, Maple Leafs, Hurricanes and Senators
From twitter unless otherwise noted Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets are dangling the the 1st round pick that they acquired from the LA Kings. They won't trade it for a rental player. John Vogl: Sabres Ryan Miller won't say if…
NHL Rumors II: Alfredsson, Several Flames, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs and Luongo
Ian Mendes of Sportsnet: On Daniel Alfredsson trade rumors: "But I can tell you unequivocally, the captain isn’t going anywhere this season. In fact, you can make the argument that Alfredsson has been so good lately, that he should certainly…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Penguins, Flames, Lightning, Bruins, Jets, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Aaron Portzline of the Dispatch: The Blue Jackets now find themselves battling for a playoff spot. It's not sounding like the Blue Jackets will be buyers at the trade deadline. They could be sellers despite being in the hunt. Players…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Ducks, Flames, Maple Leafs and top 20 UFAs that could be traded
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Blackhawks could have some cap issues in the future. Marian Hossa contract runs through 2020-21, but if the 34-year old retires before it expires, they could get hit with a minimum of $4.6…
Custance: Top 20 Rental Players
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance put together a list of the top 20 rental players that could be available at this year's trade deadline or before. "You can't let players walk," said one NHL source. "If you're going to lose…
Trade Rumors: Hurricanes, Canucks, Oilers, Stars and Bruins
Kevin Allen via twitter: The Carolina Hurricanes could be making a trade for a veteran defenseman in the next couple days. Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will be without center Ryan Kesler for four to six weeks. If…