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…
Buyout Notes: starting time, Briere, Flyers, Richards and a top 10 list
Tim Panaccio: Buyouts can't begin until 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final ends. Steve Simmons: Simmons ran into Daniel Briere who told him that he expects to be bought out by the Flyers. He would like to stay. (Briere…
Morning Hits: Briere, Smith, Bryzgalov, Elias, Iginla, Laviolette, Byfuglien, Whitney and the Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If the Flyers buyout Daniel Briere, he could end up in Montreal.Coyotes Mike Smith is looking for $6 million a year and has refused to sign a deal with the Coyotes. Smith could be an…
Flyers Notes: To buyout Bryzgalov or not, Daily evaluation, Briere could be playing last Flyers home game tonight
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: 5 reasons to let Ilya Bryzgalov go: 1. The goalie's zany personality can be a distraction to his teammates. To restore order, buy him out and use his annual cap hit ($5.7 million) to sign/acquire…
Morning Hits: B’s and Pens, UFAs Smith and Clarkson, Dubinsky, Forensic investigation, Flyers buyout and Brodeur starts
Pierre LeBrun: NHL announces that the Bruins-Penguins game will definitely be played today at 12:30. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Coyotes uncertainty will play a role in where UFA Mike Smith will end up. He might be interested remaining…
Morning Hits: 6 outdoor games, Oilers rumors, Sakic, Sabres, Briere, Datsyuk, Olympics and Laganiere
TSN: The NHL is planning on having 6 outdoor games next season. Things could change and details still need to be worked out, but the proposed dates and teams are: Jan. 1st - Maple Leafs and Red Wings at Michigan…
Injury Notes: Myers, Lupul, Grabovski, Erat, Briere, Bergeron, Crosby, Letang and Martin
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bill Hoppe: Sabres defenseman Tyler Myers broke his leg Thursday night and is out for the season. Paul Hendrick: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul isn't cleared for contact yet. He might be ready to go next…
Morning Hits: Smith, Howard, Goalie trade market, Forsberg and Briere
David Pagnotta: Coyotes GM Don Maloney said that serious contract negotiations with Mike Smith won't happen until their ownership situation is settled. Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings and Jimmy Howard have basically agreed on a six-year…
Roster notes and Goalie: Briere, Capitals, Michalek, Hedman, Hurricanes, Holtby, Bryzgalov and Quick
Tim Panaccio: Flyers Daniel Briere is practicing with a regular jersey on, indicating that he's likely in tonight. Stephen Whyno: Martin Erat, Joel Ward and Brooks Laich are out tonight for the Capitals. Ian Mendes: It doesn't look like Milan…
Injury Notes: Kovalchuk, Staal, Karlsson, Bergeron, Enstrom, Hemsky, Grossman, Briere, Michalek and Marchand
From twitter unless otherwise noted Rich Chere: Devils Ilya Kovalchuk on playing Friday: "I don't know. I'm going to decide with the doctors and coaches, but I don't think so." Katie Strang: Rangers Marc Staal said that his peripheral vision is…
Injury Notes: Emelin, Karlsson, Michalek, Theodore, Briere, Grossman and Staal
Canadiens.NHL.com: Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin is done for the season after suffering a torn ligament in his left knee. “Anytime you lose a player for the season it’s bad news, and this was a guy that was playing so well for…
NHL Rumors III: Ryane Clowe rumors update
From twitter unless otherwise noted 4:45 PM Sarah Baicker: Sources say that a Clowe trade to the Flyers won't happen if the Sharks insist on Sean Couturier. David Pollak: Clowe said he's open to either a trade-and-sign or as a…