NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friedman on the Coyotes trade interest in Auston Matthews: "No, not Ekman-Larsson. They're not doing that." Friedman notes that the Coyotes have one of the best contracts in the league with Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Craig Morgan: Maybe…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Looking at some offseason questions for the Detroit Red Wings. Biggest question may be whether Pavel Datsyuk returns or not. If he leaves, they need to find a…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Larry Lage AP in CBS Detroit: If Pavel Datsyuk retires from the NHL, the Wings may have to look at trading his $7.5 million cap hit. GM Ken Holland said that it would put…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Mitch Albom of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk's career with the Red Wings could be over as he wants to return to Russia. “I’m thinking I go home after this season,” he said,…
Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs
On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…
Rumors: Flames and Red Wings
On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…
Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Ultimate Rankings, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
NHL Player Safety: Devils forward Jordin Tootoo has been fined $2,217.74 for a dangerous trip on Predators defenseman Seth Jones ESPN: 2015 Ultimate franchise rankings Tampa Bay (3rd overall) Anaheim (4th overall) Dallas (10th overall) Detroit (14th overall) Chicago (17th…
Injuries: Blues, Caps, Kings, Stars, Leafs, Wings, Jackets and Flames
On the Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk is listed as day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He could miss at least one game. "Shatty probably will not play in Edmonton," Blues coachKen…
Rumors II: Matthews, Larkin, Richards, Kopitar and More
TSN Insider Trading with Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun. Bob McKenzie on Auston Matthews... Very impressive start for Auston Matthews , the Scottsdale, Arizona native, who is the presumptive number one pick in this years National Hockey League Entry Draft. Matthews…
Morning Hits: Bruins, Wings, Blue Jackets, Wild, Flames and Islanders
Injury updates Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand said he's feeling good. He didn't really have any concussion symptoms, but they followed protocol. Zack Cox: Marchand will travel with the team out west, but he not sure when he'll be ready to…