Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Sabres, Rangers, Flames, Devils, Leafs and Senators
Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Canucks GM Mike Gillis: “I can tell you there is very little trade discussion going on anywhere,” Gillis said today on TEAM 1040 radio (audio). “It’s difficult to make trades when you have the…
Injury Notes: Datsyuk, Nikitin, Granlund and Five Flames
Helene St. James: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk (concussion) will not be traveling with the team on their trip to New York and Ottawa. Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets Nikita Nikitin (lower-body) is likely to play tonight. The Blue Jackets still have…
Joni Pitkanen Injury and the Fallout for the Hurricanes
Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told that Joni' Pitkanen's injury could be career threatening. James Mirtle: Mirtle is hearing that Pitkanen's injury could be career ending. A race for an icing claims another. Dennis Bernstein: The Kings will have nine…
Rumors and Notes: Parise, Devils, Carle, Schultz, Garrison, Jokinen and Flames
Mark Everson of the NY Post: Zach Parise is not expected to re-sign with the Devils before July 1st and will listen to offers from other teams. It appears that the Devils haven't presented Parise with any contract proposals, nor…
Flames trade for Dennis Wideman, sign him to 5 year extension
The Calgary Flames have traded Jordan Henry and a 2013 5th round pick to the Washington Capitals for the rights to Dennis Wideman. The Flames immediately sign Wideman to a 5 year contract worth $26.25 million. Vicki Hall via twitter:…
Nash’s agent to meet Howson today … Same teams in on Nash and Ryan … Sabres need size … Martin wants to stay
Darren Dreger via twitter: Rick Nash's agent, Joe Resnick will meet with Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson this afternoon. You have to think that he'll be encouraging a trade. Darren Dreger via twitter: The same teams are in on both…
Morning Free Agent notes: Capitals send out qualifying offers … No buyouts for Sens, not too active on July 1 …”Cutdown” candidates
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM George McPhee confirmed that Mike Knuble and Jeff Halpern won't be back next season, but wouldn't say the same for pending UFAs Alexander Semin and Dennis Wideman. If all 4 are not back,…
SKA after Pavelec … Sullivan to play next year … Wings could target Wideman … Hagman, Blake won’t be back with Ducks
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: SKA's coach confirmed that they are interested in signing Jets Ondrej Pavelec. Josh Yohe via twitter: Yohe confirms that Penguins Steve Sullivan will play next year. Has had no talks with the Penguins yet. Will DePaoli…
Morning notes: Crosby, Red Wings, van Riemsdyk, Nash, Avalanche, Bruins, Asham, Niskanen, Maple Leafs, and Blue Jackets
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Anderson confirms there have only been preliminary talks between the Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side. Blogs and 1 media outlet are reporting that they have agreed or settled on a 9 year, $90 million…
Dubinsky could return … Parise a fit for Wings and Rangers … Flyers could move Bob … Could Caps move Green if lose Semin?
Andrew Gross of the Record: Rangers Brandon Dubinsky skated again yesterday and could be available for Game 5. Mats Zuccarello could be available tonight as well. Ted Kulfan via twitter: Kulfan points out for those who think Zach Parise is…
Oilers – Renney part ways … 2 names the Wings could consider … Gillis reviewing Canucks … Wideman will be sought after
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers won't renew the contract of head coach Tom Renney. “I’m not going to dissect Tom as a coach. He’s done a good job for us,” said Tambellini. “We’re just trying to find…
Crosby confirms setback … Markov wants 3 years … Canadiens off-season notes … Knuble and Wideman update
Will DePaoli via twitter: Penguins center Sidney Crosby confirms that he suffered a setback last week, and that he suffered a concussion at the Winter Classic. Crosby also believes that the Victor Hedman hit gave him his 2nd concussion in…