Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more
On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…
NHL Rumors: Trouba – Wings, Leafs, Ducks, Bruins, Rangers and Avs
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could use an upgrade on their blueline, and James thinks the Red Wings should absolutely be interested in Jacob Trouba. The Wings would need to find a way…
NHL Rumors: The Cost and Potential Landing Spots for Jacob Trouba
On Jacob Trouba ... Gary Lawless: After making some calls around the league yesterday, the Jets don't have interest in trading Trouba unless they can get a left-handed defenseman of similar ability and age. Gary Lawless: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff…
Injury Notes: Long-term Injuries, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
On Long-Term Injuries ... LW3H: List of players who are still under contract, but are out for the year/indefinitely/'retired': Chris Pronger (ARI), Pavel Datsyuk (ARI), Dave Bolland (ARI), Marc Savard (NJ), Ryane Clowe (NJ), David Clarkson (CBJ), Ladislav Smid (CGY),…
Morning Hits: Kessel, Caps, Flyers, Wings, Leafs and Jackets
On Phil Kessel ... Joe McDonald of ESPN: Phil Kessel said in a text that his tweet wasn't directed at Team USA players. "Of course it wasn't directed at the players," Kessel said in a text to ESPN. "I know how…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Jets, Red Wings and Blackhawks
On Washington Captials and Dmitri Orlov ... Igor Eronko: Dmitri Orlov's agent said yesterday that there is 'Nothing new on his front' and that they are keeping all their options open, including the KHL. On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba…
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…
Morning Hits: Grossmann, Howard, Robidas and Ference
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: The Flames are bringing defenseman Nicklas Grossmann to training camp on a PTO. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will have $9.3 million committed to their goaltending…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Leafs, Sharks, Red Wings and Blues
On the Calgary Flames and Johnny Gaudreau ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on Tuesday on TSN 1040 said that he couldn't get the Flames or his sources to confirm the reported Johnny Gaudreau numbers, but Dreger was told "it is a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Leafs and Tavares
On the Vancouve Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: The Canucks are one of the teams that have offered forward Lauri Korpikoski a PTO. Korpikoski will be playing in the World Cup. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks are not one of…
NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Russell, Mueller, Jets and Red Wings
On Nikita Kucherov ... Igor Eronko: Tampa Bay Lightning's RFA Nikita Kucherov's agent: 'Certainly Tarasenko would be a comparable out of whole bunch of contracts out there.' Kucherov's agent also mentions Predators Filip Forsberg. On Kris Russell ... Ryan Kennedy: Have…
Rumors and Notes: Sabres, Oilers and Red Wings
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Sabres forward Tyler Ennis only got into 23 games last season due to two concussions. The Sabres were looking for a defenseman at the draft and Ennis' name came…