NHL Injuries: Toews, Kane, Malkin, Penner, Jackman, Byfuglien, Nikitin and de Haan
Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Jonathan Toews (left arm) could start skating by the end of the week. Patrick Kane skated over the weekend and is expected to be ready by the start of the playoffs. Josh Yohe of…
NHL Rumors: Bolland, Panthers, Capitals, Seattle, Canucks, Leafs, Gaudreau and Mason
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: There have been no contract talks between Dave Bolland and the Maple Leafs since early February. “Nothing is happening right now,” Thun said. “We exchanged proposals prior to the Olympics and we were significantly…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals and Senators
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Hickey wonders if the Canadiens should give the 35-year old Andrei Markov a three-year contract extension. Markov has been the cornerstone of Canadiens blueline since 2000. He's averaged over 25 minutes a game this…
Morning Hits II: Garrioch Deadline Roundup, Brodeur, Klesla and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are putting more value on draft picks than in the past. “Teams aren’t like they used to be. They want to get value for draft picks,” said a league executive after the deadline.…
NHL Trades: Fasth to Oilers, Penner to Caps, Robidas to Ducks, Bryzgalov to Wild, Mullen to Sens, Costello to Canucks
Darren Dreger: The Ducks trade Viktor Fasth to the Edmonton Oilers for a 2014 5th round pick and a 2015 3rd round pick. Nick Kypreos: The Ducks trade Dustin Penner to the Washington Capital for a 2014 4th round pick.…
Afternoon Hits: Protected 1st Rounder, Bass, Gagner, Perreault, Lupul, Liles, Flames Injuries and Pacioretty
Pierre LeBrun: The 1st round pick that the Islanders included in the Vanek-Moulson deal with the Sabres is protected. Islanders can defer to 2015 if it is in the top 10. Bob McKenzie: Blue Jackets Cody Bass has cleared waivers.…
VIDEO: Ryan Garbutt Gets In-Person Hearing For Hit On Dustin Penner
Bob McKenzie: Stars Ryan Garbutt will have an in-person hearing for his hit on Ducks Dustin Penner. Dustin Penner: To whom it may concern.....black&white vertical stripes.Orange horizontal stripe) Might of been 2 min minor?? Comment on: How many games do you…
Injury Notes: Hall, Gagner, Cammalleri, Penner, Briere, Neal, Lacavalier and Hartnell
Joanne Ireland: Oilers Taylor Hall has flown back to Edmonton for further evaluation on his knee injury. Jonathan Willis: The Oilers haven't called anyone up yet as they are waiting to get a better handle on the timeline for the injury.…
Injury Notes: Spezza, Ducks, Tyutin, Carter, Lecavalier, Hartnell, Lindholm, Lehtonen and Erskin
Bruce Garrioch: A decision on if Jason Spezza will play or not will be made after their skate. Dan Wood: Ducks Kyle Palmieri, Nick Bonino and Mathieu Perreault will return to the lineup on Sunday. Eric Stephens: Ducks Dustin Penner…
Injury Notes: Nash, Gustavsson, Eaves, Stalberg, Jones, Ruutu, Perrault, Penner, Palmieri and Beleskey
Nick Cotsonika: Hearing that Rangers Rick Nash could be out for seven to 10 days. Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Jonas Gustavsson is still a few days away from returning. Patrick Eaves is targeting a Oct. 26th return. Mark…
Early Lines and Pairings: Sabres, Senators, Red Wings, Ducks, Blackhawks and Bruins
Mike Harrington: The Sabres will start camp with Tyler Myers playing with Christian Ehrhoff and not Henrik Tallinder. Mark Pysyk will play with Tallinder. Ian Mendes: Senators coach Paul MacLean said that Clarke MacArthur will start on a line with…
Free Agent Hits: Clifford, Penner, Prospal and Jagr
John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Kings GM Dean Lombardi on talks with Kyle Clifford. “It gets closer every day, it’s whether it’s close enough,” Lombardi quipped. “I don’t think with all these guys we’re far apart. But, as we find…