NHL Rumors IV: Hurricanes, Bruins, Red Wings, Oilers and Blackhawks
Chip Alexander: GM Jim Rutherford said the deadline day could be quiet for the Hurricanes. Not expecting to add another defenseman after the Bergeron acquisition. Rutherford added, "We can't make a trade that would help us more than getting Justin (Faulk) back."…
NHL Rumors V: Flyers, Jagr, Clowe, Bouwmeester, Jokinen, Blue Jackets, Wisniewski, Ribeiro and Oilers
From twitter unless otherwise noted Sam Carchidi: The Flyers have had exploratory talks for Jaromir Jagr, Ryane Clowe and Jay Bouwmeester. Josh Rimer: Adds that the Flyers are talking with the Hurricanes about Jussi Jokinen. Darren Dreger: The Blue Jackets…
Oilers sign Smid to 4-year contract extension
The Edmonton Oilers and defenseman Ladislav Smid have agreed to a 4 year, $14 million contract extension this morning. The deal carries a $3.5 million salary cap hit. The 6' 3", 225 pounder was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in…
NHL Rumors I: Yandle, Smith, Smid, Whitney, Luongo, Ellis and Neuvirth
From twitter unless otherwise noted The Fourth Period: Coyotes GM Don Maloney would move Keith Yandle if he received the right offer, and Shane Doanis the only untouchable. "Our game plan has been the same. We're driven to get into…
NHL Rumors II: Clowe close to being traded, Red Wings, Blackhawk-Isles talking trade and the Flyers
From twitter unless otherwise noted Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks are getting closer to trading Ryane Clowe. Source is saying that the team has approached Clowe's agent about the possibility of waiving his no-trade clause. A deal…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Oilers and Kings
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bruce Garrioch: A lot of teams will see where they stand after last night to determine what they'll be doing at the deadline. Bob McKenzie of TSN: "Under the right circumstances" the Maple Leafs could…
NHL Rumors I: Crowded goalie market, Regehr, Blackhawks and Yandle, Bruins and Ducks
Damien Cox: The simple facts are: the Leafs talked to the Canucks this week about Roberto Luongo, they have some interest, and the price has dropped. Darren Dreger: Sources say the Canucks called the Maple Leafs to revisit talks. The…
NHL Rumors III: Backups that could be available, Neuvirth, Ribeiro rejects offer, Sharks and Predators
Justin Goldman of NHL.com: Goldman lists 5 backups who could be moved by the deadline. 1. Jonathan Bernier (LA): 7-2-0 with a 1.94 and .923 SV%. 2. Michal Neuvirth (WSH): Only five appearances since Feb. 1st. Career 53-35-10 record, 2.68…
NHL Rumors II: Nonis talks deadline, Maple Leafs, Luongo, Kiprusoff, Khabibulin, Smith, Reimer and Scrivens
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis, “Last year I had a list of teams I kept in touch with. I did about half. Brian (Burke) did about half. That’s how we operated. “Now, I pretty…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins and Oilers talking Whitney and more?
David Staples: Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe tweeted: “Whitney to Bruins from EDM? Johnny Boychuk is an EDM homeboy. Andrew Ference another local…. Cost of a second-pairing defenseman? See Doug Murray (PIT). Pair of R2 picks….Whitney a PP force…
LeBrun’s Rumblings: Clowe, Jokinen, Visnovsky, Hemsky, Smid and Ribeiro
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ryane Clowe has a full no-trade clause, so the Sharks will have to run any deal by him. Having a solid playoff performance somewhere could help Clowe as he'll be a UFA. The Canadiens are interested,…
NHL Rumors III: Subban, Whitney, Hemsky, Khabibulin, Sullivan, Kessel and Iginla
From twitter unless noted otherwise Joe McDonald of ESPN: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli this morning on 98.5 The Sports Hub's, “I can tell you this: I’m not trading Malcolm Subban,” Chiarelli said. “He’s young. He’s a very good goalie prospect…