Bruins owner Jacobs talks about the lockout … Bettman meets with Katz Group and City
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Bruins owner said didn't want a lockout, but thought it was necessary to get the game on strong fiscal ground. “I am coming off winning a Stanley Cup . I’ve got a sold-out…
Quick hits: Connolly, Islanders, Coyotes, Underagers, Leaf cuts, Kulikov, Redden, Stars and Kovalev
Chris Johnston via twitter: Tim Connolly is getting interest, but he might need to clear waivers first. Some teams would prefer a trade with the Leafs, who would need to retain some salary.David Pagnotta via twitter: Connolly's agent said there…
Teams looking at Redden and Gomez … Flames send two to Abbotford … Leonsis will let Ovechkin go to Sochi Olympic
Daren Millard via twitter: Oilers GM Steve Tambellini said they've talked about the waiver process when asked about interest in defenseman Wade Redden. Michael Russo via twitter: Russo doesn't think the Wild will have any interest in Wade Redden. Tim…
Quick hits: Small rule changes, no Subban talks, Red Wings talking Redden, Arnott getting calls
Chris Johnston via twitter: Some small rule changes: "Can't touch puck with hand to win a faceoff and can't grab a player's facemask. Both result in penalties." Chris Johnston via twitter: NHL officials started a 3 day training camp. Renaud Lavoie…
Quick hits: Gudbranson, Clune, Hickey, White, Tangradi, Bennett, Oilers, Redden, Hybrid icing, Bailey and Joensuu
George Richards via twitter: The Panthers have suspended defenseman Erik Gudbranson until he's cleared to play, and not just practice. He could start the season with San Antonio in the AHL. Tim Wharnsby via twitter: The Predators claimed Rich Clune…
Lines and defensive pairings today: Devils, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Wild, Rangers, Oilers and Panthers
Rich Chere via twitter: Devils lines today: Darche-Zajac-Butler; Tedenby-Elias-Bernier; Matteau-Zubrus-Clarkson; Carter-Gionta-Janssen; Barch-Josefson-Sestito-Pesonen. Tom Gulitti via twitter: Devils defensive pairings and goalies: Salvador-Zidlicky; Tallinder-Larsson; Volchenkov-Harrold; Greene-Fayne. Goalies: Brodeur, Hedberg. Paul Hendrick via twitter: Maple Leafs lines: Kadri-Aucoin-Brown. Hamilton-Orr-Steckl. Top line intact. Connolly-Mac-Kulemin. Frattin-Komarov-McClement. Jim…
Oilers acquire Mark Fistric from Stars for a pick
The Edmonton Oilers have acquired defeseman Mark Fistric from the Dallas Stars for a 2013 3rd round pick. Fistric was drafted in the 1st round, 28th overall in 2004 by the Stars. (Mike Green was drafted 29th) Fistric will be…
Training Camp lines today: Panthers, Islanders, Devils, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Flyers, Senators and Oilers
Harvey Fialkov via twitter: Florida Panthers lines today: Versteeg-Weiss-Fleishmann, Kovalev-Mueller-Wright; Upshall-Matthias-Kopecky; Skille-Smithson-Parros; Howden-Shore-Rheault; Santorelli-Svatos Def: Kuba-Campbell; Petrovic-Caruso; Weaver-Ellerby; Jovo-Strachan. New York Islanders via twitter: NY Islanders lines today: Moulson-Tavares-Okposo, Grabner-Nielsen-Boyes, Ullstrom-Cizikas-McDonald, Martin-Reasoner-Strome-Boulton. Rich Chere via twitter: New Jersey Devils lines today: Tedenby-Elias-Bernier; Carter-Gionta-Janssen; Darche-Zajac-Butler; Matteau-Zubrus-Clarkson;…
Trade Rumors involving: Roberto Luongo, Jonathan Bernier and the Phoenix Coyotes
Ben Kuzma via twitter: Canucks GM Mike Gillis on Roberto Luongo trade rumors: "I haven't talked to anybody about taking a portion of his contract. Everything is on the table." The Fourth Period: Several teams have contacted the Canucks about Luongo…
Medvedev coming to N.A. to talk Kovalchuk buyout … Teams could look at Hemsky … Reasons for Flyers to go after Luongo
Igor Eronko via twitter: KHL president Alex Medvedev said he'll be heading to North America in February to talk to the Devils about a contract buyout for Ilya Kovalchuk to bring him back to Russia. The Fourth Period: With the…
Quick hits on: Luongo, Del Zotto, Red Wings and Rangers lines, camp invites, Whitney’s ankle and Armstrong extension coming
Bob Stauffer via twitter: Some media suggest the Oilers are interested in Luongo. Stauffer doesn't see it as it's Devan Dubnyk's time. Bob Stauffer via twitter: Would be surprised if the Rangers traded Michael Del Zotto. He's a good puck-moving…
Trade activity could be heated … Leafs say no to Bernier, others could be interested … Sens could look for a Dman … Iginla and free agency
Greg Wyshynski via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that trade activity could be heavy before the season starts. He was already getting calls. Clarifying, that he was referring to trade activity in the NHL and not necessarily for the Capitals.…