Rumors IV with Video: Chara, Seidenberg, Erikson, Kessel and Glencross
Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector on Bruins Zdeno Chara. Zdeno Chara turns 38 in March, and has become to the Bruins what Jarome Iginla was to the Calgary Flames: that ageing superstar whom the Bruins need to make the playoffs…
Morning Hits: Waivers and Injury Notes … Perry Leaves After Hit (GIF)
Bob McKenzie: The Devils put Damien Brunner on waivers. The Coyotes put Kyle Chipchura waivers. Tom Gulitti: Lou Lamoirello said if Brunner clears waivers, he could still play today. Sarah McLellan: Conditions on the draft pick the Coyotes sent to…
NHL Rumors V: Canucks and Penguins
Daniel Wagner of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks have cleared a lot of cap space off their books, and that number could increase if they trade Ryan Kesler. They have over $21 million in cap space with technically only five…
NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Spezza, Ducks, Panthers, Predators, Flyers, Virtanen and Niskanen
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Ducks will go after Ryan Kesler before the draft. The Ducks have the assets to get a deal done. Canucks GM Jim Benning said he'll speak with Kesler this week to…
NHL Rumors III: Kesler, Canucks, Ducks, Penguins, and Lemieux
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Couldn't honestly tell you what final price was & if Shero/ownership backed off but the Penguins tried really hard to get Kesler" ... "People criticize Shero for not trying to upgrade the Penguins team but he tried to…
NHL Rumors II: Jason Spezza – Blues, Ducks, Rangers and Panthers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It is thought that the Panthers and Rangers could be interested in Jason Spezza, to go along with the Blues and Ducks. "That number is only going to grow," a league executive told the…
Morning Hits: Blue Jackets, Bruins, Ducks and Reason For Lightning’s Disallowed Goal
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nick Foligno has been cleared to play. He may be on a line with Artem Anisimov and R.J. Umberger. Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin left Saturday's game after the first period. Coach Todd…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jackets and Coyotes
Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Canucks will have a fire sale at the draft with Ryan Kesler, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa likely to go. What does this mean to the Sedins? Will ownership let GM Mike Gillis do the…
Trade Deadline Fallout I: Ducks, Canucks, Flames, Predators, Flyers, Wild, Caps and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Ducks and Canucks had serious trade discussions about Ryan Kesler. Sources say that the Ducks offered Sami Vatenen, a first round pick and another player. "We entertained multiple offers in multiple situations and none of them…
Morning Hits: Lupul, Datsyuk, Johnson, Etem, Zolnierczyk, Haula and Zucker
Darren Dreger: Some teams could receive $20 million in TV rights, $20 million in revenue sharing and $5 million if escrow is factored in. Jonas Siegel: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul said he's ready to play tonight. He's been out for…
Morning Hits: Grigorenko, Zadorov, Etem, Steckel, White, Bishop and Conacher
TSN: The Sabres agree to allow Mikhail Grigorenko and Nikita Zadorov to play for Russia at the World Junior Championship. Eric Stephens: The Ducks have recalled Emerson Etem and David Steckel. Mathieu Perreault on the IR. Dmitry Chesnokov: Ian White…
Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…