Rumors II: Penguins Offseason Outlook and Malkin Trade Destinations
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that ownership would not hold them back on potential buyouts, with Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz as possible candidates. “I have full support from ownership to do what's necessary…
Rumors II: Canucks, Penguins, Flyers and Sharks
Elliotte Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Shawn Matthias will be a UFA and he isn't stressing about it. The 27-year old is coming off an 18 goal season where he made $1.85 million. “The team has a lot of…
Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…
Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks
Josh Yohe: Penguins Kris Letang confirmed that the Penguins were not going to allow him to play again this season regardless of how far they made it. On if he's thought of retiring due to his concussions and stroke. “No…
Rumors: Don’t Expect Major Changes For The Penguins
Ron Cook of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins made major changes last offseason after their second round loss to the Rangers - replacing Ray Shero and Dan Bylsma, and overhauling their roster. It won't happen this time around. GM…
Rumors II: Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild and Hurricanes
Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida: It's more than likely that the Panthers will have a quiet free agency period. If they do look to sign anyone, it will likely to be depth for the AHL team. RFA Jimmy Hayes…
Rumors: Staal, Penguins, Milbury and Bruins, Chiarelli and Leafs
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said that an immediate need is to "go out and get some D-men." They could look to some blueliners through free agency, but they might have to turn to…
Injuries: Lightning, Predators, Blues, Stars, Kings, Penguins and More
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson (upper-body) and Victor Hedman (lower-body) will be out this weekend. "I don't want to leave these guys to the point where their next game is…
Quick Hits II: Pearson, Lander, Malkin, Datsyuk, Hedman and More
Andy Tonge: The Kings signed Tanner Pearson to two-year, $2.8 million contract extension. Dennis Bernstein: A good bridge deal for the Kings and Pearson. He can sign a nice long-term contract next summer if he has a solid 2015-16 season. Bob…
Quick Hits: Penguins, Lightning, Panthers, Hurricanes and Predators
NHL on NBC: Penguins players have won the Art Ross Trophy 15 of the past 26 seasons: Mario Lemieux 6, Jaromir Jagr 5, Sidney Crosby 2 and Evgeni Malkin 2. Aaron Ward: "The NHLPA and State of Tennessee have reached…
Injuries: Sharks, Hedman, St. Louis, Connolly, Miller and More
Image from @KyleWIIM of Red Wings Drew Miller Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic may miss only one more game with his lower-body injury. Micro Mueller is likely out the remainder of the season with a left…
Injuries: Pens, Sens, Blues, Sharks, Wings, Isles and Wild
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin has been out since March 14th with an lower-body injury. If he feels good this morning, he could be back in the lineup today. “I feel good,” Malkin said. “It…