Morning Hits: Kane, Sydor, Datsyuk, Sharks, and Islanders
Stefano Esposito of the Chicago Sun-Times: Patrick Kane has met with investigators from the Erie County District Attorney's office according to unnamed law enforcement sources. Kane's attorney was there, and one source in the News' story said a detective from…
Rumors and Videos: Maple Leafs and Sharks
James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs appear to be looking at 2015 draft prospect, defenseman Ivan Provorov. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle looks at Maple Leafs - who could remain with the team and who might not return…
Rumors II: Radio Talk – Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres and Panthers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on the Oilers: "Maybe it's not the coach & it's the players. If it's the players then that falls on the GM." ... "I think they would probably go the trade route first " ... "I think is…
News and Notes: Waivers and Line Combos
Renaud Lavoie: Put on waivers today: Shane O'Brien (FLA), Cam Janssen, Peter Harrold and Steve Bernier (NJ), Zac Dalpe (BUF), Chris Mueller (NYR), Jerry D'Amigo (CBJ), Steve Oleksy (WSH), Peter Budaj (WPG), Stephane Veilleux and Cody Almond (MIN), Frazer McLaren,…
News and Notes: Johansen Signs, Rangers, Leafs, Blues, Wings and More
Bob McKenzie: The Blue Jackets and Ryan Johanson agree to a three-year, $12 million deal. He'll get $3 million in the first two-years and $6 million in the last. Johansen will need to be qualified at $6 million at the…
Afternoon Rumors and Notes: Moulson, Kesler, Scrivens, Wings, Hawks, Waivers, Flyers, Brodeur, Bruins and Devils
Pierre LeBrun: Sabres Matt Moulson is not practicing today. GM Tim Murray said that Moulson hasn't been traded. Nick Kypreos: There are many people who believe that Ryan Kesler told the Canucks that he doesn't want to play in Canada…
Injury Notes: Stamkos, Steen, Cammalleri, Alfredsson, Maple Leafs and the Islanders
Shawn McKenzie: Lightning Steven Stamkos said yesterday that it was the best he's felt. He was to have an x-ray last night to see if his leg is 100 healed. Bruce Garrioch: Stamkos still hopes to get into a game before…
Injury Notes: Parise, Datsyuk, Vitale, Visnovsky, Clarkson and McLaren
Chad Graff: Wild's Zach Parise practiced with the power play unit yesterday, a sign he could return tonight. Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk is back skating but he has no idea when he'll be able to get…
Afternoon Hits: Oilers-Panthers trade, Klesla, Emmerton, Steen, Clarkson, Bolland, Hamonic and Lines
Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers trade forwards Ryan Martindale and Derek Nesbitt to the Panthers for forwards Steve Pinizzotto and Jack Combs. Tim Wharnsby: Coyotes Rostislav Klesla clears waivers. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Corey Emmerton played in his 10th game and…
Afternoon Hits: Eaves, Porter, Lack, Liles, Martin, Nash, Elias, Zherdev, Backstrom, Weiss and Jenner
Ansar Khan: Red Wings Patrick Eaves cleared waivers and was assigned to the AHL. Renaud Lavoie: The Blues put Chris Porter on waivers. Bob McKenzie: Canucks sign Eddie Lack to a two-year contract extension with a $1.15 million cap hit.…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Johnson, Jackman, Morrow, Lupul, McLaren, Helm, Lecavalier and Hartnell
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators goalie Pekka Rinne will be out at least four weeks after a "hip scope." Magnus Hellberg has been recalled. Josh Cooper via twitter: Predators GM Poile said that Rinne has a spontaneous bacterial infection in…
Morning Hits: Kaleta, Zadorov, Clarkson, Eminger, Eager and Elias
John Shannon: The NHL should have their ruling on Patrick Kaleta's appeal on Wednesday. Ryan Pyette: From Buffalo News: "Sabres coach Ron Rolston said Zadorov will get more action in future games before any decision is made." James Mirtle: Leafs David…