Morning Hits: Thornton, Malart, Rielly, Gibbons, Hellberg and Lundqvist
Pierre LeBrun: Bruins Shawn Thornton's appeal is for Friday morning with Gary Bettman. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen on Ilari Malart's decision to leave the AHL for the KHL: "(Disappointing) in a way, yes, but it's something we were…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Predators, Leafs, Habs, Hurricanes, Canucks, Jets, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks, Pens and Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David…
Afternoon Notes: Subban, Liles, Gretzky, TSN, Lundqvist, Lehner and Peters
Louis Jean: There is nothing imminent with the Canadiens and P.K. Subban. Things can obviously change quickly, but it's looking like it could take a couple more days. Hope Smoke: Claude Loiselle: "Liles is the best defenseman outside of the…
Rangers Sign Henrik Lundqvist To Seven-Year Contract Extension
The New York Rangers have signed goalie Henrik Lundqvist to a seven year contract extension worth $59.5 million. It carries a salary cap hit of $8.5 million. The 31-year old Lundqvist was drafted by the Rangers 205th in the 7th…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…
Morning Rumors: Yakupov, Lundqvist, Goalie Market, Hemsky, Candiens, Leafs, Panthers, Caps and Flyers
Craig Custance: Nail Yakupov's agent said that if the Oilers are unhappy with Yakupov, they are open to a trade: "We're willing to make a move. Any team. That happens and that's part of life." Bob Stauffer: On Larionov and…
Lines and Goalies: Blues, Hurricanes, Leafs, Senators, Oilers, Rangers and Jets
Andy Strickland: Blues lines: Stewart-Backes-Steen, Oshie-Roy-Sobotka. Michael Smith: Hurricanes lines: Tlusty-E. Staal-Semin, Gerbe-J. Staal-Lindholm, Ruutu-Nash-Dwyer, Bowman-Malhotra-Dvorak. David Alter: Maple Leafs lines: Lupul-JVR-Kessel Raymond-Kadri-Clarkson Bodie-McClement-Kulemin Ashton-Smith-McLaren-Orr. Ken Warren: Senators lines: Greening-Spezza-Zibanejad, MacArthur-Turris-Ryan, Michalek-Smith-Neil, Kassian-Grant-Conacher. Bob Stauffer: Oilers lines: Smyth-Gagner-Yakupov, Hemsky-RNH-Eberle, Jones-Gordon-Arcobello, Gazdic-Acron-Eager. Eric Stephens: Henrik…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Neal, Lundqvist, Fasth, Stempniak, Slater, Nieto, Jenner and MacArthur
Pat Iverson of SB Nation: Predators Pekka Rinne told the Finnish magazine "Urheilulehti," that his hip infection is "very dangerous" and could lead to long-term problems. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins James Neal is not expected to practice…
Injury Notes: Eriksson, Boyle, Lundqvist, Lupul, Giordano, Gagner, Skinner, Ward and Harding
Chris Stevenson: Loui Eriksson flew back to Boston yesterday. He has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely. David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle, “With concussions, you just have to be careful. And…
Morning Hits: Monahan, Rielly, Schneider, Lundqvist, Teenages and Newbury
Aaron Vickers: Flames GM Jay Feaster announces that Sean Monahan will stay in Calgary for the season. Sunaya Sapurji: The Flames will decide closer to the World Junior Championship if he'll be allowed to go or not. Canada's camp will start…
Injury Notes: Brodin, Fisher, Letang, Salvador, Thomas, Kostka, Lundqvist and Doan
Minnesota Wild: Wild's defenseman Jonas Brodin has a broken cheekbone and is out indefinitely. No timetable.Jim Diamond: Carrie Underwood reports that Mike Fisher has a "foot fracture thing."William DePaoli: Penguins Kris Letang looking like he's back on Friday and paired…
Injury Notes: Lundqvist, Helm, Eaves, Ericsson, Jones, Stajan, Girordano and Thomas
Steve Zipay: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist is day-to-day with a "minor issue" and not guaranteed to start on Thursday. Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Darren Helm has a sore groin and going through more tests yesterday to…