Morning Hits: Thornton, Clarkson, Gudbranson, Mayers, Haula, Drouin and the KHL
Joe Haggery: Bruins Shawn Thornton's suspension decision will almost certainly be today. Nick Kypreos: Maple Leafs David Clarkson will have a hearing at 9 am this morning. George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he would call Brendan Shanahan to…
Free Agent Hits: Kessel, Franson, Lundqvist, Stepan, Brunner, Hodgson, Gagne, Mayers, LaRose and Wellwood
Caroline Cameron: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on Phil Kessel: "If Phil wants to play in Toronto and we want to have him, we'll find a way to get something done." Nonis on Kessel possibly becoming a free agent: "If that's the…
Morning Hits: Long List of Ex-Leafs Free Agents, Campbell and Eakin
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Lists ex-Leaf free agents that are still looking for a home: Tomas Kaberle, Ian White, Carlo Colaiacovo, Hal Gill, Steve Sullivan, Brad Boyes, David Steckel, Matthew Lombardi, Tim Connolly, Jamal Mayers, Ryan O’Byrne and Mikhail…
Some GMs want to “Dismantle” their teams … Was a deal close on Wednesday? Some progress has been made
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Gary Bettman has apparently told some NHLPA members on Thursday that the some general managers have told him they regret some of the contracts they had previously handed out and would welcome the chance…
No proposal from NHL … A 48 game schedule ready to go? Mayers on “won’t or can’t give anymore”
Louis Jean via twitter: Sources are saying that the NHL has no plans on presenting the NHLPA a new proposal when mediation starts today. John Buccigross via twitter: A NHL player told Buccigross that a NHL team front office employee…
Blackhawks re-sign Johnny Oduya and Jamal Mayers
2:24 PM: Darren Dreger via twitter: Johnny Oduya will have a salary cap hit of $3.375 million. 12:54 PM: Tracey Myers via twitter: The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed defenseman Johnny Oduya to a 3 year extension and forward Jamal Mayers…
Twitter rumors and notes involving: Ryan Smyth and the Oilers, Varlamov, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Flyers, Sharks and Jagr
Bob McKenzie via twitter: LA Kings winger Ryan Smyth would like to return to the Edmonton Oilers. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Senators assistant GM Tim Murray said they haven't ruled out moving into the top 3, though it could be…
Turco to ‘Hawks if they walk away or trade Niemi … Bieksa and Kaberle getting interest …
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Richard Bloch could be the arbitrator in Kovalchuk case. Wednesday could be the start date, possibly concluding on Thursday. Tim Sassone of the Daily Herald: Sources are saying Antti Niemi could be getting between $3 and…
Audio of Players Reactions in the Aftermath of Huge Trade
Feb. 3rd: Flames Coach, Brent Sutter, and GM, Darryl Sutter on FAN960 with Rob Kerr Feb. 1: Damien Cox of the Toronto Star talks with Gord Stellick and Don Landry Monday morning about the acquisitions of Dion Phaneuf and JS…
Dion Phaneuf Traded to Leafs – J.S. Giguere also traded to Leafs
Details to be released as available.. The posts will be as up-to-date as possible. Update 1:01 JS Giguere for Vesa Toskala and Jason Blake. No pick involved, confirmed. Players contracts below; JS Giguere - $6 million salary, $6.5 million cap…
Globe Sports talks some rumors on their Podcast, Lightning getting new owner that might want to move Vinny, Plenty of teams interested in Whitney
Globe Sports Podcast: A 1/2 hour podcast talking about the 'Hockey Summit' and the NHL's participation in the Olympics. They also talk about Dion Phaneuf, Ilya Kovalchuk, and other things happening on the trade front. Trade talk starts around the…
Is Ron Wilson Serious?
Ok, Garnet Exelby has joined Jamal Mayers in expressing his desire to be moved out of Toronto. This really doesn't come as a big surprise considering neither player has really had much playing time this season. The Maple Leafs are deep…