Morning Rumors: Capitals, Halak, Jets, Reimer and the Maple Leafs
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: There have been no contract talks between the Capitals and Jaroslav Halak's camp, and there won't be until the season is over. “We’re not going to approach those discussions until the end of the…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Canucks, Reimer, Islanders, Sabres and Coyotes
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Gallagher thinks that if the Canucks bring back John Tortorella and his coaching staff, Zack Kassian needs to request a trade out of Vancouver if is he reach his potential in the NHL. They…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Blackhawks, Rangers, Islanders, Wild, Expansion, Canucks and Leafs
Ian Mendes: Panthers GM Dale Talon on pending RFA Erik Gudbranson: "He's not going anywhere. He is likely going to be the captain of our team some day." Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: There have been no talks between Ben…
Injury Notes: Canucks, Pens, Hawks, Habs, Stars, Jackets, Leafs, Kings, Wings, Oilers, Jets and Ducks
Vancouver Canucks: Ryan Kesler is out "at least a couple of weeks" with a sprained knee according to coach John Tortorella. Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on James Neal: "You don't know if you're talking about 1-2 days or much…
Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players I
David Pagnotta: "Since yesterday evening, seems things have picked up with Habs. Again, no guarantees, but they're exploring multiple options on trade front" Pierre LeBrun: "Teams continue to phone Vancouver on Alex Edler... Wasn't a chip Canucks really looking to…
Afternoon Rumors II: Canucks, Flyers, Rangers, Wings, Sabres, Maple Leafs and Lightning
Recruited some help for a rumors post. Below was written by @Dale_Lamontagne Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Vancouver Canucks have continued to take a number of calls on forward Ryan Kesler the past few days, but there's still no clear indication…
Morning Rumors V: Canucks, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Lightning, Markov, Legwand, Reimer, Whitney and Red Wings
TSN: Bob McKenzie: the Canucks are not aggressively shopping or trying to move Ryan Kesler, but they are listening. Kesler has a no-movement clause, and he might have a broken finger. If they were going to trade him, they would…
Morning Rumors: Top Centers, Ducks, Rangers, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Leafs and Sabres
Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top five center trade targets: 1. David Legwand - The Blackhawks and Red Wings could inquire. 2. Steve Ott 3. Sam Gagner 4. Olli Jokinen 5. Nazem Kadri The Fourth Period: The Ducks are looking for…
Morning Rumors II: Goaltender Edition: Hurricanes and Leafs
The Fourth Period: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on Hockey Central on his goaltenders Cam Ward, Anton Khudobin and Justin Peters. "There's enough interest in any one of the three," Rutherford confirmed. "I think the real question is, do we carry…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Wild, Caps, Coyotes, Habs, Flames, Kings, Rangers, Leafs and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is increasing talk that the Sabres will trade goalie Ryan Miller, and it could happen before the Olympic Break. The goalie market is limited though. The Blues are mentioned, but GM Doug Armstrong…
Morning Hits: Prospal, Thornton, Murphy, Pysyk, Ruhwedel and Reimer
Dan Murphy: Vinny Prospal has decided to retire from hockey and will not be signing a AHL PTO with the Canucks organization. Kevin Kurz: Joe Thornton's deal with the Sharks has been done for awhile, but he wanted to wait…
Morning Rumors I: Senators, Blues, Oilers, Leafs and Canucks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators scouting meetings ended yesterday, draft and trade deadline lists have been created. The Senators are able to rent a top a top-six forward, but there may not be a lot available. Only the…