Afternoon Rumors: Maple Leafs, Downie, Goaltenders and Draft Lottery
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Most likely that the Leafs will look to get something done with a team in the West. There is that relationship in Anaheim" James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: The Maple Leafs could look at the…
Morning Rumors: Sedin’s, Islanders, Miller, Emelin, Phaneuf, Reimer, Oilers, and Flames
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Mike Gillis and Henrik and Daniel Sedin's agent, J.P. Barry, met again on Monday for a couple hours. The Fourth Period: Two sources saying the Islanders are looking to improve their blueline. They…
Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Tootoo, Leafs, Kings, Alfredsson, Flames, Gardiner and Jets
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I spoke to Dale Tallon this week & I'd be comfortable saying the Leafs have interest in Kulikov. So do 20 other teams" Hope Smoke: Dreger on TSN Radio: "the market is open in Florida…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…
Injury Notes: Rangers, Jets, Devils, Flyers, Leafs, Stars, Ducks and Bruins
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rangers Ryan Callahan could be out three to four weeks with a broken thumb. Andrew Gross: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said with Callahan out, they wanted to have another penalty killer, Darroll Powe was called up. Gary…
Morning Hits: Sabres GM search? Would Leafs do Reimer for Yakupov? Da Costa and Dalpe
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Talk is that GM change in Buffalo could come as early as Thanksgiving (American) and work on the top candidates has already begun. Penguins assistant GM Jason Boterill could be the top name on…
Injury Notes: Panthers, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, Hurricanes, Jets, Sharks, Flyers, Canadiens and Wings
George Richards: Panthers say that Ed Jovanovski has not been taken off the IR. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on defenseman Kris Letang: "There’s not a timetable on Kris’ return at this point." Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports:…
Morning Rumors: Bernier, Reimer, Oilers, Engelland and scouting the Jets-Stars
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Kings GM Dean Lombardi on Jonathan Bernier. "It doesn’t surprise me at all," Lombardi told ESPN.com Friday. "We knew this guy. After the trade, he sent me a text to thank me for trading him. I…
Morning Rumors: Vrbata, Stastny, Reimer-Bernier and Yakupov-Murray
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Radim Vrbata and the Coyotes have shelved contract talks until the end of the season. Vrbata is in the last year of three-year, $9 million deal. He's scored 90 goals over the past four seasons.…
Goalies and Lines: Ducks, Blues, Devils, Leafs, Sabres and Flyers
Eric Stephens: The Ducks haven't scripted their starters beyond the first two. Jonas Hiller in opener and likely Viktor Fasth in against the Jets. Lou Korac: Jaroslav Halak will start in net for the Blues against the Predators. Tom Gulitti:…
Afternoon Hits: Phaneuf, Gill, Blue Jackets, Pitkanen, Rielly and Reimer
Pierre LeBrun: Talks between the Maple Leafs and Dion Phaneuf haven't started yet, but a source said that they could begin soon. TSN Radio: Darren Dreger: "My sense is that Dion Phaneuf will not take a dime less than 6.5 million"…
Draft and Trade Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Senators, Penguins and Ducks
Adrian Dater: Lots of talk that the Avalanche are trying to create a smokescreen by saying they are taking a forward at No. 1. General managers aren't buying it. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Joe Sakic didn't back down from saying…