Forsberg to retire today … NY Rangers rumors … Kings have 5 scouts at FLA last night … Plus more
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Peter Forsberg will be retiring from hockey today after 2 games with the Avalanche. A 2:30 MT press conference has been called. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers will be looking for defenseman with…
Bogosian rumored to Edmonton … Possible Penguins targets … Bruins looking for D … Brodeur day-to-day … Emery Clears
Gene Principe via twitter: Rumored talk of Zach Bogosian possibly heading to Edmonton, 2 Thrashers scouts drove to Nashville in a snowstorm to see the Oilers play. Ben Wright via twitter: Wright says to stop this Ales Hemsky to Atlanta…
Sunday morning Rumor roundup part one
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: There are rumors that the NHL is looking into buying the Atlanta Thrashers and moving them to Winnipeg. They would raise $160 million, putting $35 million towards running the team, and offer $125 million…
Burke says hasn’t spoken SJ about Thornton … Malkin out tonight … Habs have $3.5 million in cap space … Edler out 3 months after surgery
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brian Burke said "I have never spoken to Doug Wilson on that. Total fabrication." Burke was responding to internet rumors of a possible deal with the Sharks involving Joe Thornton. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Jason…
Crosby cleared for light workouts … Healing Rangers … Roundup of names mentioned in trade rumors
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: "There hasn't been much real talk," Florida Panthers GM Dale Tallon told ESPN.com this week. "Teams are saying 'We'll talk later, we'll talk later.' But that's fine." "There's been lots of talk going on, but it's…
Sharks targeting defenseman, could they ask about Vokoun? Markov hopes to stay in Montreal … Panthers have plenty that might draw some interest
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The San Jose Sharks continue to look for defenseman, and they might be interested in Chris Phillips. They could also be interested in Francois Beauchemin and Tomas Kaberle. Though Florida is in contract extension…
Trades harder to make … CBJ interested in Fisher … B. Schenn not going anywhere … Will Kings make a move?
Nicholas Cotsonika of Yahoo! Sports: Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster said he won't deal Jarome Iginla. Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk probably won't move Brad Richards. The Devils could move out Jason Arnott. The Feb. 28th trade deadline may not be…
Nieuwendyk has permission, but hasn’t spoken to Richards … More on Langenbrunner and Gorges … Arnott next? Starting goalies and waiver clears
Dan Rosen via twitter: Stars GM Joe Nieuwendyk said he has permission to talk to Brad Richards about a contract extension. Steve Zipay via twitter: According to Brad Richards agent, they haven't spoken to the Stars about a new contract.…
Kane replaces Hossa on IR … Burke owes Wilson a trade? Spezza hurts arm … Cleary fractures foot
The Globe and Mail: Marian Hossa was activated from IR yesterday and Patrick Kane was placed on IR. Kane has been out since Dec. 5th with an ankle injury. Hannu Toivonen was recalled by the team. Bruce Garrioch of the…
Lamoriello on Brodeur trade rumors, “He’s not going anywhere.” … Blackhawks injury updates … Starting goalies
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lou Lamoriello on Brodeur trade rumors, "He's not going anywhere." Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur, "I want to stay. I've been fortunate to play on some great teams here. I''m not going to quit now."…
10 players who could be moved … Sturm targets 23rd … Good news for Blues Dman Johnson … Stastny day-to-day … Neon Dion
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun looks at 10 players who could be moved by the February 28th trade deadline; Brad Richards, Tomas Vokoun, Tomas Kaberle, Joffrey Lupul, Alexei Kovalev, Tim Connolly, Jason Arnott, Jamie Langenbrunner, Devin Setoguchi, and Joni Pitkanen.…
Staal breaks hand … Doughty to have ‘baseline’ test today … Pominville to return tomorrow … Burrows back today
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal was getting ready to return to the Penguins lineup this week, but will now be out 6 weeks. Staal took a puck to the hand, breaking it, and will undergo surgery today.…