Rumors III: Hedja, Stone, Available Players and Capitals
Darren Dreger: The Avalanche will meet with UFA defenseman Jan Hejda's agent at the draft. He will draw some interest if he hits the open market. Wayne Scanlan: The Senators met with Mark Stone's agent yesterday. Contract talks are progressing, but…
Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Canucks, Hurricanes, Rangers and Lots More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs have let teams know that trade talk goes through Kyle Dubas. The Maple Leafs have let teams know they will take back salary in a Phil Kessel trade, but there is a limit…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings
Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Avalanche and Coyotes
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Jeff Skinner realizes anything could happen this offseason for the Hurricanes, including the possibility of being traded. "It's tough to say," Skinner said. "Obviously that's the way the business works. Teams that…
Rumors III: Hurricanes, Scouting, Oilers and Bruins
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes aren't actively shopping Jeff Skinner, but teams are calling. GM Ron Francis has been taking offers on Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty and Jay McClement. Skinner has four years left on his deal. It is believed…
Rumors IV with Video: Jackets, Hurricanes, Ducks, Sabres and Bruins
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Though he's been one of their more consistent players the past few season, Blue Jackets Mark Letestu could be traded by the deadline. Letestu is a pending UFA and contract talks have barely started.…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Wings, Sabres, Stars, Caps, Oilers and Blues
Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The trading of Jay Harrison could be the first of many for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward's improved play could have teams calling. DeCock wonders though if they would better off keeping him. Andrej…
Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Kings, Hurricanes and Oilers
Will: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690 on Nazem Kadri and Jake Gardiner trade rumors: "I don't think the Leafs would rule out anybody right now outside of Kessel." Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) Can see Slava Voynov being traded after is domestic…
Quick Hits: Notes, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
Kevin McGran: The Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter as their Director of Player Personnel. Chris Johnston: Hunter will oversee their pro and amateur scouting departments. Stephen Whyno: Martin Brodeur won't play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup. Chris…
Injuries: Canes, Dupuis, RNH, Havlat, Maroon Varlamov and More
Carolina Hurricanes: The Hurricanes are hopeful to get Jeff Skinner back in the lineup next Tuesday and Eric Staal back sometime in the second half of their road trip. Chip Alexander: Hurricanes John-Michael Liles is close to returning. Chip Alexander:…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injuries, Lines and Starting Goalies
Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put Kyle Cumiskey on waivers. Arthur Staple: The Islanders activate defenseman Calvin de Haan off the IR and send Griffin Reinhart to Bridgeport of the AHL. Mike Chambers: The Avalanche put Jesse Winchester on the IR.…
Injuries: Canes, Flyers, Lightning, Flames, Jackets, Oilers and Canucks
Michael Smith: Hurricanes Jeff Skinner will travel with the team to New York and decision on his status will be made today. Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes are not sure on Eric Staal. Andrej Sekera is close to returning. Skinner is…