Leafs Close Could be Close to Cap Next Year … Ice Edge Pulling Offer for Coyotes? Blue Jackets to Interview for Head Coaching Position … Kovalev Hurt
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke isn't worried about the Leafs cap situation for next season. “I’m not worried about (the cap),” general manager Brian Burke said. “We’re not shackled here. I don’t think we’re…
Vancouver Canucks Sign Goaltender Eddie Lack
"Swedish newspaper Expressen is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent goaltender Eddie Lack. The 6'2'' 22-year-old played with Brynas in the Swedish Elite League last season, backing up the league's best goalie in Jacob Markstrom." (Source: TSN)…
Stamkos Almost a Ranger … Stars that Could be on the Block … Ovie has Advice for Filatov … Leafs-Gustavsson talking contract
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said he 'shook hands' on a deal with Lightning co-owner Len Barrie last year, that would have sent Steven Stamkos to the Rangers for 2 or 3 of Michael Del…
A Tribute To “Jiggy” From The Anaheim Ducks
"We would like to sincerely thank Jean-Sebastien Giguere for the class, dignity and professionalism he showed on and off the ice during nine memorable seasons with the Ducks. Among those countless memories are a Conn Smythe Trophy in 2003, a…
It’s Time To Find Out About The “Monster”
I'm not the first to say this but I would like to add my voice to the gathering masses that just want the Toronto Maple Leafs to let Jonas Gustavsson play for the remainder of the season. It's time to…
Toronto Maple Leafs Trade Rumors – Jan. 26th
Damien Cox, Don Landry and Gord Stellick on the FAN 590: Audio from yesterday mornings radio talk show. Talking about the Leaf game on Saturday night, and if Kaberle will waive his no-trade clause. Brian Burke on Hockey Central -…
Around the Boards: Souray will waive ‘no-trade’ clause, Kovalchuk-Thrashers continue talks, Savard out 2-3 weeks
Dan Barnes of the Edmonton Journal: Sheldon Souray has let it be known that he'd be willing to waive his 'no-trade' clause if it 'makes sense' for his family. His family is out in California, so if he gets traded,…
Around the Boards: Dan Cloutier, Rick DiPietro rehabbing, Vokoun on the Block? The Monster hits the ice
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks thinks that Dan Cloutier could be a backup option for the NY Rangers. Cloutier has played part of 1 game in the AHL in an attempt to make an NHL comeback after missing…
Around the Boards: Flyers fire Stevens … DiPietro returns, to minors … Gustavsson surgery and Kessel’s return to Boston
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Philadelphia Flyers have fired head coach John Stevens and replaced him with Peter Laviolette. Laviolette last coached in Carolina and led them to the Stanley Cup Championship in 2006. Look for the…
Around the Boards: Savard’s cap friendly number, Sharp getting use to rumors, Corvo and Gustavsson injury news
Kevin Paul Dupont and Brendan Hall of the Boston Globe: File this one under the heading 'Hometown Discount'. Marc Savard signed a 7 year extension with the Bruins for $28.05 million, that's a cap hit $4.007 million. Savard is expected…
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting…
Phil Kessel Makes Maple Leafs Debut
Phil Kessel made his long-awaited and highly anticipated debut for the Toronto Maple Leafs Tuesday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Maple Leafs have been competing better in recent games, looking like a much better team and showing some…