NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Vegas, Bruins and Wings
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that the Panthers rejected many trade offers for Alex Petrovic. They are wanting to sign him to a long-term deal. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sami Hoffren: Sabres RFA defenseman Rasmus…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Oilers, Red Wings and Stars
On the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source confirms that there is no truth to the Alex Petrovic for Nail Yakupov trade rumors. The Panthers are high on Petrovic and his toughness is needed on their blueline…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Red Wings and Bruins
On the St. Louis Blues, Marc-Andre Fleury and Ben Bishop ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks wonders if the Blues think that David Backes could keep up this level of play for the next five or six years.…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings Edition
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Looking at some offseason questions for the Detroit Red Wings. Biggest question may be whether Pavel Datsyuk returns or not. If he leaves, they need to find a…
Rumors I: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…
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…
NHL Rumors I: Jets, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers and Brodeur
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets have to trade Evander Kane, but they won't get full value for him. Could the Jets and Canucks work out a deal, Kane for Alex Edler and a prospect? The Red Wings…
Injury Notes: Stars, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jets, Canucks, Avs, Leafs and Predators
Dallas Stars: Stars GM Jim Nill on Rich Peverley: “Rich Peverley underwent successful surgery to correct an abnormal heart rhythm at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, March 18. He is currently in normal sinus rhythm. He was released from the…
Injury Notes: Saad, Carter, Joensuu, Fowler, Huberdeau, Zucker, Mitchell, Ericsson and Stuart
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Brandon Saad could possibly play tonight. Michal Rozsival will be out a few games with a lower-body injury. Rich Chere: The Devils recalled Tim Sestitio as Ryan Carter is out with an upper-body injury. Edmonton Oilers: Jesse Joensuu is out four weeks with a high ankle sprain. Eric Stephens:…
Injury Notes: Stamkos, Giguere, Islanders, Red Wings, Sabres and Couture
Joe Yerdon: Lightning's Steven Stamkos has been cleared for light contact. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's J.S. Giguere is dealing with back issues. Brett Cyrgalis: Islanders Travis Hamonic, Lubomir Visnovsky and Evgeni Nabokov all skated yesterday morning and could play on Wednesday.…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov
Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…
Morning Hits: Concussion lawsuit, Schneider, Ericsson, Dudley, Klesla, Recalls and Flip Hit
Chris Johnston of SportsNet: The concussion lawsuit has went from the first 10 plaintiffs to up to over 200 now, with the number likely to continue to grow. The lawsuit alleges that the NHL failed to do enough to protect…