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 III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…
Rumors II: Staal, O’Reilly, Sobotka and Scouting Erie and Brandon
Jason Mackey of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Hurricanes Jordan Staal heard the trade rumors involving the Penguins. “I heard about it,” Staal said of a possible deadline deal involving his current and former teams. “It is what it is. With where our…
Rumors: Deadline fallout And Players Who Could Be Traded in Offseason
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams said that nobody was on the phone more in the two weeks leading up to the deadline than Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli. He was the runner-up for Antoine Vermette. He spoke with the Ducks about…
Rumor X: Hawks, Rangers, Jets, Caps, Canes, Ducks, Wings and Kings
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Antoine Vermette isn't the only option for the Blackhawks, who have already made a bunch of calls and are pro-active on several fronts. The Jets and Rangers may also be keeping an eye on Vermette. The…
Rumors III: Hurricanes, Penguins and Flames
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: There is no plan for the Hurricanes to trade either Jordan or Eric Staal at the moment. A source said that GM Ron Francis called Jordan on Sunday to let him know that a potential trade…
Rumors V: Staal, Flames, Rangers and Bruins
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis: "We are not moving Jordan Staal." Chip Alexander: Francis said that any trades they make will likely only involve their pending UFAs and would happen "sooner rather than later" and not on March 2nd. Wes Gilbertson…
Rumors and Video: Staal, Pens, Wings, Bruins, Oilers, Caps and Flames
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Source saying the Penguins are interested in reacquiring Jordan Staal. It is more of an offseason move, but the Penguins have talked to the Hurricanes as what it would cost to trade for him…
Rumors II: Pens, Coyotes, Rangers, Habs, Hurricanes and Avs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Penguins will definitely be looking for a rental at the trade deadline now that Olli Maatta is done for the season. Would think that Pens GM Jim Rutherford would be interested in Hurricanes…
Morning Hits: Staal, Beauchemin, Komarov and Bartkowski’s Hit on Gionta
Dan Rosen: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said the Jordan Staal is real close to returning. He could return on December 29th against the Canadiens. Eric Stephens: Ducks Francois Beauchemin will be out tonight. Targeting their first game after the break.…
Injuries: Pens, Wings, Canes, Avs, Bruins, Ducks, Jets and Jackets
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Kris Letang's injury isn't serious. "It's a minor lower-body injury,” Johnston said. “I don't expect it will be too much (time missed). (The team medical staff) just thought this morning that he wouldn't…
Morning Hits: Injury Updates and Some Goalie Notes
Bruce Garrioch: The Senators will update Bobby Ryan's status today. He was slashed on the hand. Mika Zibanejad could get back into the lineup. New York Islanders: Johnny Boychuk is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Anaheim Ducks: Clayton Stoner was…