Rumors: Devils, Red Wings, Canucks, Kings and Hurricanes
Craig Custance of ESPN: Trade speculation hasn't surrounded the Devils much as GM Lou Lamoriello isn't ready to bail on the season just yet. “That’s not even in my vocabulary right now as far as I’m concerned,” Lamoriello said. “Right…
Injuries: Staal, Lovejoy, Carcillo, Moss, Kane and Devils
Jim Jamieson: Eric Staal will be back in the Hurricanes lineup tonight. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks Ben Lovejoy will be out six to eight weeks with a fractured finger. Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo will be out for four weeks. Sarah…
Rumors and Notes: Methot, Jagr, Gagner, Jets, Avs, Dion and Rangers
Chris Lund of Ottawa Senators.com: Marc Methot on contract talks. "It's the business side of it and it's not always pretty. It's definitely a process and in terms of what's to be expected and whatnot, obviously I'd like to get…
Rumors II: Anderson, Tootoo and AHL Alignment
Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Craig Anderson's new three-year contract extension doesn't include a no-trade or limited trade clause. Anderson could become a trade target at the trade deadline if the Senators are out of the playoffs and a…
NHL Rumors II: Johansen, Brodeur, Kane, Green, Ward, Tootoo, Selanne and Biznasty
Matt Larkin of the Hockey News: The Blue Jackets want to give RFA Ryan Johansen a bridge deal, but Larkin thinks they could end up regretting it. Citing P.K. Subban's bridge that may have cost the Canadiens an extra $2…
NHL Rumors XI: Oilers, Bruins, Michalek, Thornton, Kesler, and Tootoo
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Joe Haggerty on Bruins Johnny Boychuk on CBS radio: “Going back out to Western Canada, maybe that wouldn’t be the worst thing for him (Boychuk), an Edmonton native, and something he might be amenable…
NHL Rumors III: Compliance Buyouts – Pens, Caps, Kings, Red Wings and Rangers
James Mirtle: There will likely be between eight and 12 compliance buyouts. They may come close to the end of the buyout period rather than right away. Bob McKenzie: Regular buyouts count against the cap, compliance buyouts don't count against…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Preds Targets, Compliance Buyout Candidates, Schenn and Subban
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators currently have about $22.1 million in cap space. Cooper lists five pending free agents the Predators should look at: 1. Paul Stastny 2. Thomas Vanek 3. Matt Moulson 4. Mikhail Grabovski 5. Derek…
NHL Rumors III: Weber, Stars, Hayes, Panthers, Lupul, Tootoo, Spezza and Selanne
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile says "no" every time he's asked if he'll trade defenseman Shea Weber. Weber will make $14 million, with a $13 million lump sum. Poile says the Predators are in a "rebuild…
Afternoon Hits: Schenn, Lecavalier, Tootoo, Hedman, Staal, Fiddler, Clowe, Backes and more
Mark Stepneski: Stars Max Fortunus cleared waivers and will remain with the team for now. Tim Panaccio: Flyers Brayden Schenn will play tonight. Vincent Lecavalier said he had his best day on the ice and hopes to be back quicker…
Morning Hits: Liles, Blackhawks, Ducks and Tootoo
David Alter: Maple Leafs John-Michael Liles doesn't have to go through waivers, can be sent down at any time. Tab Bamford: The Blackhawks have just under $64 million committed for 16 players next season. Dan Wood: The Ducks have activated…
Morning Rumors: Senators, Tootoo, Panthers and Selanne
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators are carrying eight defenseman and could look at making a trade. "There are about eight-to-10 teams looking for defencemen because they're hard to come by. A lot of teams could use help…