Afternoon Hits: Giroux, Tootoo, Ness, Forsberg, Letourneau-Leblond, Thomas and Anderson
Frank Seravalli: Flyers Claude Giroux said that teammates don't believe that they are a good team. Darren Dreger: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo and Panthers Steve Pinizzotto have cleared waivers. Ansar Khan: Tootoo will remain in Detroit until they have to…
Afternoon Hits: Tootoo, Anders, Moore, Fraser, Ericsson, Omark, Reinhart and some line combos
Renaud Lavoie: The Red Wings put Jordin Tootoo on waivers. The Panthers put Steven Pinizzotto on waivers. Helene St. James: If Tootoo goes unclaimed and is sent to the AHL, the Wings will get $925,000 in cap relief. Bruce Garrioch:…
Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Tootoo, Leafs, Kings, Alfredsson, Flames, Gardiner and Jets
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I spoke to Dale Tallon this week & I'd be comfortable saying the Leafs have interest in Kulikov. So do 20 other teams" Hope Smoke: Dreger on TSN Radio: "the market is open in Florida…
Morning rumors with video: Panthers, Oilers, Kaleta, Eller, Phaneuf, Noel and Gardiner
Harvey Fialkov: "Kulikov to Leafs trade rumors eminated from Toronto Sun. So early for these rumors. Panthers are easy target b/c of good young players." ... "Tallon said Ottawa Sun report about dealing veterans was absolute hearsay as is today's…
Morning Rumors: Hiller, Oilers, Liles, Tootoo, Kulikov, Horton, Meszaros, Grigorenko, Green and Miller
Mark Spector: Thinks the Oilers have another deal in the works. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I know there has been some dialogue between Edmonton and Anaheim regarding Jonas Hiller" Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the Oilers have…
Roster Notes: Oilers, Leafs, Red Wings, Capitals, Islanders, Avalanche and Blue Jackets
Joanne Ireland: The Oilers have sent defenseman Denis Grebeshkov to the AHL on a conditioning assignment and recalled Philip Larsen. They have also re-assigned Brandon Davidson. Corey Pronman: The Maple Leafs re-assign T.J. Brennan to the AHL. Ansar Khan: The…
Injury Notes: Red Wings, Hurricanes, Devils, Penguins, Rangers, Islanders and Kovalchuk
Ted Kulfan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Darren Helm will go on the LTIR, with Jordin Tootoo and Jonas Gustavsson going on the IR. Ansar Khan: Patrick Eaves on LTIR gives the Wings $1.2 million in cap relief. Chip…
Injury Notes: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Ducks
Michael Smith: Injured Hurricanes not practicing today: Alex Semin, Tuomo Ruutu, Elias Lindholm and Tim Gleason. Chip Alexander: Gleason is out with a concussion. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jordin Tootoo (bruised shoulder) skated today. Patrick Eaves is out with a sprained…
Injury Hits: Gagner, Torres, Brown, Giroux, Pateryn, Daley, Ritchie, Bolland, Stuart, Schroeder and Red Wings
Joanne Ireland: Oilers Sam Gagner will have surgery today on his jaw. Expected to have at least one plate. Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks Raffi Torres could miss at least six weeks, possibly three to four month if…
Afternoon Hits: Red Wings, Polak and Tarasenko and some lines from today
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are currently $2.4 million over the salary cap. They have 26 players under contract, 17 forwards, three more than they plan on carrying. Darren Helm will start the year on injured reserve. They…
Morning Hits: Stepan, Lundqvist, Red Wings and Senators
Andrew Gross: Rangers assistant GM Jeff Gorton said there are no updates on Derek Stepan or Henrik Lundqvist. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: The Red Wings wanted to re-sign Daniel Cleary, but sit at $66.9 million with RFA Gustav Nyquist left to sign. Once Nyquist…
Morning Hits: Franson, Gunnarsson, Tootoo, Hemsky and Armstrong
Steve Simmons: Cody Franson trade rumors don't make sense to Simmons unless the Maple Leafs started them in hopes of driving down his price. Paul Ranger was on an AHL deal last season and free to sign with anyone, at…