NHL Rumors II: Thornton, Goalie Market, Malhotra, Caron and Nikitin
Louis-Andre Lariviere of TVA Sports: (via google translate) Sharks Joe Thornton has a no-trade clause and holds the final say on where he ends up, and he may not be going anywhere. "San Jose is the only team on his…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Jets
Craig Custance: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he's received at least a half dozen legitimate inquiries about the 1st overall pick. Ronnie Shuker of The Hockey News: Sunday's game could be Mike Richards final game in a Kings uniform as…
NHL Rumors III: Ducks, Trade Talk, Sharks, Penguins, Gretzky and Canucks
Craig Custance of ESPN: Three priorities for the Anaheim Ducks this off-season. 1. Target Jason Spezza or Ryan Kesler in a trade - GM Bob Murray should bring in a No. 2 center. The Ducks have lots of young assets…
Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals
TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Columbus Blue Jackets
Written by Anthony Murphy and can be followed on twitter at @AMurphyTRT The Columbus Blue Jackets came out of nowhere last season and gave the Western Conference a run for their money before just missing the playoffs. General Manager Jarmo…
Quick Hits: Canada Lines, Datsyuk, Peters, MacDermid and Hedberg
Stephen Whyno: Team Canada lines without John Tavares: Kunitz-Crosby-Bergeron, Benn-Getzlaf-Perry, Marleau-Toews-Carter, Sharp-Duchene-Nash/St. Louis. Helene St. James: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Pavel Datsyuk will stay in Russia for a few days before returning to the to Wings practice next…
Morning Rumors II: Goaltender Edition: Hurricanes and Leafs
The Fourth Period: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on Hockey Central on his goaltenders Cam Ward, Anton Khudobin and Justin Peters. "There's enough interest in any one of the three," Rutherford confirmed. "I think the real question is, do we carry…
Morning Rumors II: Stars, Rangers, Kings, Hurricanes, Canucks, Lightning, Penguins, Leafs and Senators
TSN Insider Trading: McKenzie: Two Stars who may be okay with being traded are Ray Whitney and Sergei Gonchar. Whitney would be a rental, but Gonchar as two years left at $5 million. LeBrun: A Dan Girardi extension may be…
Morning Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Leafs, Oilers, Avs, Rangers, Penguins and Coyotes
Mark Spector: Cam Ward has a no-trade clause and a long history with the Hurricanes. GM Jim Rutherford really likes him. Seems like it would be a long shot for them to move him. Darren Dreger: A Cam Ward trade…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Avs, Capitals, Flames, Leafs, Lightning, Blue Jackets, Oilers and Hurricanes
Harvey Fialkov: Despite the fact that the Panthers have asked for money from Broward County, GM Dale Talon has the green light to spend to the salary cap ceiling. Mike Harrington: Matt Moulson is the Sabres most attractive asset. Many…
Afternoon Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins recall goalie Niklas Svedberg from the AHL. Joe Haggerty: He could start tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic and Drew Shore. Likely means that Scottie Upshall is out. George Richardson: Petrovic recalled to replace…
Afternoon Hits: Weiss, Sabres Recalls, Harrison, Brewer, Lines and Starting Goalies
Detroit Red Wings: Red Wings Stephen Weiss had surgery on his sports hernia. Expected back after the Olympic break. Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres have recalled defensman Mark Pysyk and forward Johan Larsson. Rob Mixer: Hurricanes defenseman Jay Harrison is out…