Rumors: Flames, Flyers, Coyotes, and Jets
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: The Flames and Kris Russell's agent have started contract extension talks this past week. “I had very preliminary talks with Brad, and obviously, they’re big fans of Kris, and it’s home for him, so…
Rumors: Seabrook, Flames, Sens, Canucks, Bergenheim and Zidlicky
Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook are closing in on a long-term contract extension. Chris Hine and Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Seabrook said yesterday that he and his agent have been talking with GM Stan…
Morning Rumors: Isles, Kings, Canucks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Sabres, Flames and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun: The Islanders have taken a number of calls on Thomas Vanek and he could be dealt by tomorrow, but it's far from certain. Vanek's agent confirmed with ESPN that he'll likely be testing out the free agent market.…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Flames, Blues, Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins, Capitals, Redden and Torts
Eric Francis: Flames GM Brian Burke said that their first round pick is "not in play" and "we're not doing anything short term." The Fourth Period: Flames pending UFAs include: Michael Cammalleri, Lee Stempniak, Matt Stajan and Kris Russell. Teams looking for…
Morning Rumors: Lundqvist, Sedin, Kessel, Phaneuf, Liles, Cammalleri and Flames future UFAs
Andrew Gross: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist said there is nothing new to report on contract negotiations. Ben Kuzma: Henrik Sedin on contract negotiations for him and his brother: "There's no news. When they come to us and have something for us, then…
Trade Hits: Bernier, Byfuglien, Russell, Cole and Perron
Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: Kings GM Dean Lombardi will continue to take calls on Jonathan Bernier this offseason. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: It's sounding like Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is virtually untradeable. Accredited Jets blogger…
NHL Rumors I: Kiprusoff, Sharks, Blues and Coyotes
Nick Kypreos: Sources are saying that Flames Miikka Kiprusoff has told team management that if his rights are traded, he won't report due to family reason. Greg Brady: Mike Keenan says there was a mutual understanding between the Flames and…
Morning Rumors II: Tagging, Blues, Briere, Shattenkirk, Luongo and Schneider
Andy Strickland of True Hockey: On March 1st teams will be allowed to spend up to 10% of next season's $64.3 million salary cap ceiling. The "tagging rule" usually doesn't come into play until after the season. This will help…
Kekalainen new Blue Jackets GM … New group looking at Coyotes … May not be right time move Hall to center
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Columbus Blue Jackets are expected to name Jokerit's GM Jarmo Kekalainen as the new GM at a simultaneous 9:30 AM press conference. Kekaleinen would be the first European GM. He played in the NHL with the…
Player injury and overseas notes
Ryan Rishaug via twitter: Taylor Hall looks to be able to play in the AHL when he's healthy. Still some details to be figured out. Matias Strozyk via twitter: Jiri Hudler suffered an abdominal and groin injury and will be…
Morning notes on Radulov, Howard, Morrow, injured Blues and Green’s 3 game suspension
Update: Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Chesnokov is checking a report that Radulov is set to join the Predators in the next couple days. He's cautious with the outlet as it's coming from an outside agent who has players on the…
Ballard to LTIR … No deal for Grabovski … Waivers today … Boyce claimed on waivers … Russell has concussion … Scouting
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canucks put Keith Ballard on the LTIR, creating $4.2 million in cap space. Ott could be an option. Ballard has a concussion and is not close. He might be ready for the playoffs. Chris Johnston…