Afternoon notes on Smid, Nystrom, Cumiskey, Callahan, Vokoun, Campoli, Senators, Red Wings and Blues
Edmonton Oilers via twitter: Oilers defenseman Ladislav Smid has been cleared for contact. Ben Eager is skating but is still wearing a no-contact jersey. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Smid wants to play in Sunday's season opener, but the…
Avery could return to Rangers … Alfie could retire after season … Havlat’s status uncertain … Habs claim Betts … Hulsizer closing in on Blues
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that Sean Avery could be back with the Rangers at some point. "Of course we could recall him if he’s in Hartford and earns that," Sather said. "You never…
Monday morning notes on the Maple Leafs, Flyers, Jets, Coyotes, Canadiens, Devils, Isles, Oilers and Kings
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs sent goalie Ben Scrivens to the AHL yesterday, with more cuts expected today. Matt Frattin will likely skate with Mikhail Grabovski and Nikolai Kulemin in Thursday's opener, that's if Grabovski is…
Perry was almost traded to Oilers … Injury notes on Spacek, Lecavalier, Clowe, Green, Hamhuis, Miller, Havlat and 3 Senators
Randy Youngman of the OC Register: In 2003-04, the Anaheim Ducks almost traded Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks were prepared to send Perry and a 2004 1st round pick to the Oilers for center Mike Comrie. Comrie…
Richards injury update … Oilers have $27 million to spend in off-season … Tavares wants to be an Islander … Boyle still out
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards skated on his own yesterday in Dallas, and could practice with the team on Wednesday at the morning skate. Nicklas Grossman is still out with a hip injury, but is skating.…
Twitter Rumors involving Richards, Liles, Smid, Weiss, Arnott, Bogosian
Darren Dreger: Brad Richards is willing to waive his no trade clause for one team. Dreger guesses the New York Rangers. Pierre LeBrun: Sources tell ESPN's Burnside that the Avalanche have told the Leafs he won't be traded to them.…
Sunday Morning NHL Rumor Round Up – Part 1
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators and Chris Phillips will continue to talk today, both sides will need to figure out if the gap can be closed. If it's decided that he won't be re-signing, options are for him to…
Seabrook and Blackhawks close on extension … Wild look at Penner … Waiver notes … Trade deadline video from Van. Sun
Nick Kypreos via twitter: "Look for #Panthers Bryan McCabe to be traded to the #Rangers as early as today. McCabe willing to waive no-movement clause." Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brent Seabrook and the Chicago Blackhawks are close to signing a…
Richards skates for 1st time since concussion … Oilers not active shoppers … ‘Hawks-Lightning talking … Columbus looking for C and Dman … Leafs and MacArthur
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Brad Richards skated for the 1st time since Feb. 13th yesterday. "He skated today, and I haven't heard anything else besides that,'' Crawford said. "I think the news is good on him, and…
Smid-Blum deal in the works? Should the Caps move Semin? Canucks considering moving Hodgson? Scout out in full force
Joshau Cooper via twitter: The Predators are looking for a defenseman as their group isn't healing as fast as the team had hoped. Dan Tencer via twitter: The Oilers and Predators could be working on a Ladislav Smid for Jonathan…
Lou says no to Souray … Gaborik has a concussion … Asking price for Hemsky huge, Kings still interested … Richard-Stars talking
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lou Lamoriello said that the Devils haven't put a claim on Seldon Souray, and won't be. Andrew Gross via twitter: Marian Gaborik has a concussion. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Even in Calgary, Bernstein is hearing the…
Sunday Morning Rumor Round up – Feb. 20th 2011
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League is trying to find a local owner for the Atlanta Thrashers, and if they can't find one in the next 6-8 weeks they could be relocated. Alex Kovalev is getting interest from the Penguins.…