Sunday morning rumor roundup … Giroux and Bryzgalov leave last night’s game early … Richards updates
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadiens made a desperate move in acquiring Tomas Kaberle, and if doesn't work, it could cost GM Pierre Gauthier his job. Capitals GM George McPhee has been trying to make a move to…
Fallout from the Kaberle trade … Pronger has concussion-like symptoms, Schenn mild concussion … Ryan to center … Gonchar doubtful
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: One GM told LeBrun that he was absolutely shocked that the Hurricanes were able to move Tomas Kaberle's contract. Chip Alexander via twitter: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on the signing of Kaberle: "I should have known…
Crosby out 2 games … Brassard will eventually be traded … Kings injury update … Booth out 4-6 weeks … Will Sutton get suspended?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins sent a news release out yesterday that Sidney Crosby will miss the next 2 games. He didn't feel good after taking a hit on Monday against the Bruins. "He saw Dr. Micky Collins of…
Brodeur isn’t thinking retirement. PHX moving to Quebec City next year? Blue Jackets reject ‘Canes trade offer … Injury notes for your fantasy hockey teams
Bob Mitchell of the Toronto Star: Thoughts of retirement haven't crept into Martin Brodeur's mind yet. “I haven’t given any thought to that,” Brodeur said. “There might be a time when I have to ask that question but I’m not…
Tradability of some Capitals … Gillis responds to Luongo rumors … Injury notes on Markov, MacDonald, Kubina, Martinez, Richards, Higgins and Morrow
Craig Custance of ESPN: Custance looks at the tradability of some Capitals if they can't turn it around. Alex Ovechkin: Anything is possible, but he is the face the franchise. He has a cap hit of $9.5 million until 2020-21.…
Wings could look at Ruutu … Stars called about Iginla … Luongo dangled … Brassard getting interest … NHL realignment option
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Red Wings will look to add a veteran forward by the trade deadline, and don't be surprised if they go after Tuomo Ruutu. The Stars have asked the Flames about Jarome Iginla but…
Injury updates on Markov, Semin, Meszaros, Volpatti, Parse, and Zajac
Curtis Zupke of NHL.com: Canadiens defenseman Andrei Markov will have minor knee surgery and will be out about 3 more weeks. “Markov’s knee is almost at full strength,” Gauthier said. “He’s undergoing arthroscopic surgery to clean up debris.” Katie Carrera…
Flames GM talks Iginla, Coaching and Sarich … Richards to IR, Penner off … Perron to return tonight … Backstrom leaves after 1st
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Flames GM Jay Feaster on Jarome Iginla rumors (video at the bottom of the post): “Yours? OK, I’ll look straight into yours and I will tell you that it is not true. Jarome Iginla…
Afternoon notes on Iginla, Sarich, Giordano, Krejci, Richards, Walker, Hamrlik, Huselius, Brown, Franson, Reimer and starting goalies
Randy Sportak via twitter: Flames GM Jay Feaster denies the rumors that Jarome Iginla has been asked to waive his no-trade clause. David Amber via twitter: Since the Flames are at the bottom of the standings and Mark Giordano is…
Brassard’s agent issues statement … Parise’s dad talks about Zach’s situation … Richards leaves game … Lehtonen out at least 3 weeks … Plenty scouting Car-NYR
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Columbus forward Derick Brassard has been a healthy scratch for 7 of the last 10 games. He's said all the right things, but his agent, Allen Walsh has had enough and released this statement:…
Hall out 2-4 weeks … Rask likely staying, Bruins could explore Krejci’s value … Ducks shopping Ryan … Gauthier scouting LA-SJ … injury updates
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Taylor Hall will be out 2 to 4 weeks with a left shoulder injury. “I thought I was going to be out for a shorter period of time,” he said, “but two to four…
Capitals fire Boudreau, bring in Dale Hunter … Small market for Iginla? Miller wanting out of Buffalo? Ducks keeping coach, big 3 … Lehtonen to IR
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Capitals have fired Bruce Boudreau, and have hired Dale Hunter as their new head coach. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Jarome Iginla decides he'd accept a trade from the Flames, Matheson doesn't see…