Around the Boards: Ilya-Thrashers have a Snag, Vinny to Oilers? Help on the way for the Wings and Sens
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Talks between Ilya Kovalchuk and the Thrashers have apparently hit a snag. "Our position is different than his position right now," Waddell told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution before Monday night's game with Montreal. "Their position…
Around the Boards: Ilya’s Agent meeting with Waddell tomorrow, Redden Unhappy with Benching, Schenn returns, No suspension for Ruutu
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers GM Don Waddell is denying reports that contract negotiations with Ilya Kovalchuk are at an impasse are "certainly false". Kovalchuk's agent and Waddell will be having a meeting on Saturday. A Russian paper…
Around the Boards: Ilya to LA? Governors to talk 2 teams in T.O.? Lightning and Capitals holding pat?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: At upcoming NHL governors meetings, expect talk of a 2nd team in Toronto to be brought up, regardless if it's not currently on the agenda. ESPN: Their rumors section is suggesting that if…
Around the Boards: Lecavalier to LA? Kane Hurt? Some players returning soon
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Thinks the Los Angeles Kings are the best suitor for Vincent Lecavalier. He'd be an excellent compliment to Anze Kopitar, they have the cap space, and plenty of young players. Chris Kuc of the…
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting…
Around the Boards: Fri. Oct. 30th
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: The Detroit Red Wings offense took another hit last night with Valtteri Filppula broke his right wrist. He'll be out for 6 to 8 weeks. Darren Helm may be given the first chance to…
Around the Boards: Tues. Oct. 20th
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Contract negotiations between Don Waddell and Ilya Kovalchuk's agent are ongoing, with more talk scheduled in the next few weeks. Getting Kovalchuk re-signed is a must for the Thrashers. This franchise is struggling, and…
Sens Talking to Comrie and Sykora
The Ottawa Senators have held discussions with free agent center, Mike Comrie, and winger, Petr Sykora. Both I'd image would be contingent on Dany Heatley being moved. The Sens are already over the cap. They'd love to dump Jason Smith…
The Pacific Division Player Movement
Here we'll take at the off-season player movement for the Pacific Division. Every day or two, we'll roll out player movement for each division. Which Pacific division team(s) do you think improved the most? Which team(s) will have trouble repeating…
Marian Hossa will not return to Detroit
Ken Holland tells EJ Hradek that he is "Not optimistic that Marian Hossa will remain in Detroit". Hradek thinks the LA Kings will make a serious play for Hossa, and dont forget the offer Edmonton made last summer.
Dean Lombardi talks about draft picks.
Rich Hammond asked Los Angeles Kings President/General Manager Dean Lombardi his opinion of the top ranked players available in the NHL entry draft Friday night..."I asked Dean Lombardi to give some quick thoughts, almost like a word-association test, about some…
Vincent Lecavalier trade talks swirl
As Bruce Garrioch of The Toronto Sun reported "While all the talk regarding a deal involving the star centre was focused on the Canadiens, it appears the Kings are serious suitors as well"... Given the current economic status of the…