Leighton out a month … Okposo out indefinitely … Islanders sign Mottau … Burrows will miss 1st 10 games …
Tim Panaccio of CSNPhilly: Philadelphia Flyers GM Paul Holmgren announced today that goaltender Michael Leighton will be out a month with a bulging disc. His initial MRI came back negative but a 2nd and 3rd opinion revealed the injury. The…
Price negotiations progressing … More on Guerin’s skate with some Flyers
TSN: According to Carey Price's agent, contract negotiations are progressing, but there is still a ways to go. He hopes that a deal is in place before training camp. It was reported earlier that Price is asking for $3 million,…
Staal’s return delayed … Ducks looking for D depth … Bergfors-Thrashers not close … Pens not talking to Kariya or Svatos
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins center Jordan Staal has "experienced a couple of setbacks" from the torn tendon is his foot. They will take it easy with him and there is no need for concern if he misses…
Afternoon rumors involving Gagne, Savard, Sharp, and a list of UFA’s
Pierre LeBrun via Twitter: The Flyers have given Simon Gagne's agent permission to speak directly with teams, nothing yet. Jimmy Murphy via Twitter: One GM said this morning, "As far as I know, Bruins aren't actively shopping Savard at this…
Lidstrom Retiring After Season? Jarome Wants Out? Jagr Staying in Russia
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Rumors are spreading throughout Joe Louis Arena that All-World defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom could retire after season. I wonder who's whispering this though? “It’s going to come sooner or later,” Lidstrom said, chuckling at…
NHL Trade Rumors on Twitter on Trade Deadline Day
4:35 PM: James Mirtle: The Leafs were offered a 2nd and 4th round picks for Ponikarovsky, but liked Caputi better. 4:21 PM: Chris Johnston: Canucks GM Mike Gillis says the going rate was a 2nd round pick for an expiring…
Almost Trade Deadline Day
3:59 PM: TheFourthPeriod: Alexei Ponikarovsky is close to be dealt. The Kings, Penguins, and Predators have shown serious interest. The Leafs are hoping for a 1st round pick, but might take a 2nd and top prospect. 10:57 AM: Brad Ziemer…
Tim Thomas on the Block? What the Kings offered for Kovalchuk, Price the odd man out? More Injuries for the Red Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Boston has held talks with teams who are looking for goaltender. The 35 year old Tim Thomas has a no-movement clause, and has a $5 million cap hit until 2011-12. Chicago could be interested,…
Dreger’s Top 10 players to be moved, Sheldon Souray Suitors, Boston not likely to trade Rask or Leafs 1st round pick
Darren Dreger of TSN: Dreger has put together a top 10 list of players likely to be traded. In order: Ilya Kovalchuk, Ray Whitney, Peter Mueller, Matt Stajan, Alexei Ponikarovsky, Matt Cullen, Lubomir Visnovsky, Sheldon Souray, Ethan Moreau, and Marty…
Trade in the works for the Bruins? Sens, Oilers, and Flames looking to make moves … Flyers looking for D
Jimmy Murphy of NESN via Twitter: A trade is coming for the Boston Bruins, no other info. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators will be buyers this year, but not for Kovalchuck. The Senators will be looking…
Around the Boards: Leafs haven’t approached Kaberle just yet, A good time to move Phaneuf, Selanne to Boston a reasonable option, Stajan to Devils?
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Tomas Kaberle says he hasn't been approached by Brian Burke about being traded, and when asked about submitting a list of teams he might be willing to go to, “(Burke) got the list last…
Around the Boards: Some under-achieving Avs, DUI for Chelios, Ference out 6 weeks, Burns Skating
Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche continue to roll on, but there are several players that aren't living up to expectations. "The Avs are getting next to nothing from Darcy Tucker, Marek Svatos, Ruslan Salei and Liles,…