Morning Hits: Kane, Sydor, Datsyuk, Sharks, and Islanders
Stefano Esposito of the Chicago Sun-Times: Patrick Kane has met with investigators from the Erie County District Attorney's office according to unnamed law enforcement sources. Kane's attorney was there, and one source in the News' story said a detective from…
Rumors II: Sabres, Islanders and Maple Leafs
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) Potential Sabres lines for next season: Evander Kane-Sam Reinhart-?, Matt Moulson-Zemgus Girgensons-Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno-Jack Eichel-Brian Gionta, and Nicholas Deslauriers-Cody McCormick-?. A top-line right winger is the biggest need for the Sabres. Having…
Injury and Roster Notes: Malkin, Lindback, Carkner, Grabner, Enstrom, Backlund, Methot, Krejci, Vanek, Ruutu and Green
Rob Rossi via twitter: Penguins Evgeni Malkin took his first hit during practice yesterday. He said he's “not 100 percent” and added, “Of course, yes, because (I'm) close,” Malkin said. “I (will) try to play Friday, but it's hard to say…
Panthers sign Mueller … Weber-Preds to talk next week … Nothing new on Subban … Roy has surgery … Sens need to get more physical
Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The Panthers have signed Peter Mueller to a 1 year, $1.725 million deal. Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile on Shea Weber: “I talked to (his agent) Jarrett (Bousquet) yesterday and had a…
Morning NHL rumors on Parise (Pens, Wings and Sens) … Flyers talking Nash deal … Possible Leafs targets … Leafs had Schultz
Rob Rossi via twitter: The Penguins offer for Zach Parise could be in the $7-8 million range. Not likely to be front loaded or bonus offers. Josh Yohe via twitter: Expects the Penguins to offer something around 10 years and…
Rumors and notes on: $70.2 million cap, Nichol, Doan, Stars, Maple Leafs, Capitals, Bouwmeester, Glendale extension, Garrison, Rask and Carkner
Elliotte Friedman via twitter: The upper limit for the salary cap will be $70.2 million. Andy Strickland of True Hockey: The Blues have extended head coach Ken Hitchcock through the 2013-14 season. They are close to re-signing forward Scott Nichol.…
Free Agent notes on Gaustad, Gill, Tootoo, Hasek, Helenius, Karlsson, Kuba, Jackman and Zuccarello
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile confirmed that Hal Gill played the Western Conference semifinal with a fractured tibia that will need surgery. Alexander Radulov had a meniscus issue in his knee that will require surgery. On…
Semin denies report … No charges for Kane … Avs-Hejduk talking … Price-Habs have talked … Videos of Doan and Hanzal hit
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: When Alexander Semin arrived in Sweden, he denied that he'll be leaving the Capitals for sure. Stephen Whyno via twitter: Whyno spoke with Semin's agent who didn't close the door on the Capitals. He questioned the…
Afternoon notes on Luongo, Schneider, Hodgson, Filppula, Kane, Jagr, Petrov, Vezina finalists, Konopka and Boyle
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Despite having 10 years left on his deal, it doesn't mean the Canucks won't be able to trade Roberto Luongo. Jeff Carter had 11 years and was dealt. The biggest factors holding a deal back may…
Yakupov wants to be an Oiler … Elliott to start … Sharks may add size … Allaire may retire … Suspension videos for Hagelin and Carkner
Terry Jones of the Edmonton Sun: Likely 1st overall draft pick Nail Yakupov said: “I definitely want to go to Edmonton and play for the Oilers, for sure,” “I’ve played in Canada, in Sarnia, for the last two years. I…
Disciplinary hearings today for Carl Hagelin, Matt Carkner and Andrew Shaw
Josh Rimer via twitter: There will be 3 disciplinary hearings today. Rangers Carl Hagelin for his hit on Daniel Alfredsson, Senators Matt Carkner for fight, and Blackhawks Andrew Shaw for his hit on Coyotes goalie Mike Smith.
State of the Ottawa Senators: Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Travis Ramsay Heading into the 2011-12 season the Senators were picked by many to finish dead last. Last years trade deadline saw the team unload players for draft picks to start what looked like a long and arduous rebuilding…