Rumors II: Wings, Lightning, Avs, Hurricanes, Richards, and the Devils
On the Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Justin Abdelkader and the Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with a cap hit expected to be over $4 million. Update: Bob McKenzie: Deal is now official - seven years with a…
Rumors: Avalanche and the Sharks
On the Avalanche ... Adrian Dater tweets ... Dater thinks the Avs will trade Matt Duchene this year. Unless Jarome Iginla vetoes it, he'll be traded to a Cup contender at the trade deadline. If the Avs are out of it…
Rumors II: Leafs, Sharks and Under 30 Who Could be Traded
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Trade talk is heating up in Toronto. Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak all have limited no-trade clauses.After the Leafs sign RFAs Jonathan Bernier and Nazem Kadri, their team cap number will be close to $60 million.…
Rumors II: Avalanche, Maple Leafs and Flyers
Mark Kiszla of the Denver Post: The Avs need to make a move leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. They need help on their blueline and they could trade one of their top offensive players to get a…
Morning Rumors III: 1st Overall, Stars, Flyers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Selanne, Blues and Avalanche
Damien Cox: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said on the Fan 590 that he is actively shopping the first overall pick. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Though he thinks that Cody Eakin will end up being the Stars…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Duchene, Backes, Umberger, Bishop, Datsyuk and Weiss
Shelly Anderson: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma gave no injury updates. Dan Rosen: Avs Matt Duchene said he wasn't close to 100 percent, but he felt good enough that he would be able to make plays. Brian Wilde: The Blues say…
Morning Hits: Duchene, Kreider, Islanders, Needing a GM and McPhee
Pierre LeBrun: Avs Patrick Roy on Matt Duchene on potentially playing in Game 6: "We're going to take a serious look at it." Andrew Gross of the Bergon Record: Rangers Chris Kreider is skating but is still unable to shoot. He…
NHL Injuries: Crosby, Alfredsson, Tyutin, Howard and Duchene
Terry Koshan: Sidney Crosby on his health: "I feel good. Nothing that would affect the way I play." Helene St. James: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson hopes to play in Game 5. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards didn't confirm that…
NHL Injuries: Robidas, Barrie, Stamkos, Bishop, Backes and Duchene
Lance Pugmire: Ducks Stephane Robidas broke the bone just above his previous leg fracture that kept him out from November to March. Adrian Dater: Avalanche's Tyson Barrie will be out for four to six weeks with an MCL injury suffered…
NHL Injuries: Flyers, Red Wings, Blues, Avs, Sharks and Bruins
Dave Isaac: Flyers Steve Downie is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Helene Ste. James: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skated before practice yesterday. Felt good but didn't push it. Zetterberg said it's unlikely he'll be ready before round 2. Lou Korac: Blues Vladimir…
Olympic Hockey Notes: Selanne, Team Canada Scratches, Lehtonen Start, Datsyuk Ailing and Zetterberg Done
Stephen Whyno: Finland's coach on Teemu Selanne's injury: "small upper body injury. Not serious." Greg Wyshynski: Finnish coach does expect him to play. Bob McKenzie: P.K. Subban and Matt Duchene will be in the lineup for Canada. Chris Johnston: Patrick Sharp…
Morning Rumors: Bruins, Sabres, Habs, Coyotes, Canes, Avs, Pens, Isles, Kings, Rangers and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL trade deadline is March 5th. The Olympic roster freeze is February 8th till February 23rd. “The roster freeze will act as a deadline, especially for those teams that want to save a…