Morning hits: Stars, Ducks Canucks, Price, Kaberle, Blues, Coyotes bid rejected, Dion’s days numbered?
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson laughing at a fan site suggesting a Loui Eriksson trade to the Islanders for Ryan Strome and Michael Grabner, and with Islanders fans saying they wouldn't trade either straight up for Eriksson. Matheson…
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…
Quick Hits: waviers, Geoffrion, Michalek, Oshie, Dekeyser, Grabner, Slater, Caps and Sens lines, Flames and Wings starters
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Oilers put Ben Eager on waivers. The Coyotes put Nick Johnson on waivers. The Blackhawks put Rostislav Olesz on waivers. John Buccigross via twitter: Canadiens Blake Geoffrion has told the team he's retiring from pro…
Injury notes: Dubinsky, Poti, Leino, Tallinder, Brodeur, Grabner, Kelly, Steen and Tarasenko
Jeff Rimer via twitter: Looks like Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky will return to the lineup tonight. He's missed the last 11 games. Stephen Whyno via twitter: Capitals defenseman Tom Poti is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. John Vogl via twitter:…
More players heading overseas … Ladd not going to KHL anymore … Bergenheim injured
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Claude Giroux and Daniel Briere are off to Berlin in the German League. Gary Lawless via twitter: Andrew Ladd is not going to Russia due to family reasons. Staying in Winnipeg. Chris Johnston via twitter: Michael…
Quick afternoon hits: waivers, Suter, Oilers lines … Montoya, Brodeur and Elliott will start tonight
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Jets claim Ben Maxwell on waivers from the Ducks. Patrick O'Sullivan (Coyotes) clears waivers. Todd Cordell via twitter: Predators defenseman Ryan Suter's agent Neil Seehy told Cordell that "Ryan likes it very much in Nashville"…
Michael Grabner signs a 5 year deal with the NY Islanders
The New York Islanders have locked up Calder finalist Michael Grabner to a 5 year contract worth $15 million. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Grabner will make $1 million next season, $2 million in 2012-13, $3 million in 2013-14, $4 million…
Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: "General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12." “I said back in the fall, we would not consider…
Forsberg to retire today … NY Rangers rumors … Kings have 5 scouts at FLA last night … Plus more
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Peter Forsberg will be retiring from hockey today after 2 games with the Avalanche. A 2:30 MT press conference has been called. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers will be looking for defenseman with…
Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don't get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if…
Canucks trade O’Brien to Nashville … Isles grab Grabner … More players on waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Vancouver Canucks have traded Shane O'Brien and Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for Ryan Parent and Jonas Andersson. Michael Traikos via twitter: Matt Lashoff is on the ice with the Maple Leafs as the…
Who is the #1 goalie in Ottawa? Vancouver defensive pairings … “Chihauhua leash” for some Leafs
Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Friday is the Ottawa Senators 1st game of the season, and it's not known who their starting goalie will be. Coach Cory Clouston knows, but isn't telling until Friday morning. "Elliott played three games…