Should Oilers trade Gagner? Blues interested in Morrow and Doan … Kulemin gets arbitration, Franson doesn’t … Purcell signs for $4.5 million per
Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: It doesn't make any sense for the Oilers to trade Sam Gagner unless they are able to get an exceptional return. He is still only 23, and is a good player even if he…
Looking at legal action against Cherry … Crosby could be cleared for contact … Stars may need to add to get to floor … Kadri healing quickly
James Mirtle via twitter: Stu Grimson, Chris Nilan and Jim Thomson are "considering further recourse" against Don Cherry. "Cherry’s comments were ... baseless and slanderous." Josh Cooper via twitter: Stu Grimson: "Further recourse does include an investigation into what legal…
Roster cuts and notes for the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild, Blues and Capitals
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers released Michael Nylander and Adam Mair. They have 29 players left in camp, and will likely open the season with 22 players. Still battling for a roster spot are Sean Couturier, Brayden…
Camp notes on Leafs, Hurricanes and Senators … Staal back practicing … NHL re-alignment … Sales notes
James Mirtle via twitter: Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson said they will be cut down to 40-42 players by tomorrow afternoon. Chip Alexander via twitter: First roster cuts for the Hurricanes will be tomorrow. Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The Senators…
Bradley has some words about Semin … Doughty – Kings haven’t talked in weeks … Nylander gets Flyers PTO … Yashin has KHL offer … Redden “unaffordable”
ESPN: Former Capital, and current Florida Panthers forward Matt Bradley had some words to say about Alexander Semin and lack of playoff success in Washington on an Ottawa radio station. "I don't mind saying Alexander Semin's name, because he's one…
Nothing new on Marchand, Schenn contract talks … Some want out of Winnipeg … top 2012 free agents … Sens have 9 Dman for 7 spots
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: There hasn't been much movement on RFA Brad Marchand's contract talks with the Bruins. Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli and Marchand's agent wouldn't comment on the situation. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press:…
Hawks expensive rings … C. Clark available … No love for Rolston? Salvador out? Blues Blueline Battle and more
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Rings: Picture from Sean Leahy of Rocky Wirtz's ring. Chris Kuc tweets "$30,000, 14-carat white gold, 404 diamonds & gemstones totaling apprx. 8 carats." Mark Spector via twitter: RW Chris Clark of the Columbus Blue Jackets…
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: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday's practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is…
Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for a Forward, Blues forced to deal?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard continue to have contract discussions regularly, but the longer they drag on, the more likelihood that Savard will become a UFA. Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post:…
News from the Capitals Camp
Washington Capitals winger, Tomas Fleischmann, will miss the start of the season as he's out indefinitely with a blood clot in his leg. Fleischmann was tabbed a top 6 forward for the Caps heading in to camp, after potting 19…