Morning Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Islanders, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Maple Leafs
The Fourth Period: Sources saying that Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin wants to make a "big splash" and acquire a "top-tier" player. The Canadiens currently have $1.74 million in cap space, allowing them to take on just over $3 million without…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Coaches, Sharks, Panthers, Habs, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Pens and Roy
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: If Ryan Miller isn't willing to sign a contract extension with the Sabres, and it's thought that that conversation will take place, the new GM will hold an auction for his services. Pat LaFontaine…
VIDEO: Hockey Night in Canada’s Hotstove and Don Cherry’s Coach’s Corner – Nov. 23rd
Hockey Night in Canada: Panel talking about the Winter Classic and Board of Governors. The Maple Leafs have begun talks with Jay McClement and Dave Bolland. If Dion Phaneuf get the term he wants, he may have to take a…
Morning Rumors: Predators, Hiller, Neuvirth, Backlund, Ruutu, Tlusty, Senators and Nyquist
Pierre LeBrun: If the Predators don't get good news regarding Pekka Rinne's hip, they could start making calls again for a goalie. They have spoken with the Ducks about Jonas Hiller. Capitals GM George McPhee may not be interested in…
Morning Hits: 2012 Draft, Backlund, New Avs lines, Dubnyk and the Sabres
Aaron Portzline: Former Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson was thrilled when the Oilers drafted Nail Yakupov over Ryan Murray in 2012. The Blue Jackets wouldn't have drafted Yakupov at No 2. Portzline thinks (if remembers correctly) that Howson would have taken Alex…
Free Agent Signings: Zidlicky, Hagelin, Falk and Backlund
Tom Gulitti: Marek Zidlicky's deal is for one-year and $3 million, which includes games played bonuses. Katie Strang: The Rangers re-signed Carl Hagelin to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million. Larry Brooks: The Rangers re-signed Justin Falk to a one-year…
Free Agent Hits II: Jagr, Penner, Hejduk, Grabovski, Brodie and Backlund
Chris Johnson: Jaromir Jagr's camp feel the Canadiens are no longer interested. Other teams are making offers. Jagr thinks he has a couple years left, but is fine with signing one year deals. John Boruk: Jagr's agent said that he'd…
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…
Injury Notes: Malkin, Letang, Backlund, Enstrom, Green, Kundratek, Erskine, Laich, Clowe and Hannan
Rob Rossi and Josh Yohe of the Tribune-Review: Penguins Evgeni Malkin skated again yesterday but is uncertain for tomorrow night. He's missed the last five games with an upper-body injury. Josh Yohe via twitter: Penguins defenseman Kris Letang left yesterday's…
Sunday Morning Hits: CBA, Malkin, Benn, Glencross, Gunnarsson, Steen, Tarasenko, Backlund, Leighton and Hedberg
Eric Macramalla via twitter: The NHL and NHLPA have agreed on a final draft of the CBA. It has been sent to all NHLPA agents and members. It is subject to minor modifications. Pittsburgh Penguins via twitter: Evgeni Malkin suffered…
Injury Updates: Flames, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Predators
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Flames Miikka Kiprusoff is getting close to returning to the lineup, and could be back as soon as Wednesday. “The medical staff felt he was good to go with having his own net (Monday),”…
Injury notes: Backlund, Cammalleri, Kiprusoff, Hiller, several Red Wings, Landeskog and Spezza.
Vicki Hall via twitter: Flames Mikael Backlund will be out for four to six weeks with a MCL sprain. Wes Gilbertson via twitter: Flames Michael Cammalleri is day-to-day with a hip flexor. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The Flames have put…