Afternoon rumors involving: Grabovski, Senators, Hurricanes, Bruins, Oduya, Harding, Steen and Ducks
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Mikhail Grabovski's agent: "We understand their position and I believe that they understand our position, we are more than fair." ... "Mikhail wants to play for the Leafs for many years & win the Stanley Cup…
Leaf notes on Grabovski, goalies, Armstrong, Gustavsson … Ott a hot commodity … Isles-Nabokov still talking … ‘Canes trying to re-sign Allen
Eric Francis via twitter: Source told Francis this morning that the Maple Leafs could be sellers if they don't play well tonight. Eric Francis via twitter: The Leafs have been offered a 1st round pick for Mikhail Grabovski. Spector's Hockey…
Ballard to LTIR … No deal for Grabovski … Waivers today … Boyce claimed on waivers … Russell has concussion … Scouting
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Canucks put Keith Ballard on the LTIR, creating $4.2 million in cap space. Ott could be an option. Ballard has a concussion and is not close. He might be ready for the playoffs. Chris Johnston…
Cox thinks Burke is being squeezed … Peca thinks Leafs should go after Ribeiro or Getzlaf … Pang say Harding or Mason
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: With the trade deadline just days away, Brian Burke is being squeezed. The teams is struggling (losing 7 of 8), and he's hoping to make a deal at a reasonable price. Does he overpay…
Early evening rumors involving: Capitals, Sabres, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Rangers, Flames and Blue Jackets
Jesse Spector of the Sporting News: Spector writes about 3 teams that should be sellers. Capitals - Both Roman Hamrlik and Mike Knuble could be valuable veteran additions for contenders. The Capitals are close to the cap ceiling, and have…
Kings Dustin Brown may be available now … Oilers make last push to re-sign Hemsky … Goalies Leafs may look at … Wings looking at F’s
Darren Dreger via twitter: Kings forward Dustin Brown may now be available, which puts more heat on the Blue Jackets to make a decision on Nash. The Rangers, Maple Leafs, and Flyers are just a few teams that would be…
State of the Winnipeg Jets: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Mark Shannon, who can be found on twitter at @MarkShannon64 The Winnipeg Jets were the story of the summer and now they're making a push for the playoffs, and are in the weak Southeast Division where they sit…
State of the Carolina Hurricanes: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
This post was co-written by Mark Jones (Twitter: @CanesReport), an NHL Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report, and Joe Gustainis (Twitter: @jgusta21). Months ago, the Carolina Hurricanes appeared poised for a February fire-sale of epic proportions. The 'Canes stood in last…
Leafs Dmen getting interest … Avs knew Quincey would be flipped … Stars getting calls on Ott and Ribeiro … Hemsky’s worth … plus more notes
Darren Dreger of TSN: The Maple Leafs blueline continues to get interest. Jake Gardiner is not available. Teams are looking at Luke Schenn, but Burke won't move him unless they get an offer he can't refuse. Carl Gunnarsson, Cody Franson…
State of the Washington Capitals: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Jeff Kleiman of Capitals Outsider (@J_dizzle_caps) and Jake Ware of DC Pro Sports Report (@JacobWare95). Through 59 games of the 2011/12 NHL season, the perennial playoff contending Washington Capitals sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference with…
Grabovski ignores rumors … JVR could return today … Johansen staying … Kubina to hand in list … Devils looking for D
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Mikhail Grabovski on recent trade talk: “Nope,” he said. “Haven’t heard it. Don’t think about it. Don’t listen to the radio or read the papers. “I’m a Toronto Maple Leaf now. I play…
Leafs get offer for Grabovski … Kings making calls … Jets could use some scoring … Flyers could still be looking at D … Oilers notes
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs have been offered a 2nd round pick and a prospect for center Mikhail Grabovski. They could get more, and they still hope to re-sign him. The Leafs may keep Grabovski despite contract status,…