Quick Hits: Ribeiro, Smith, Jokinen, Pominville, Bishop, Kings and Sabres
The Fourth Period: It's believed that Mike Ribeiro and the Washington Capitals are open to a four-year contract extension. He rejected a three year deal earlier. He's thought to be looking for a deal in the $4.5 million to $5…
Trade Deadline fallout notes: Red Wings, Wild, Sabres, Coyotes, Leafs and Kings
The Fourth Period: The Red Wings were trying to make a deal all week, but weren't able to put something together. It was believed that the Wings didn't want to part with any of their top young talent. They wouldn't…
Injury Notes: Crosby, Lupul, Kelly, Brunner, Hedman and Heatley
Howard Erskin: (FOX 29 TV / 94WIP Radio) Had been told that Sidney Crosby is likely out for the rest of the season with concussion symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Penguins GM Ray Shero: "Sid suffered a broken jaw. Contrary to recent rumors there…
NHL Rumors I: The Fallout from yesterday
From twitter unless otherwise noted Elliotte Friedman: Flames GM Jay Feaster said that their only untouchables were Sven Baertschi, TJ Brodie, Curtis Glencross and Mark Giordano. Randy Miller: Don't understand the Flyers trading for Steve Mason, giving up a 3rd…
Quick Hits: Bergeron, Heatley, Rinaldo, Plekanec, Bjustad, Hossa, Bolland, Gaborik, Dubinsky and Soderberg
Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli confirms that center Patrice Bergeron has a concussion. Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild Dany Heatley will be out for a while after what looks to be a wrist injury from an altercation with…
Sabres trade Pominville to the Wild for prospects and picks
The Buffalo Sabres trade winger Jason Pominville and a 2014 4th round pick to the Minnesota Wild for goalie Matt Hackett, forward Johan Larsson, a 2013 1st round pick and a 2014 2nd round pick. The 30-year old Pominville was…
NHL Rumors IV: Kiprusoff, Wild, Hurricanes, Bruins, Streit, Kulikov, Rangers and Jets
From twitter unless otherwise noted Bruce Garrioch: Flames Miikka Kiprusoff will likely make a decision on his future later this morning. Option to Maple Leafs is there. Darren Dreger: Sense is that Kiprusoff would accept a trade to the Maple…
Quick Hits: Clowe, Wild, Sabres, Flames, Leafs, Streit and Santorelli
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: Sharks have granted a few teams, including the Wild and Flyers, permission to speak with Ryane Clowe's agent. The Fourth Period: The Wild are looking for a 2nd line winger. One of GM…
NHL Rumors I: Courturier, Clowe looking for 7-8 years, Boyle and the Stars
From twitter unless otherwise noted David Pagnotta: The Flyers are not actively shopping Sean Couturier, but if they are able to land a top-two defenseman or a top-line scorer, they could move him. L.A. Lariviere: Ryane Clowe's agent wouldn't say…
NHL Rumors III: Ryane Clowe rumors update
From twitter unless otherwise noted 4:45 PM Sarah Baicker: Sources say that a Clowe trade to the Flyers won't happen if the Sharks insist on Sean Couturier. David Pollak: Clowe said he's open to either a trade-and-sign or as a…
Quick Hits: Scouting the Stars-Wild and Hawks-Ducks, Visnovsky, Coburn, Hossa, Greiss and Brodeur
Mike Heika: Scouting the Stars-Wild: Sharks, Senators and Avalanche. Chris Kuc: Scouting the Blackhawks-Ducks: Avalanche, Sharks, Flyers, Rangers, Senators and Canucks. NY Islanders on NHL.com: The Islanders have signed Lubomir Visnovsky to a two year contract extension. (Deal is said…
Quick Hits: Devils, Fisher and Spezza injuries, Visnovsky and Scouting the Lightning-Devils
The Fourth Period: The Devils are looking to add goal scorer by the deadline. Lou Lamoriello told the Star-Ledger, "There is no question in my mind a splash usually upsets things. Adding pieces complements," Lamoriello told the paper. "That's not…