More rumors and notes involving: Sharks, Kings, Sabres, Avs, Capitals, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Devils, Blackhawks, Stars and Flames
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources are saying the San Jose Sharks are looking into deals for Blue Jackets Rick Nash and Jeff Carter. Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson is still looking to get a 1st round pick, a…
Morning rumors and notes involving: Red Wings, Oilers, Maple Leafs, Selanne, Okposo, Sharks, Hurricanes and Islanders
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Red Wings will still look to add depth up front. "I'll kick the tires until 3 o'clock on Monday," Holland said. "If we don't do anything, I'm happy. I think we're a better team." The…
Quick hits on: Blue Jackets, Ott, Harding, Hurricanes, Avery, Bertuzzi, Radulov, Sharks and Prust
Darren Dreger via twitter: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson said that ownership has been very supportive so far, and that trade talks have become more focused. He also noted that he's received lots of "creativity" in trade interest with several…
Twitter quick hits involving: Ruutu, Kuznetsov, Eaton, Nabokov, Lecavalier, Datsyuk, Wisniewski, Langenbrunner, Koivu and Conklin
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Hurricanes are waiting for Tuomo Ruutu to decide on their contract offer. They need to know by Wednesday, as he'll likely be back on the trade block if he doesn't re-sign. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter:…
Pens would like a 40 goal scorer, but … Sens interested in Ruutu, listening to offers on Kuba and Gonchar … Buyers, Sellers, etc … Havlat skating
Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Ray Shero: "We're playing well, getting healthy, and that means more than anything. If I could get a 40-goal scorer or something that makes sense, I'd do that. But ..." Bruce Garrioch…
Sunday morning rumors and notes involving deadline buyers and sellers, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Kings, Blackhawks and Oilers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: “The prices, in some cases, are embarrassing,” said a league executive. “They’re going to get more realistic closer to the deadline, but right now teams are asking for too much for their players.” Garrioch…
Afternoon rumors involving: Blue Jackets, Jets, Sabres, Canadiens, Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, Kings, Avalanche, Islanders, Crosby, Hunter and starting goalies
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets don't expect to make any trades this weekend, but one phone call could change that. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said yesterday there's no doubt he's a…
Afternoon trade rumors involving Kubina, Zidlicky, Carter, Kane, Miller, Knuble and the Kings
Damian Cristodero via twitter: Lightning defenseman Pavel Kubina has been asked to provide a list of teams he'd accept a trade too. Kubina has a limited no trade clause. GM Steve Yzerman wouldn't say if a trade is imminent, but…
Injury notes on Green, Howard, Backstrom, Peverley … Stars lines and starting goalies
Tarik El-Bashir via twitter: Capitals GM George McPhee said that defenseman Mike Green will travel with the team and could play this weekend. Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Jimmy Howard will start…
State of the Anaheim Ducks: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by J.P. Hoornstra of Allpuck and the Los Angeles News Group and can be found on twitter at @jphoornstra. "I have two players who are unavailable," Anaheim Ducks general manager Bob Murray declared to a pair of Southern California…
Zidlicky waive no-trade for Devils … Caps working phones … Pens get cavity seach … Leaf notes … Ruutu out 3 weeks … Scouts for 2 games
Darren Dreger via twitter: Marek Zidlicky has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to go to the Devils. A deal isn't done yet. Elliotte Friedman of CBC: No GM is burning up the phone more than Capitals GM George McPhee.…
Carter will be moved … Smyth staying with Oilers … Rangers want top 6 … Zidlicky could be dealt within days … Lines and starting goalies
Brian Huddle via twitter: Huddle noted that Aaron Portzline said on TSN1050 that Blue Jackets forward Jeff Carter WILL be moved. David Pagnotta via twitter: The Rangers want to bring in a top 6 scorer, possibly a 3rd pairing, physical…