Richards says No to waiving NTC, would love to return to Tampa … Bryzgalov demanded a lot from the Coyotes … Oilers willing to trade 1st overall … Rangers to buyout Drury
Joey Johnston of the Tampa Tribune: Brad Richards never wanted to leave Tampa, and would love to return. "I don't know what they're thinking as an organization," said Richards, 31, who has played for the Dallas Stars since the Lightning…
NHL Draft talk for Leafs, Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Rangers, and Devils … Head Coaching Positions in Ottawa and Minnesota
Mike Morreale of NHL.com: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke once again let everyone know he'd like to move up in the draft, "We're trying to move up, but haven't had any luck yet ... it's still pretty early," Burke said.…
Malhotra and Hamhuis could be out … More on Brad Richards … Koivu only Wild player they won’t trade … Jagr not ruling out NHL
Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Rumors that Manny Malhotra had emergency surgery on his eye on Tuesday were false. If he doesn't skate with teammates today, it's unlikely he'll play on Saturday. Dan Hamhuis is day-to-day with a…
Blackhawks sign Crawford … Werek and Etem sign entry level deals … Button has trade ideas for Capitals … Panthers want to bring Vokoun back
Elliott Pap of hte Vancouver Sun: Canucks winger Mikael Samuelsson will be out for the remainder of the season after adductor tendon and sports hernia surgery. Chicago Breaking Sports: The Blackhawks have signed Corey Crawford to a 3 year deal…
Bergeron needs medical clearance … Contract talks for Gorges and Markov next … Coaching candidates
Steve Conroy of the Boston Bruins: Patrice Bergeron just needs medical clearance before he can get back in the Bruins lineup. He took contact at yesterday's practice, and will take part in this mornings practice before deciding if he's in…
Boogaard passes away … Barnaby arrested … Osgood likely to retire … Why Radulov could be back with the Preds
New York Rangers forward Derek Boogaard passed away last night at the age 28. He was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment by his brothers. Michael Russo of the Star Tribune writes and excellent piece about the Boogeyman and is…
New Bruins lines … No truth to Richards, Carter rumors just yet … Wild coaching candidates … Flyers notes
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: With Patrice Bergeron likely out to start the conference finals, Tyler Seguin is likely in. Seguin practiced on right wing yesterday with Rich Peverley and Michael Ryder. Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Chris Kelly will…
Franzen re-injures ankle … Flyers off-season notes … Reasons why Lidstrom may not retire
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings forward Johan Franzen missed the 3rd period last night after re-aggravating his sprained ankle. Coach Mike Babcock said it will be up to Franzen if he goes Tuesday or not.…
Bryzgalov heading back to Russia? Markov and Canadiens to talk … Plenty of options for Boudreau if fired … 4 ‘Canes UFAs
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: A credible Russian media source is saying that SKA of the KHL has started negotiationg with Coyotes goalie Ilya Bryzgalov. SKA was the team that signed Evgeni Nabokov last season. Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: Tretiak says…
Wild could move Burns … Avs best bet for Vokoun … Pronger unlikely for tonight … Bogosian’s future
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Minnesota Wild may consider moving defenseman Brent Burns because they may not want to pay him $5 million a season when his current contract runs out after next year. They'll want offense in…
Bolland and Pronger doubtful for their Game 3’s … Bob or Boosh? Burke to put out an offer sheet? Options for Leafs
Chris Kuc via twitter: David Bolland is doubtful for Game 3 according to coach Joel Quennville. Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Backstrom and Arnott trade places at yesterday's practice. Capitals forward lines: Ovechkin-Arnott-Knuble, Sturm-Backstrom-Semin, Laich-Johansson-Chimera, Hendricks-Gordon-Bradley, King-Beagle-Fehr Sam Carchidi…
Wild fire Richards … Knuble re-signs with Capitals … Free agent notes on Parise, Vokoun, Stillman, MacArthur, Green, and Hedberg
Joe Yerdon via twitter: The Minnesota Wild have fired head coach Todd Richards. Mike Vogl via twitter: The Capitals have re-signed forward Mike Knuble to a 1 year, $2 million deal. Rich Chere via twitter: There have been no more…