Injury Notes: Flyers, Canes, Habs, Wild, Sens and More
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Philadelphia Flyers: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that defenseman Michael Del Zotto will be out for four to five weeks with a lower-body injury. Tim Panaccio: Putting Del Zotto on the LTIR to start the…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Sabres, Oilers and Flames
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Hearing that a couple of Western Conference teams are kicking tires on Canadiens goalie Mike Condon. A trade is a possibility. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl: Sabres coach Dan Bylsma on…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Stars, Blues and Outdoor Games
On the Calgary Flames ... Andy Strickland: The Calgary Flames and Brian Elliott's camp have begun contract extension talks. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on contract extension talks between the Flames and Elliott. “I mean, clearly…
Afternoon Hits: Blues, Kings, Panthers, Hawks, Sens and more
On the St. Louis Blues ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL and central registry confirmed that Vladimir Sobotka will return to Avangard Omsk. Aivis Kalnins: Avangard released a statement saying that Sobotka is under contract with them and has no rights to play…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Paul Almeida: A reliable source said that the Oilers are talking with free agent defenseman Kris Russell about a short-term contract. Dustin Nielson: The Oilers reached out to free agent defenseman a couple days ago. The two…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Seidenberg, Flames and Canadiens
On Kris Russell and Dennis Seidenberg ... Frank Seravalli on TSN: Kris Russell's agent, Allain Roy, said over the weekend that he's spoken with eight teams. Roy added that a deal is likely to happen before the end of the World…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Free Agents, and the Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes and Martin Hanzal ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: After a career high 41 points last season, Martin Hanzal is entering the final season of his five-year deal. Hanzal's camp and the GM John Chayka will…
NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Update – Part 82
On Jimmy Vesey ... Ryan Rishaug: Jimmy Vesey's camp was having some last minute contract talks with the Buffalo Sabres. He's still likely to go to free agency, but the Sabres are still in the mix. Mike Harrington of the…
Rumors and Notes: Roy, Canadiens, Avs and College Free Agents
On Patrick Roy ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: There was already heat on Montreal Canadiens head coach Michel Therrien, and it will likely only get hotter after Patrick Roy resigned from the Colorado Avalanche. Therrien is likely on…
NHL Rumors: Perron, Vesey, Elias, Nyquist and Thornton
On David Perron ... Matt Drake of Habs Eye On The Prize: David Perron said that his first choice was to re-sign with the Anaheim Ducks according to his interview with the RDS. It was down to the Montreal Canadiens…
NHL Atlantic Division: Rink Rumblings Grading The Summer
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the NHL five weeks prior to the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of need through trades and…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Subban, RNH, Capitals and Blackhawks
On P.K. Subban ... Grant McCagg: Was told by an NHL source last week that while P.K. Subban was with the Montreal Canadiens, he was late for practice 18 times. McCagg notes that is about 16 times too many. On…