Kaberle to Bruins close, B’s looking at secondary deal … Rangers interested in Kuba … ‘Hawks close on minor deal … Habs interested in Klesla and Huselius
Darren Dreger of TSN: "It's unlikely the deal gets done today, but sources say it's close and say the deal doesn't hinge on Kaberle signing an extension with the Bruins." The Bruins are working on another deal to create some…
Habs looking for top 6 and a Dman … Senators that are/might be available … White may be dealt soon … Flyers shopping Zherdev
David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens are still looking for a top 6 forward, and adding Paul Mara doesn't prevent them from adding another defenseman. Mara was a depth move with a cap hit of $210,000 for them. Still looking…
Ducks trade Paul Mara to the Canadiens
Dave Stubbs of Habs Inside/Out: The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Paul Mara from the Anaheim Ducks for a 2012 5th round pick. The pick the Ducks received previously belonged to them, they sent it to Montreal in the Maxim…
Forsberg to retire today … NY Rangers rumors … Kings have 5 scouts at FLA last night … Plus more
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Peter Forsberg will be retiring from hockey today after 2 games with the Avalanche. A 2:30 MT press conference has been called. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers will be looking for defenseman with…
Blues likely to be sellers … Only 2 viable players worth Leafs 1st rounder … Brodeur has MCL sprain … Flames looking for Top 6 and D depth
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: The Blues will need to go on a nice run if they hope to get back into the playoff race. It's looking more and more likely they will be sellers and not…
Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…
Rumors involving the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Hurricanes … and some injury notes
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings are intrigued by Oilers forward Ales Hemsky. The Oilers are listening to offers but are not desperate to trade him. The Kings hope more teams fall out of the playoff race, increasing the…
More Maple Leafs deals coming … Murray told to dump salaries in Ottawa … No pressure in Edmonton to make a deal
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: More Maple Leafs could be on their way out, with Tomas Kaberle's name at the front again this year, "You're right, about the last few years, you listen to the same stuff all the time," Kaberle…
Moves coming for the Bruins and ‘Hawks? Canucks lose another D … Plenty of scouts at 2 games last night
James Murphy of ESPN Boston: With Marc Savard being put on LTIR, “We're obviously going to have some flexibility now with replacement players, so in the next few weeks prior to the trade deadline, we'll be busy,” Chiarelli said. Chiarelli…
Sunday morning Rumor roundup part one
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: There are rumors that the NHL is looking into buying the Atlanta Thrashers and moving them to Winnipeg. They would raise $160 million, putting $35 million towards running the team, and offer $125 million…
“A one time thing” for Beauchemin benching … Mike Smith to waivers … Flyers and Canes could be looking to add … Starting goalies
James Mirtle via twitter: Ron Wilson said it was "A one game thing," for Beauchemin as he was a little banged up and other were playing better. (Francois Beauchemin sat the last half of the 3rd period and OT last…
Burke says hasn’t spoken SJ about Thornton … Malkin out tonight … Habs have $3.5 million in cap space … Edler out 3 months after surgery
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Brian Burke said "I have never spoken to Doug Wilson on that. Total fabrication." Burke was responding to internet rumors of a possible deal with the Sharks involving Joe Thornton. Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Jason…