Around the Boards: Jaroslav Halak Rumors, Markov back before Christmas, Khabibulin back aches
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Here are 4 main points that LeBrun took from day 1 of the Governor's meetings. He expands on those points in his blog. 1. Bettman told the board the league's involvement in Phoenix won't end up…
Around the Boards: Rangers – Coyotes talking trade, Halak back on the Block, the Afinogenov factor?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks reported that the New York Rangers have offered defensive prospect, Bobby Sanguinetti, to the Phoenix Coyotes for center Peter Mueller. The Coyotes countered by asking for either Brandon Dubinsky or Ryan Callahan. The…
Around the Boards: Interest in Hagman, Kadri Call-up? Markov on Skates
Ron Longley of the Toronto Sun: Dave Nonis, Senior VP of hockey operations, and right hand man to Brian Burke, confirmed that the Maple Leafs have received interest in Niklas Hagman. Nonis said “We’ve been listening. There’s a big different…
Around the Boards: Sopel to Leafs? Mueller, Stajan, Kostityn’s on the Block?
Pierre LeBrun on the CBC Hotstove and ESPN: The Leafs and Blackhawks' have reportedly been talking about Brent Sopel. Sopel is owed $2.5 million this year, and $2.0 million next season. For taking Sopel in a salary cap dump, the…
Around the Boards: The 3 Hawks’, Savard returning, Filatov gone, Gionta out
Bob McKenzie of TSN: Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are reportedly getting 5 year contract extensions, in excess of $6 million per year. Duncan Keith's deal could be for up to 13 years. Rich Thompson of the Boston Herald: It…
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting…
Around the Boards: Habs Goalie Controversy, ANA-TO, EDM-TB Trades Coming? Wings Looking for Goalie?
Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Stubbs outlines the Habs goalie controversy between Jarolsav Halak and Carey Price after a strange twist with Halak`s representative, Allan Walsh tweeting: “Interesting stat of the night ... Price is 10W, 32L in last…
Around the Boards: Eric Staal, Peter Forsberg, Jarome Iginla and Olli Jokinen
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Eric Staal has now joined Alex Ovechkin in the 'week-to-week' injury category. The Canes have really struggled this season with Staal in the lineup, and could be in even more trouble with…
Around the Boards: Fri. Oct. 30th
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: The Detroit Red Wings offense took another hit last night with Valtteri Filppula broke his right wrist. He'll be out for 6 to 8 weeks. Darren Helm may be given the first chance to…
Around the Boards: Thurs. Oct. 22nd
Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Hockey Night in Canada is considering removing the Toronto Maple Leafs from it's national coverage on Saturday nights. It wouldn't happen for at least a couple weeks since the Leafs play Canadian teams. Those…
Heatley Trade Request? Horton, Cogliano on the Block?
Expect to start hearing that Dany Heatley wants to be traded from the San Jose Sharks, he's been bumped to the 2nd power play line, and therefore cutting into his ice time. Don't the Sharks know not to mess with…
Trade Rumors involving the Montreal Canadiens
I don't know if there is any truth to these as it's coming from a 'source', but it's worth posting. I've never heard of this site before, but they're mentioning several rumors involving the Montreal Canadiens. Maybe this is the…