Morning Hits: Bickell, Lindholm, Luongo, Ranger, Rielly, Bortuzzo and the Blues 12 Days of Christmas video
Tim Sasssone: Blackhawks Bryan Bickell was activated from the IR and Jeremy Morin has been sent to the AHL. Szymon Szemberg: The Hurricanes will loan Elias Lindholm to Sweden for the World Juniors. Dan Murphy: Roberto Luongo will start in net…
Afternoon Hits: Futa, Thornton and Neal, Forsberg, Dumba, Rielly, Devils Injuries, Lupul and Duchene
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Sabres have asked permission to speak with Kings Director of Amateur Scouting, Mike Futa, as they continue their search for a new GM. Jimmy Murphy: Bruins Shawn Thornton will get more games than…
Morning Hits: 2014-15 Salary Cap, Liles, Rielly, Pandolfo, Gilroy and Halak
Bob McKenzie: 2014-15 salary cap projection should come next week, sounding like it could be around $70 million. Stephen Whyno: The Maple Leafs have recalled John-Michael Liles. Bob McKenzie: Liles' recall doesn't necessarily mean that the Leafs will loan Morgan Rielly…
Morning Rumors: Khudobin, Peters, Mason, Vanek, Diaz, Callahan, Gleason, Dubnyk, Bryzgalov and World Juniors
Craig Custance: Hurricanes Anton Khudobin is close to returning to the lineup, and the Hurricanes are getting some trade interest in both Khudobin and Justin Peters. Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that it could be to distracting to…
Morning Rumors: Klesla, Canucks and Rielly
Jim Matheson: "The sudden recall of Klesla by Coyotes after clearing waivers smells of a trade. His $2.97 mil out, another contract coming in." The Fourth Period: The Canucks are looking for a scoring second line winger. They have been…
Morning Hits: Dubinsky, Rielly, Miele, Giguere and Winchester to have hearing
Larry Brooks: Blue Jackets Brandon Dubinsky: "My relationship with Torts fell apart last yr I was there. I felt his relationship with other players could have been same thing." Dubinsky said he wasn't surprised that John Tortorella was fired. Marian…
Morning Rumors: Subban, Team Needs, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Predators, Oilers and Yakupov
Chris Nichols: Louis Jean said that P.K. Subban and the Canadiens will begin contract extension talks within the next two weeks. Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio: "the critical question that needs to be asked: is Therein giving PK tough love…
Afternoon Hits: Bertuzzi, Timonen, Scott, Schneider, Rielly, Maatta, Waivers and HBO 24/7
Michael Drapack of CBC: Steve Moore's civil suit against Todd Bertuzzi is expected to start on Sept. 8th 2014 and last about three months. Moore filed the suit in 2006, and is looking for $38 million. The case was to…
Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Tootoo, Leafs, Kings, Alfredsson, Flames, Gardiner and Jets
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I spoke to Dale Tallon this week & I'd be comfortable saying the Leafs have interest in Kulikov. So do 20 other teams" Hope Smoke: Dreger on TSN Radio: "the market is open in Florida…
Morning Hits: Monahan, Rielly, Schneider, Lundqvist, Teenages and Newbury
Aaron Vickers: Flames GM Jay Feaster announces that Sean Monahan will stay in Calgary for the season. Sunaya Sapurji: The Flames will decide closer to the World Junior Championship if he'll be allowed to go or not. Canada's camp will start…
Afternoon Hits: Europe, Alfie, Rielly, Boyle, Ristolainen, Helm, Smith, Bournival, Timonen, Pietro, Burns and Clowe
Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA will have another meeting this week regarding going to Europe. Bill Roose: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson will play in his 10th game this season and will collect a $2 million bonus. Jonas Siegel: Maple…
Morning Hits: Senators losses, Rielly, Connolly recalled and starting goalies
Bruce Garrioch: Eugene Melnyk said he lost $110 million since buying the Senators. Travis Yost: In August Melnyk said that he lost $94 since taking over the team. Two months later he's saying he's lost $110 million. James Gordon: Melnyk said that…