Morning Hits: GM Meetings and Unsigned 2012 2nd Round Draft Picks
Darren Dreger: Senators GM Bryan Murray isn't completely sold on the coaches challenge. Expended video review may be a better way to go. Renaud Lavoie: GMs will propose today that it's the refs who would revise the play at the…
Morning Hits II: St. Louis, Flyers, Weber, Stastny, Spezza and Meszaros Trade
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik when he heard that Martin St. Louis wanted to be traded. “A little sadness and disappointment at the time,’’ Vinik said before Thursday night’s game against the Sabres. Vinik wanted…
Trade Deadline Fallout III: Bruins, Canucks, Penguins, Ducks, Predators and Devils
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Flyers are retaining half of Andrej Meszaros's $4 million salary cap hit.Bruins president Cam Neely said on the radio that they had a deal for a player fall through as another trade did…
Trade Deadline Fallout I: Ducks, Canucks, Flames, Predators, Flyers, Wild, Caps and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Ducks and Canucks had serious trade discussions about Ryan Kesler. Sources say that the Ducks offered Sami Vatenen, a first round pick and another player. "We entertained multiple offers in multiple situations and none of them…
NHL Trade: Predators Trade Legwand To Detroit For Eaves, Jarnkrok and Pick
The Nashville Predators trade center David Legwand to the Detroit Red Wings for Patrick Eaves, Calle Jarnkrok and a 3rd round pick. What do you think of the trade? Click for stats
Afternoon Rumors III: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players
Brian Lawton: "Hearing that all talk surrounding Brodeur has ended. He will NOT be Traded...... Finishes yr with Devils." Bob McKenzie: "NSH C David Legwand in play. PIT, DET, ANA, PIT all possible destinations." David Pagnotta: "Blue Jackets also looking…
Morning Rumors II: Kesler, Bourque, Cammalleri, Callahan, Hemsky, Maple Leafs and Ruutu
Steve Simmons: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren has told other GMs that he doesn't have a deal for Ryan Kesler and isn't likely going to be making one. David Pagnotta: The Penguins are still in the mix for Canucks Ryan Kesler.…
Morning Rumors VII: Twitter Rumors Involving A Bunch Of Teams And Players
Chip Alexander: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said that there have been a lot of trade calls this week, but wouldn't say who was drawing the most interest. John Glennon: Predators GM David Poile said that at this point, David Legwand…
Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals
TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…
Morning Hits: Rinne, Nolan, Sabres, Panthers, Drewiske, Bolland and Orlov Has Phone Hearing
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: He hasn't officially been recalled by the Predators, but Pekka Rinne could be returning to the team with week after his second rehab start with Milwaukee of the AHL. “Now I’m looking forward to getting…
Afternoon Hits III: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Senators, Blackhawks, Kesler, MacDonald and Predators
Arthur Staple of Newsday: After the Blues and Sabres trade, the Blues for sure will not have an interest in Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald since they likely won't have a first round pick in the next two drafts. Reports have…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Anaheim Ducks
Written by Justin Ritzel and can be followed at @justinritzel. Despite sitting atop the National Hockey League standings for a better part of the past two months, there is a shred of doubt of the legitimacy on whether the Anaheim Ducks…