Morning Hits: Thornton, Malart, Rielly, Gibbons, Hellberg and Lundqvist
Pierre LeBrun: Bruins Shawn Thornton's appeal is for Friday morning with Gary Bettman. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen on Ilari Malart's decision to leave the AHL for the KHL: "(Disappointing) in a way, yes, but it's something we were…
Morning Rumors: Predators, Sharks, Leafs, Niewendyk and Sabres
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile still thinks he has the team to make a push and is "exercising patience." “If we could improve the team by trade, I would be happy to do that. On the flip…
Morning Rumors: Panthers, Predators, Leafs, Habs, Hurricanes, Canucks, Jets, Sabres, Oilers, Ducks, Pens and Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Avalanche and Panthers did have serious talks about Dmitry Kulikov, and may do so again. Panthers Tim Thomas could be a trade deadline target. He has a no-movement clause in his contract. Predators GM David…
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 Rumors: Kulikov, Islanders, Michalek, Del Zotto, Clowe, Predators and Moulson
Adrian Dater via Sulia: Dater has also heard that an Avs-Panthers deal involving Dmitry Kulikov may have fell through due to the fear that Kulikov may bolt for the KHL on a big contract offer at the end of the…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Habs, Preds, Isles, Sabres, Blues, Canes, Pens and Avs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk has heated up, but not many teams have the salary cap space to make moves. “We have a cap world with parity but no flexibility,” said the executive. “It’s very difficult for teams…
Morning Hits: Islanders, Capitals, Habs, Predators, Avs, Sens, Leafs, Panthers, Canucks and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Islanders GM Garth Snow is working the phones. The ideal scenario for the Islanders would be for Sabres Ryan Miller to waive his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for the remainder of the season.…
Forbes 2013 NHL Team Values
Forbes put out their annual evaluation of NHL Team Values today. The Maple Leafs top out the list with a value of $1.15 billion. Seven teams are valued at $500 million or more. Six teams are valued at $200 million…
Morning Rumors: Predators, Hiller, Neuvirth, Backlund, Ruutu, Tlusty, Senators and Nyquist
Pierre LeBrun: If the Predators don't get good news regarding Pekka Rinne's hip, they could start making calls again for a goalie. They have spoken with the Ducks about Jonas Hiller. Capitals GM George McPhee may not be interested in…
Morning Rumors: Phaneuf, Fenton, Booth and Grabovski
Hope Smoke: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis: "it's our intention to get Dion signed. It has to be at a number that will allow us to continue to build our team" SN 590 The Fan: Nonis: "We're going to try & get…
Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Hossa, Bozak, Ashton, Skinner, Semin, Grigorenko, Olesz and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: The Oilers put Steve MacIntyre on waivers. Patrick Williams: Marian Hossa will be back in the lineup for the Blackhawks. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak won't play tonight, but is hopeful for Saturday. David Alter: The Maple…
Morning Rumors: Senators, Team Needs, Flyers and Rangers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Two sources had said that Senators GM Bryan Murray is working the phones trying to find a top four defenseman that would be able to step in right away. "I get the sense Murray…