Panthers trade Brennan to Predators for Butler
The Florida Panthers have traded defenseman T.J. Brennan to the Nashville Predators for forward Bobby Butler. The 24-year old Brennan was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, 31st overall in the second round of the 2007 draft. Brennan is a…
Free Agent Hits: Voynov, Wheeler, Little, Komarov, Ranger, Kovalev, Gonchar, Josi, Iginla, Kings and Blues
Igor Eronko: An exec from Traktor (KHL) said they made an offer to Kings RFA defenseman Slava Voynov, but there is no belief that he would accept it: ‘We know it’s almost unreal, but we’re going to try to sign…
Trade Rumors: Kessel, Penguins trio, Goligoski or Daly and the Leafs should move up in the draft
Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Feschuk thinks it's time for the Maple Leafs to trade Phil Kessel. There’d be no better time to trade Kessel, considering his excellent run of play as the league’s sixth-leading regular-season scorer has put…
Quick Hits: Stanley Cup final dates, Eakins, McDonald, Nichol, Klimchuk, Morrissey, Richards and Zherdev
Bob McKenzie: With the Blackhawks win and if both the Blackhawks and Bruins clinch their series in 5 games or less, the Stanley Cup final would start on Wednesday. In other words, if both series are over by Sunday night,…
NHL Draft Hits: The Avs, Panthers, Predators, Oilers and Blue Jackets may be listening to offers
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Avalanche (No. 1) and Panthers (No. 2) have already said they could move their picks for the right price. The Predators at No. 4 are keeping their options open. “We’ll entertain offers. We’ve already…
Morning Hits: Ian White, 2011 unsigned draft picks and Colin Wilson
Red Wings Front: (h/t Pro Hockey Talk) It doesn't sound like Ian White will be back with the Red Wings next season. “It didn’t go the way Whitey wanted it,” Babcock said. “Whitey’s a real good person, a real good man. We…
Free Agent Notes: Filppula, Devils, Raffl and Belov
Joe Yerdon: If Red Wings Valtteri Filppula doesn't re-sign, Yerdon keeps thinking the Flames. Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: The Devils have begun contract talks with Patrick Elias, David Clarkson and Dainius Zubrus. “We’re talking to all of them…
Morning Hits: Wolski, Scott, Brunner, Roy and Hemsky
Alessandro Seren Rosso: Wojtek Wolski signed with Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod of the KHL. Renaud Lavoie: The Sabres signed John Scott to a one-year deal at $750,000. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings would like to…
Morning Hits: Burish, Bolland, Emery, Rinne, Danis and the Canucks
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks winger Adam Burish will miss the second round with an upper-body injury. Burish was slashed on the hand by Alex Edler in Game 4. Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Dave Bolland…
Morning Hits: MacDonald, Price, Vokoun, Predators and Canucks
Arthur Staple: Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a broken hand and is likely done for the playoffs. Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price suffered a lower-body injury, possibly a hamstring or groin at the end of regulation and…
Morning Hits: Preds sign Hornqvist, Rask between Howard and Price, Oilers 1st pick in play, Jets storylines
PR Nashville Predators: The Predators have signed forward Patric Hornqvist to a five-year, $21.25 million contract extension. “As we build towards the 2013-14 season and beyond, re-signing Patric Hornqvist was an off-season priority,” Poile said. “Since joining the Predators, he has…
Roster and Goalie Notes: Callahan, Clowe, Bolland, Emery, Pominville, Forsberg and starting goalies
Andrew Gross: Rangers Ryan Callahan may have hurt his hand blocking a shot last night and is not at practice today. Derek Dorsett is in a non-contact jersey. Jim Cerny: Ryane Clowe is not practicing today. Kris Newbury is practicing. Collene…