NHL Injuries: Blues, Mitchell, Hillen, Laich, Myers and Clowe
Jason Gregor: Blues Federko: "I believe Backes will start for sure. Oshie is a bit of a question because it was a head injury, but I expect he'll play." ... "It looks like Berglund will miss this series so someone like Ott, Paajarvi or…
NHL Rumors I: Jets, Canucks, Red Wings, Oilers, Panthers and Brodeur
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets have to trade Evander Kane, but they won't get full value for him. Could the Jets and Canucks work out a deal, Kane for Alex Edler and a prospect? The Red Wings…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Canucks, Penguins, Kings, Panthers, Senators and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sabres GM Tim Murray is willing to trade almost anyone. He's been shopping Chris Stewart, Christian Ehrhoff, Luke Adam and Drew Stafford. They will also listen to offers on Marcus Foligno, Johan Larsson and…
NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Kane, Brodeur, Ward, Staal and MacLean
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Canuck Ryan Kesler has already asked for a trade out of Vancouver. The organization may now realize that he needs to be dealt. Pierre LeBrun on an ESPN podcast: "In terms of Kesler, not…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Islanders, Blues, Jets, Maple Leafs, Gilmour and the Bruins
Randy Miller of NJ.com: It's very likely the Devils will make a strong attempt to sign Cory Schneider to a long-term contract. His deal expires after next season. If they are not able to sign him to an extension, they…
NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Blues, Devils, Senators and Ducks
Bob Duff: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Henrik Zetterberg (back surgery) should be able to start skating next week. The earliest he could return to the lineup would be late in the first round. Bob Duff: Red Wings…
NHL Rumors: Callahan, Markov, Jagr, Iginla, Torts, Carlyle, Jets, Giordano, Ekblad and McCabe
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Ryan Callahan's agent, Steve Bartlett, said that he spoke with Lightning GM Steve Yzerman over the weekend, with Yzerman saying he'd like to talk contract extension after the season. "Yeah, we’d love to sign him," said…
NHL Rumors: Brodeur, Maple Leafs FAs and Coaches, and Jones
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Martin Brodeur is "80 percent sure" that he'll play next season and hasn't ruled out remaining with the Devils. “I’m not closing (the door) here at all,” Brodeur told The Star-Ledger. “It will be a…
NHL Rumors: Wang and Islanders, Brodeur, Spezza, Panthers, Sharks, Leino and Petrov
Bob McKenzie: Islanders owner Charles Wang is in talks to sell his majority stake in the team. Nothing is done, and no telling if it will get done. Talks are underway. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Devils Martin Brodeur appears more…
Morning Hits: Faulk, Gelinas, van Reimsdyk, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Renaud Lavoie: Justin Faulk's deal with the Hurricanes contains a modified no-trade clause in which he would accept a trade to 15 teams. Rich Chere: Devils Eric Gelinas said he "completely understands" if they want to use a veteran deferenseman…
Injury Notes: Saad, Carter, Joensuu, Fowler, Huberdeau, Zucker, Mitchell, Ericsson and Stuart
Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks Brandon Saad could possibly play tonight. Michal Rozsival will be out a few games with a lower-body injury. Rich Chere: The Devils recalled Tim Sestitio as Ryan Carter is out with an upper-body injury. Edmonton Oilers: Jesse Joensuu is out four weeks with a high ankle sprain. Eric Stephens:…