NHL Rumors: Flyers and Ryan, Letang, Briere, Bernier, Canucks, Filppula, Sens, Canes, Lundqvist, Richards and Weiss
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Two non-Flyers sources have said that the Ducks are shopping Bobby Ryan and that the Flyers are interested. Names that have been discussed are defenseman Braydon Coburn and the 11th overall pick. “Still a lot to…
Quick Hits: Hossa, Gretzky, Tippett, Devils and an Las Vegas arena
Tim Sassone: Marian Hossa's may have a hip problem from a Zdeno Chara cross check earlier in the series. Adam Jahns: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Hossa is "likely" to play tonight. Caroline Cameron: Wayne Gretzky on rumors last week…
Quick Hits: Bernier, Blue Jackets, Vigneault, Bryzgalov and Rask
Andy Strickland: Kings RFA Jonathan Bernier fired his agent on Sunday. Aaron Portzline: Portzline agrees with the executive who thinks the Blue Jackets needs to make two "pick" trades with a top a top prospect to get into the top…
Richards may be staying in New York … Bobrovsky talks to continue this week
The Fourth Period: With Alain Vigneault joining the Rangers, they may no longer be leaning towards buying Brad Richards out. They might keep him for another season to see how it goes. Michael Arce of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets…
A mixed bag of free agent, draft and coaching news, trade rumors and other goodies
Apologies for the site being down today, server issues that were out of my control. Here is what I would have posted this morning if I was able too, all in one giant post. Darren Dreger: The Flyers are working…
Injury Notes: Horton, Del Zotto and Kane
DJ Bean of WEEI: Source with "direct knowledge" is saying that Bruins Nathan Horton has been dealing with chronic left shoulder subluxation. He originally suffered the injury in a fight with Jarome Iginla on April 20th. He receives shots before…
Coaching Hits: Bylsma and the Penguins, McLellan, Vigneault, Stevens and Maple Leafs
Rob Rossi: Penguins extend Dan Bylsma for two years. Assistants Granato and Reirden also extended. Darren Dreger: Sharks extend head coach Todd McLellan. Darren Dreger: Alain Vigneault met with the Rangers on Tuesday and is expected to talk again with…
Free Agent Hits: Malkin, Bobrovsky, the Sedin’s, McDonagh, Bickell and Ellis
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Ray Shero wants settle their coaching situation so he can focus on Evgeni Malkin, then Pascal Dupuis and Kris Letang. It could cost the Penguins around $10 million a year to keep…
GM and Coaching Hits: Sather, Ruff, King, Dineen and Stevens
James Murphy on Murphy's Hockey Law: Murphy says not to be surprised if Rangers GM Glen Sather decides to step down as team GM. Sources say that Sather is considering it. He would keep his role of team President. Jim…
Quick Hits: Eakins to be introduced today, Rangers coaching odds, No Bylsma decision yet, Fleury is Penguins No. 1
James Mirtle: The Oilers will introduce Dallas Eakins as their next head coach this afternoon. Andrew Gross: Gross goes through possible Rangers coaches: Dan Bylsma (5-1), Wayne Gretzky (20-1), Mark Messier (7-1), Lindy Ruff (10-1), Dave Tippett (5-1) and Alain…
Morning Hits: Final starts on Wed., Eakins replacing Kruger, Rangers coaching candidates, Doughty’s bum ankle, MacTavish Presser
NHL: The Stanley Cup Final gets underway on Wednesday in Chicago at 8:00 pm ET. Game 2 goes on Saturday at 8:00 pm ET. Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers fire head coach Ralph Krueger. Ryan Rishaug: Sounding like Dallas Eakins will…
Morning Rumors: Goalies, Coaches, Ryan, Hainsey, Yakupov, Hurricanes and Bobrovsky
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is talk that as many as 10 teams are thinking about their goaltending situation. Among the teams thinking No. 1 goalies are: Flyers, Panthers, Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Blues, Lightning, Flames, Wild and Islanders.…