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.…
Morning Hits: Callahan, Hagelin, Eakins Canucks, Avs, Horton, Richards, Sharks, Leafs and the Hotstove video
TSN: Both Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin had shoulder surgeries on Friday to repair torn left labrums. TSN: The Stars have been granted permission from the Maple Leafs to interview Marlies coach Dallas Eakins. Eakins has received head coaching interest…
Free Agent Notes and Draft Signings: Wings, Rangers, Red Wings, Senators, Leafs, Sharks, Islanders and Coyotes
Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk said he wants to sign a contract extension with the Red Wings. He's looking forward to playing with the Wings beyond next season. Katie Strang: The Rangers haven't started contract talks with Henrik Lundqvist. It's not…
Coaching Hits: Canucks, Rangers and Avs … Gretzky, Messier, Eakins, Vigneault and Foote
Darren Dreger: There is no truth to the rumor that Wayne Gretzky interviewed for the Canucks coaching position. Sportnet: According to Nick Kypreos, Gretzky and Mark Messier have interest in Rangers coaching position. Darren Dreger: The Rangers have received permission…
Coaching Hits: Lightning, Oilers, Stars, Canucks and Rangers
Craig Custance: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman has declined to say if teams have asked permission to speak with Guy Boucher. Added that it would be up to the hiring team to break the news. Bob McKenzie: The Oilers and Lightning…