Rumors: Avalanche, Penguins, Predators and Senators
Craig Custance of ESPN: Nathan MacKinnon will be a restricted free agent after the season, and his next contract will help set a market for the future contract for Connor McDavid when his entry level deal is up in three…
Rumors II: The Shootout, Larsson, Klefbom, Ceci, Antropov, and Spezza
Amalie Benjamin from the Boston Globe in an interview with commissioner Gary Bettman discussing the shootout: Bettman said that the shootout is non-negotiable but that the NHL is willing to try its best to cut down on shootouts. The NHL…
Trade Target: Edmonton Oilers Jeff Petry
Jeff Petry is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. Defencemen are again the hottest…
Rumors III: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Oilers, Capitals and Flames
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline with the No. 1 priority being to clean up their cap situation and create some flexibility. They are opening up contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody…
NHL Rumors XI: Oilers, Bruins, Michalek, Thornton, Kesler, and Tootoo
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Joe Haggerty on Bruins Johnny Boychuk on CBS radio: “Going back out to Western Canada, maybe that wouldn’t be the worst thing for him (Boychuk), an Edmonton native, and something he might be amenable…
NHL Rumors IV: The Stars and Oilers
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars put Aaron Rome on unconditional waivers for the purpose of using the first of their compliance buyouts. Rome had a year left on his contract and was scheduled to make $1.6…
NHL Rumors III: The Rangers and Their Free Agents, Oilers and Flyers
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Brad Richards relationship with Martin St. Louis and his leadership role after Ryan Callahan left makes a buyout decision not as easy as it once was. Do the Rangers look for a No. 1 center, possibly…
Morning Rumors: Del Zotto, Weber, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Sabres
Renaud Lavoie: Rangers Michael Del Zotto will be a healthy scratch tonight and Lavoie is hearing that a trade is a possibility. Patrick Kearns: "What is Michael Del Zotto's value even at this point? Still young, former first round pick,…
Doan was close to signing with the Flyers … Sheahan was arrested in a Teletubby costume … Klefbom surgery choice
Sarah Baicker of CSNPhilly: A day after Shane Doan re-signed with the Coyotes in September, his agent, Terry Bross, posted a picture of two Shane Doan jersey's in Flyers colors on instagram. The picture had the caption “So glad this didn’t…
Injury updates on Klefbom, Gudbranson and Murray … Crosby thinking about going overseas … Stamkos staying … Tavares to get new deal
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers prospect Oscar Klefbom's season could be over according to Swedish reporter Johan Eriksson. “Klefbom will undergo surgery which means his season is over,” Eriksson reports on Twitter. “Should be in Edmonton right now…
Ryan looking overseas … Giroux has only a stinger … Klefbom injury update
Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: According to Expressen, Bobby Ryan is in talks with Mora of HockeyAllsvenskan. A rough translation from Aftonbladet: "Yes, we're looking at it, but there is nothing that is clear," confirming the club director Peter Hermodsson…
Injury report for: Hagelin, Bergenheim, Kopecky, Goc, Landeskog, Cowen and Klefbom
Larry Brooks via twitter: Rangers Carl Hagelin sustained a shoulder injury a couple weeks ago. The extent of the injury in not known, but surgery is not required. As per lockout rules, Hagelin is not permitted to get rehab from…