LeBrun’s Rumblings: Sens, Leafs, Oilers, Preds, Sharks and Wild
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Senators GM Bryan Murray didn't want Marc Methot contract negotiations to drag on this far. Methot's agent retired, and is now being handled by Mike Luit. The sides met last week, and if he's not signed…
Rumors II: Coyotes, Wings, Ducks and Canucks
Kevin Allen of USA Today: Coyotes Antoine Vermette could be the hottest commodity leading up to the deadline. Other players that could be dealt include: Jaromir Jagr, Jiri Tlusty, Marc Methot, Tyler Myers, Zbynek Michalek, Jeff Petry and Drew Stafford.…
Injuries: Shattenkirk, Hall, Hanzal, Severson, Eriksson plus more
St. Louis Blues: Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk will undergo abdominal surgery in the next seven to 10 days, and then will be week-to-week. Joanne Ireland: Oilers Taylor Hall re-aggravated his bruised bone that had kept him out for the previous three…
Morning Hits: Waivers, Declining the White House and Injuries
Pierre LeBrun: The Lightning put goaltender Evgeni Nabokov on waivers. Matt Baker: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman: "We didn’t feel it was right for Evgeni or the team to kind of keep him here if he’s not going to play." Yzerman…
Rumors: Coyotes, Devils, Stars, Leafs, Ducks, Habes, Sens and Sharks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Coyotes are open for business, but it won't be cheap. When the Senators called about Antoine Vermette, the Coyotes asked for Curtis Lazar or another top-end prospect. They want two pieces and a…
Rumors III: Rangers, Wild, Sens, Sabres, Wings, Coyotes and Leafs
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers had been rotating Matt Hunwick and John Moore as healthy scratches, but Hunwick has recently been more consistent and a little better according to coach Alain Vigneault. Hunwick holds the edge as…
Rumors II: OEL, Coyotes, Senators, Wings and Blue Jackets
Chris Stevenson: Coyotes GM Don Maloney on trade possibilities: “Where we’re at, we have to look at everybody and everything. There’s nobody that we wouldn’t talk about in a deal … The only player, obviously, Shane Doan is not going anywhere. Oliver Ekman-Larsson…
Injuries: Horton, Ehrhoff, Coyotes, Senators and Capitals
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nathan Horton showed up to the teams morning skate on Thursday. Horton didn't speak to the media. He had lunch with president of hockey operation John Davidson and GM Jarmo Kekalainen. “There’s…
Rumors I: Vermette, Winnik, O’Reilly, Legwand and the Canucks
TSN's Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Coyotes Antoine Vermette is the hottest commodity on the market with Ducks, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators and Blues showing some level of interest. The price keeps going up. The Coyotes could likely get a…
Morning Hits: Waivers, Injury Updates and Brodeur Press Conference
Pierre LeBrun: On waivers yesterday: T.J. Galiardi (WPG), Colby Robak (ANA) and Dylan Olsen (FLA). Pierre LeBrun: Martin Brodeur doesn't have any commitments beyond this season. He needs to see if he likes what he'll be doing with the Blues.…
Rumors II: Wild, Hurricanes, Kings, Senators and Babcock
The Fourth Period: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is still looking for goaltending help and he could extend his search to the Eastern Conference. The Wild could consider Maple Leafs James Reimer, who has one-year left on his deal. The Wild…
Morning Hits: Brodeur, Waivers, Fines and Injury Updates
Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Martin Brodeur will be back with the Devils at some point, but will finish the season with the Blues. Lamoriello: "I don't think it's a case of choosing. He's been (in St. Louis)…