Ducks acquire Jarkko Ruutu from the Senators for a pick
The Anaheim Ducks have acquired Jarkko Ruutu from the Ottawa Senators for a 2011 6th round pick. Ruutu will give the Ducks 3rd or 4th line some nice sandpaper for their playoff drive. It doesn't seem like much of a…
Kaberle to Bruins close, B’s looking at secondary deal … Rangers interested in Kuba … ‘Hawks close on minor deal … Habs interested in Klesla and Huselius
Darren Dreger of TSN: "It's unlikely the deal gets done today, but sources say it's close and say the deal doesn't hinge on Kaberle signing an extension with the Bruins." The Bruins are working on another deal to create some…
Habs looking for top 6 and a Dman … Senators that are/might be available … White may be dealt soon … Flyers shopping Zherdev
David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens are still looking for a top 6 forward, and adding Paul Mara doesn't prevent them from adding another defenseman. Mara was a depth move with a cap hit of $210,000 for them. Still looking…
Kings – Oilers talking Hemsky … White could be traded by ‘Canes soon … Pens playing waiting game … Phillips wants to stay in Ottawa
Dennis Bernstein via twitter: No definitive offer from LA Kings for Ales Hemsky, but talk is increasing. Possibly a Simmonds and Teubert package or Simmonds and top defenseman prospect/1st round pick. Bob McKenzie and Chip Alexander via twitter: Ian White…
Bogosian not happy in Atlanta … Bruins looking at 9 Dmen … Kovalev days in OTT could be numbered … Arnott undecided about waiving no trade
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Though he hasn't officially asked for a trade, it's been noted that Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian isn't happy in Atlanta and may like a change of scenery by next year. James Mirtle of the Globe and…
Bruins acquire Chris Kelly from the Senators
The Boston Bruins have acquired Chris Kelly from the Ottawa Senators for a 2011 2nd round pick. Kelly carries a $2.125 million cap hit, and is under contract until the end of next season. He has a $2 million salary…
Forsberg to retire today … NY Rangers rumors … Kings have 5 scouts at FLA last night … Plus more
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Peter Forsberg will be retiring from hockey today after 2 games with the Avalanche. A 2:30 MT press conference has been called. Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers will be looking for defenseman with…
Kings planning something big? Flyers looking at Versteeg … Kovalev could fit in Pittsburgh … Anderson back Monday … NHL Sources Say Video
It was noted on twitter last night that several LA Kings prospects were deleted from their website (prospects page) and later added back. Players mentioned were Braydon Schenn, Oscar Moller and Colten Teubert. David Pagnotta via twitter: The LA Kings…
Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…
What the Senators failed to mention about Fisher trade … Blackhawks looking for D, not shopping Seabrook … Roster notes
Wayne Scanlan via twitter: "In their Fisher trade release, Senators failed to mention if the Preds don't win a playoff round, there is NO additional draft pick to Ott." Chris Kuc via twitter: Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said he's…
No response from Phillips yet, Spezza hasn’t been asked to waive no-trade … Flyers scouting Leafs and Panthers … Versteeg could be next … Anderson leaves Avs
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Philadelphia Flyers are still interested in Erik Cole, but the Hurricanes are holding on to the 8th spot, and likely wouldn't move him if they are still in the playoff hunt. Bruce Garrioch…
More Maple Leafs deals coming … Murray told to dump salaries in Ottawa … No pressure in Edmonton to make a deal
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: More Maple Leafs could be on their way out, with Tomas Kaberle's name at the front again this year, "You're right, about the last few years, you listen to the same stuff all the time," Kaberle…