Morning Hits: Kane, Sydor, Datsyuk, Sharks, and Islanders
Stefano Esposito of the Chicago Sun-Times: Patrick Kane has met with investigators from the Erie County District Attorney's office according to unnamed law enforcement sources. Kane's attorney was there, and one source in the News' story said a detective from…
Rumors: Stamkos, Kopitar, Bruins, Glencross, and Andersson
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Lightning and Steven Stamkos haven't started contract extension talks. The Kings and Anze Kopitar have exchanged initial numbers, but that is about as far along as they've progressed. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane's contracts that kick…
Morning Hits: Kane, Dupuis, and Lemaire
Rick Westhead: "Spoke to Buffalo attorney Arthur Pressman re: Patrick Kane case. Pressman (not working on case) says 4-8 week wait for forensics is typical. Pressman says in most cases, police lay charge, then process forensics. Kane being treated "differently…
Video and Notes: Johnson, Pacioretty, Salo, Kane, and the Bruins
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning's Tyler Johnson had his brace removed from his broken right wrist yesterday. His recovery has been on time and is hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of training camp. He…
Rumors and Notes: Kruger, Kane, Ducks, and Reilly
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Blackhawks RFA Marcus Kruger remains unsigned, and Shinzawa thinks it would be a good time for a division rival to attempt to sign Kruger to an offer sheet. The Blackhawks would either let him…
Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Kings, Devils, Kane, Sutter and Werenski
Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Trade speculation will continue to follow Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul, Tyler Bozak and others. It's not a great time for the Leafs to be dumping salaries and retaining any salary as they…
Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…
Injuries with Videos: Kane, Letang, Pacioretty, Wilson and More
Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville on Patrick Kane returning during the first round of the playoffs. “Tough to say,” Quenneville said when asked about that possibility. “It’s the same thing we’ve been saying — medical…
Injuries: Kane, Varlamov, Del Zotto, Robidas, Helm, Ducks and Tanev
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Blackhawks Patrick Kane won't be back this season unless they are able to get a couple rounds deep into the playoffs. "I think we're still a little bit of time left in the season here.…
Injuries: Giordano, Zetterberg, Kane, Phaneuf And Many More
Derek Willis: Flames coach Bob Hartley said that Mark Giordano is still being evaluated and hasn't been ruled out for tomorrow. Ted Kulfan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg skating for the first time since Saturday. Andy Strickland: Some doctors feel that…
Rumors II: Blackhawks Edition – Possible Kane Replacements
Mark Spector: With Patrick Kane going on the LTIR, the Blackhawks have the equivalent of $7.5 million in cap space at the dealdine. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Eight forward targets for the Blackhawks to replace Patrick Kane. 1. Antoine…
Rumors and Video – Darren Dreger on NHL Network
Darren Dreger on NHL Network on Jaromir Jagr, Patrick Kane, Boston Bruins, James Wisniewski and Matt O'Connor.