NHL News: World Cup, Injuries, PTOs and Retirement
On the World Cup of Hockey ... Aaron Ward: Marian Hossa report is that his injury isn't serious and has told the team he will be fine. Craig Custance: Marian Hossa joined Team Europe on their flight to Montreal last…
NHL Rumors: PTO Notes – Lightning, Devils and Oilers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: (answering question) After signing James Wisniewski to a PTO, the Lightning don't really have any room to add another player on a PTO. They have some cap issues as well. On the…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and NY Islanders
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star: Training camp is few weeks away and the Wild are considering bringing in a forward or two on PTOs. “Before we sign anybody, I think we’d like to have a…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators Edition
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Three items that should be on the Nashville Predators to-do list this offseason. Re-sign Filip Forsberg - the pending RFA will be looking for a big raise. Forsberg said last…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…
Rumors: Benning On The Trade Market and Possible Rentals
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Canucks GM Jim Benning on the trade market. “It’s so close right now, with so many teams still in the playoff race,” said old friend Jim Benning, the general manager of one such club,…
Injuries: Lightning, Predators, Blues, Stars, Kings, Penguins and More
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that Tyler Johnson (upper-body) and Victor Hedman (lower-body) will be out this weekend. "I don't want to leave these guys to the point where their next game is…
NHL Rumors V: Bertuzzi, Red Wings, Lehner, Kane, Jets, Gaustad and Tanev
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Todd Bertuzzi won't be getting a contract offer from them. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Wings currently have about $50 million committed towards next seasons…
NHL Rumors I: Predators, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Cooper ranks his three worst contracts for the Predators.1. Shea Weber: 14 years, $110 million with a cap hit of $7.857 million. 12 years left. He gets a $13 million lump every July 1st round…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Flyers, Predators, Wild and the Coyotes
Katie Strang: Rangers Chris Kreider suffered his hand injury during the Blue Jackets game. He played two games after that with minimal pain. Pat Leonard: Coach Alain Vigneault said they are still determining what the next step is, if he'll need…
Injury Notes: Stars, Hawks, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jets, Canucks, Avs, Leafs and Predators
Dallas Stars: Stars GM Jim Nill on Rich Peverley: “Rich Peverley underwent successful surgery to correct an abnormal heart rhythm at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday, March 18. He is currently in normal sinus rhythm. He was released from the…
Morning Rumors: Flames, Marchand, Buyer Beware, Buyout Candidates, Senators and Leafs
Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Flames Brian Burke is saying again that he doesn't want to be their GM. “If anyone thinks I want to be the GM, then I should be in begging for the job,” he said Thursday…