Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Wild, Sharks, Jets and Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Getzlaf is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. He took part in their warm-ups, but wasn't able to go. On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Zach Parise's eye is "really swollen"…
Rink Rumblings: Coaching Compensation, Blues, and Early Trade Market
Each week in "Rink Rumblings" we'll take an in-depth look at some of the players, games, news and rumors from around the National Hockey League in the past week. Coaching Compensation Craziness The most peculiar event of last week was…
Rumors II: Jets Edition – Ladd and Roster Notes
TSN That's Hockey Tonight: On TSN's That's Hockey Tonight, Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press spoke with the Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd about his looming contract.Lawless asked Ladd if the season starts and you don't have a contract, will you consider shutting down…
Injuries: Penguins, Jets, Anderson, Hall, Lundqvist, Elias and More
Josh Yohe of Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Evgeni Malkin will join the Penguins for part of their road trip to New Jersey, Dallas and Arizona. GM Jim Rutherford said at the GM meetings that Malkin would be out for a week or…
Rumors III: Jets, Panthers, Bruins, Flames and Canucks
Gary Lawless: The Jets are looking for a top-nine forward and the Panthers are looking for depth on the blueline. The Panthers have Sean Bergenheim to offer up, and the Jets have Paul Postma, Jay Harrison and Adam Pardy. Bergenheim…
Rumors I: Jets-Sabres Fallout, Capitals and Canucks
AJ Jakubec: Not a surprise that the Sabres traded Brendan Lemieux as his agent told the Sabres that he wasn't going to be signing with them. John Vogl: GM Tim Murray on Lemieux: "We tried to sign him earlier this year,…
Rumors I: Avalanche, Kings, Jets, Kassian and Yandle
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) The Avs primary goal will be to improve their blueline. It could happen in a trade later this year or more likely during free agency. It's too early to determine if the Avs…
Morning Hits: Coyotes, Outdoor Games, Olympics, Stars, Ducks, Flyers, Flames, Jets and Starting Goalies
Chris Nichols: Starting in 2014-15, the Phoenix Coyotes will be known as the Arizona Coyotes. Darren Dreger: There are likely to be four outdoor games next season. Teams that are showing interest are the Sharks, Coyotes, Avalanche, Bruins and the…
Roster Notes: Hurricanes, Flyers, Canucks, Penguins, Ducks, Sharks and Jets
Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes sent Ryan Murphy to the AHL, but he'll likely be in the Hurricanes opening day lineup. Roster manipulation. David Strehle: The Flyers are likely to do the same with Brayden Schenn and/or Sean Couturier until they can…
Morning Hits: Gagner, Jets RFAs, Chiarelli, Thomas, Couturier, Redmond and Sharks travel
Elliotte Friedman: Sam Gagner has asked for a one-year $5.5 million deal in arbitration. The Oilers have asked for $3.5 million. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have arbitration dates set with Zach Bogosian, Bryan Little and…
21 Players File for Arbitration
NHLPA: 21 players have filed for salary arbitration. Deadline is today at 5:00 pm ET. Player Team Brendan Smith Detroit Red Wings Sam Gagner Edmonton Oilers Trevor Lewis Los Angeles Kings Alec Martinez Los Angeles Kings Jake Muzzin Los Angeles…
Morning Hits: Hawks-Pens at Soldier Field, Ribeiro not thinking contract, Jets, Avalanche and Bergeron talks
Hockey Central: The Blackhawks will host the Penguins at Soldier Field on March 1st. Stephen Whyno of the Washington Times: Capitals UFA Mike Ribeiro said he's not worried about his next contract. He could earn his next contact with a good…