Quick Hits: Gretzky and Seattle, Lazar, Ranger, Gibbons and Canucks
John Shannon: A source in Wayne Gretzky's group is downplaying Gretzky's role in trying to bring a team to Seattle: "Seattle is along way off with a lot of hurdles." Source said: "Potential ownership groups have reached out, but we certainly haven't…
NHL Rumors VI: Maple Leafs, Reimer, Jets, Lecavalier, Ehrhoff and the Goalie Market
Nick Kypreos: James Reimer has requested to be traded. There was talk on the draft floor between the Jets and Maple Leafs. It could be revisited at a later date. Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: Neither the Leafs or…
NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Coyotes, Wings, Blue Jackets, Avalanche and Whitney
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Flyers could buyout Vincent Lecavalier. He has four years left on his five year, $22.5 million deal. He played under nine minutes in their Game 7 match-up with the Rangers.…
Injury Notes: Letang, Kane, Bolland, Stuart, Eberle, Seidenberg, Mitchell, Moore and Ranger Speaks
Shelly Anderson: Penguins Kris Letang: " happened in my bathroom, so it could happen anywhere. I don’t feel skating with the guys." Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks expect Patrick Kane to be ready for the start of the playoffs. Alec Brownscombe: Maple…
No Discipline for Alex Killorn After Hit On Paul Ranger
It was announced this morning that Tampa Bay Lightning forward Alex Killorn won't receive any supplementary discipline for his hit on Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Paul Ranger last night. Ranger was taken off the ice on a stretcher. Toronto Maple…
Morning Rumors: Moulson, Phaneuf, Gardiner, Ranger, Pacioretty, Eberle and Dupuis
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Matt Moulson may consider re-signing with the Sabres. “Definitely, I think there is,” Moulson told CBC when asked about the possibility of re-signing in Buffalo. “I don’t know what they think of me. I love playing for…
Afternoon Hits: Wild, Capitals, Lightning, Leafs, Blue Jackets, Flames, Canadiens, Sabres, Wings and Jets
Michael Russo: Wild's Josh Harding left practice after taking a high shot from Erik Haula. Adam Vingan: The Capitals recall Casey Wellman from the AHL. Katie Carrera: Mikhail Grabovski didn't join the team this morning, out for tonight. Katie Carrera:…
Morning Hits: Bickell, Lindholm, Luongo, Ranger, Rielly, Bortuzzo and the Blues 12 Days of Christmas video
Tim Sasssone: Blackhawks Bryan Bickell was activated from the IR and Jeremy Morin has been sent to the AHL. Szymon Szemberg: The Hurricanes will loan Elias Lindholm to Sweden for the World Juniors. Dan Murphy: Roberto Luongo will start in net…
Morning Hits: Islanders, Capitals, Habs, Predators, Avs, Sens, Leafs, Panthers, Canucks and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Islanders GM Garth Snow is working the phones. The ideal scenario for the Islanders would be for Sabres Ryan Miller to waive his no-trade clause to join the Islanders for the remainder of the season.…
Morning Rumors: Gardiner, Ranger, Bryzgalov, Murray and Dubnyk
Mark Masters: Maple Leafs Jake Gardiner on trade rumors: 'You always hear a little bit but I try to stay out of it' ... 'I remember Schenn, it seemed like he was talked about every single day & nothing happened for the…
Free Agent Hits: Morrow, Markov, Franson, Daugavins and Svatos
William DePaoli: Brenden Morrow has been looking for $3 million a season, which is likely why he's still unsigned. Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens Andrei Markov is entering the final year of his contract. “I will be happy to…