Rumors III: Toronto Maple Leafs Edition
Damien Cox: On the Leafs: "So they like Horachek better. But are they responding with better play? Different play, in some instances, but not better. Last night, tough back-to-backer, surrendered 42 shots and didn't score. This represents more of the same,…
Rumors II: Kessel, Domi, Franson, Santorelli and Brodeur
Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Phil Kessel and his trade value on Prime Time Sports. “Kessel in the right circumstances could be very valuable,” said Kypreos. “He’s a difference maker that could win you a Stanley Cup in…
Rumors II: Oilers, Hurricanes, Leafs, Kings, Coyotes and Avs
Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: If the Oilers don't think Jeff Petry is part of their future, they could look to move him by the deadline. “This is the first time I’ve been in this position,” he said…
Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…
Rumors IV: Doan, Leafs, Bruins and Jets
8:15 PM: Since we already started with the Doan rumor, we might as well continue with it. Anyways here you go: #ShaneDoan, Antoine Vermette and 2nd round pick to @NHLJets for Evander Kane, Jay Harrison and 4th round pick #Coyotes—…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils
Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues
Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…
Rumors III: Hope Smoke Radio Edition: Toronto Maple Leafs
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio on the Leafs. "I think Shanahan believes he's looking at a 3-5 year project to get this team to where it needs to be. They need better players here, let's not kid ourselves.…
Rumors III: Ron Wilson and Dreger On the Maple Leafs
Hope Smoke: Ron Wilson on TSN 1050 Radio: "It's always shocking when a coach gets fired, especially one with a winning record" ... "Early on in your career you don't feel it coming, but later on & in my year with the…
Rumors I: Flyers, Ducks, Leafs, Senators and Bertuzzi
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall could be looking towards next year and beyond. “We’re not at the point where we’re looking at getting rid of guys, but I would say that probably we’re not far from…
Quick Hits: Lots of Injury Notes and a Some Line Combos
AP on ESPN: Blue Jackets Artem Anisimov has been put on the IR with a torn triceps muscle. He'll be out two to three months. Ted Wyman: Jets coach Paul Maurice expects that Bryan Little and Tobias Enstrom will practice…
Injuries: Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Flyers, Bruins, Canucks and Wild
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs Alex Tanguay didn't suffer a broken jaw on the deflected Alex Ovechkin shot. Dennis Everberg will be out indefinitely with a separated shoulder. Jamie McGinn remains out with a back injury. Semyon Varlamov…