Rumors: Preds, Habs, Sharks, Flyers, Flames and Leafs
On the Nashville Predators ... Scott Burnside of ESPN: Burnside wonders if Predators GM David Poile would make a "bold, out-of-the-box move" and consider trading Shea Weber. Weber doesn't have no-trade protection due the offer sheet he signed with the…
Rumors: Wish List, Lightning, Blues and Flyers
A Christmas wish list ... USA Today: Looking at some team needs. Boston Bruins - they could use a strong two-way defenseman. Carolina Hurricanes - keeping Eric Staal and losing him at the end of the season for nothing would…
Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…
Rumors: Senators and Flyers
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: With the roster freeze approaching, Garrioch thinks that now is the time for GM Bryan Murray to make a deal. Problem being, the market is soft and it's not…
Rumors: Stamkos, Phillips and Konecny
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Tom Jones of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos on his 'liking' of a tweet that the Toronto Maple Leafs should pursue him in the offseason. "Probably doesn't look great," Stamkos said. "But I'm…
Injuries: Ballard, Jackets, Avs, Lightning, Flyers and More
On the Keith Ballard ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Exactly a year ago yesterday, Keith Ballard suffered a concussion, and yesterday he was forced to retire from hockey because that concussion. "I didn't want to retire at this…
Rumors: Semin, Lecavalier and Vesey
On Alexander Semin ... Renaud Lavoie: Alexander Semin is trying to find a KHL team over the next few days. Not sure that he'll report to the AHL. Slava Malamud: There has been no KHL interest in Semin so far.…
Injuries: Dupuis, Jackets, Leafs, Red Wings and More
On the Penguins Pascal Dupuis ... Penguins.NHL: Pascal Dupuis won't be playing hockey again due to a medical condition related to blood clots. “Despite playing on a medical protocol that has worked for other players in the NHL, we feel…
Injuries: Wild, Flyers, Blues, Blackhawks and More
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Niklas Backstrom will backup Darcy Kuemper tonight as Devan Dubnyk is out with a mild groin strain. Backstrom hasn't dressed for the Wild since training camp - he's only practiced.…
Rumors II: Kings, Flyers, Bruins and Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... David Pagnotta: Anze Kopitar's agent, Pat Brisson on negotiations: "unlike what has been reported, we have nothing to report" David Pagnotta: Brisson wouldn't comment any further on the Kopitar situation. A Kings…
Video: Radko Gudas To Have Hearing For Zibanjed Hit
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas will have a hearing today for his hit on Ottawa Senators forward Mika Zibanejad. Matt Larkin: The Flyers don't play until Friday, so the NHL has the option to take their time with a Radko…
Rumors: Predators, Islanders, Flyers and Oilers
On the Predators and Islanders ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Predators GM David Poile has had a number of contract extension talks with CAA Sports (Pat Brisson and JP Barry) about Seth Jones and Filip Forsberg. Talks started in the…