Morning Hits: Chara, Shaw, Lucic, Tavares, Jackman, Gustafsson and Konopka
David Pagnotta: Told that Bruins Zdeno Chara had fractured at least on finger during Game 4 of round two against the Canadiens. Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville expects that forward Andrew Shaw could start skating this weekend. They will…
NHL Rumors II: Salary Cap, Stastny, Lightning, Schultz, Komerov, Rasmussen and Seattle
Ken Campbell: An agent said he thinks next seasons salary cap will be in the $68 to $70 million range. Adrian Dater: There have been no contract extension talks between the Avalanche and Paul Stastny yet. They are expected to…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Grabovski, Capitals, Whitney, Halak and Lombardi
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: New Flyers GM Ron Hextall may go looking for a left winger for Claude Giroux. Pending UFA left wingers could include: Matt Moulson, Benoit Pouliot and Mason Raymond. Jets Evander Kane could be a…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Avalanche, Maple Leafs and Capitals
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers don't have a lot of cap flexibility and are likely stuck with Scott Hartnell (five years, $4.75 million cap hit remaining) and Vinny Lecavalier's (four years, $4.5 million cap hit remaining) contracts.…
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.…
NHL Rumors II: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Wings, Avs, Sharks, Flyers and Offer Sheets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: An NHL executive on pending RFA James Reimer: “If I’m the Leafs, I don’t make him a qualifying (restricted free agent) offer. The reason, you can’t get much for him in a trade. So…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Sharks, Panthers and Avalanche
John Clark CSN: Flyers owner Ed Snider said that Paul Holmgren will be back as the GM next year.Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren said that he would allow Ron Hextall to talk to other teams…
Morning Rumors III: 1st Overall, Stars, Flyers, Sharks, Blue Jackets, Selanne, Blues and Avalanche
Damien Cox: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said on the Fan 590 that he is actively shopping the first overall pick. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Though he thinks that Cody Eakin will end up being the Stars…
Morning Hits: Mason, Jagr, Maple Leafs, KHL and Vasilevski
Ken Wiebe: Flyers Steve Mason confirmed that he missed Game 1 and 2 with a concussion. Chris Johnston: Devils Jaromir Jagr contract breakdown: $3.5 million salary with a $250,000 bonus every five games from game 10 to 45. Up to…
Morning Hits: Habs-B’s, Rangers, Devils, Stars, Flyers, Lightning, Red Wings and Ducks
Louis Jean: The Canadiens and Bruins series will start on Thursday, with Game 2 on Saturday. Dejan Kovacevic: The Rangers are now 0-12 in playoff games since 2009 when they've had the series lead. Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello: "Realistically…
NHL Injuries: Bishop, Stamkos, Backes, Wilson, Downie, Alfredsson and Fayne
Darren Dreger: Lightning's Ben Bishop said he had a dislocated elbow and was hoping to get into Game 5 or 6. Darren Dreger: Lightning Steven Stamkos said his leg was still hindering him. He didn't have the confidence to take…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Lightning's Ben Bishop was on the ice this morning and will practice with teammates later this week if the series is extended. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin won't play tonight. Nick Foligno and Dalton Prout are in.…