Metropolitan Division: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Devils, Islanders, Flyers, and Penguins
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith: Defenseman Brett Pesce (upper-body) practiced yesterday. He's not ready just yet, but it sounds like he's very close. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: Forward Cam Atkinson said that it's possible…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, and the Top Goaltender Trade Deadline Targets
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: (mailbag) When looking at the return the Canadiens would get for Max Pacioretty, would think they would look at what the Avs got for Matt Duchene. The Avs ended…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, and Sabres
On the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs ... The Fourth Period: Avs defenseman Tyson Barrie is out until early-to-mid February with a broken hand, and his future with the team has been speculated for a while. He has two…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Canucks, Maple Leafs, Senators, and Penguins
On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN: Darren Dreger said that Montreal Canadiens could look to move out some valuable assets. “There are assets that Bergevin could consider moving out,” Dreger said. “You’re talking about Max Pacioretty, that rumour has been out…
Eastern Conference News: Sabres, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Senators, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amy Moritz: The Sabres recalled forward Nicholas Baptiste. On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Both Justin Abdelkader and Darren Helm will be out of the lineup through…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo Sabres: Pending UFA Evander Kane knows a trade call is likely coming his way before the NHL trade deadline. TSN has reported that the Sabres are looking for as many…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Blackhawks, Oilers, Kings, Predators, and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Dave Vest: Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun missed last night's game with an illness. On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Scotty Bowman said on Wednesday that he was 'guessing' and didn't any inside information on…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Oilers, Red Wings, Lightning, Blue Jackets, and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins, Edmonton Oilers, Detroit Red Wings, Tampa Bay Lightning, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the San Jose Sharks ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: It will be a minimum of three pieces to trade for Buffalo Sabres forward…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Jackets, Red Wings, Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Forward Noel Acciari suffered an upper-body injury on Monday and missed practice yesterday. The Bruins are hopeful that he'll be able to play tonight. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Brian Hedger: The…
NHL Rumors: The Ottawa Senators Are Receiving Plenty Of Trade Calls
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators haven't been actively shopping anyone, but teams are calling GM Pierre Dorion. Talk is that no less than 10 teams are looking for forwards, an area in which…
NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Hurricanes, Blackhawks, Kings, Penguins, Canucks, and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks have claimed forward J.T. Brown off waivers from the Lightning, and placed forward Logan Shaw on waivers. Eric Stephens: The Ducks were expecting Brown to arrive last night and to play…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Trade Market
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene Elliot of the Detroit Free Press: (mailbag) The Red Wings are in no rush to start selling. The closer it is to the deadline, the higher the prices will get. Could see a team…