Lou says no to Souray … Gaborik has a concussion … Asking price for Hemsky huge, Kings still interested … Richard-Stars talking
Tom Gulitti via twitter: Lou Lamoriello said that the Devils haven't put a claim on Seldon Souray, and won't be. Andrew Gross via twitter: Marian Gaborik has a concussion. Dennis Bernstein via twitter: Even in Calgary, Bernstein is hearing the…
Sunday Morning Rumor Round up – Feb. 20th 2011
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The League is trying to find a local owner for the Atlanta Thrashers, and if they can't find one in the next 6-8 weeks they could be relocated. Alex Kovalev is getting interest from the Penguins.…
JovoCop out weeks … Kaberle open to negotiating with Bruins … Setoguchi won’t be moved for rental … All but 1 Panther available
Jim Gintonio of the Arizona Republic: Ed Jovanovski will be out several weeks after having surgery yesterday on his orbital bone fracture. He suffered the fracture after crashing into Thrashers forward Patrice Cormier. Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers…
Audio from Kaberle, Burke, Byfuglien and Cherry calling Lemieux a phony and hypocrite
Tomas Kaberle Audio from AM 640: “We don’t want to distract the team or anything like that,” said Kaberle. “If I’m no needed on this team then we can talk about it. Obviously we’ve still got 12 days to go…
Kings – Oilers talking Hemsky … White could be traded by ‘Canes soon … Pens playing waiting game … Phillips wants to stay in Ottawa
Dennis Bernstein via twitter: No definitive offer from LA Kings for Ales Hemsky, but talk is increasing. Possibly a Simmonds and Teubert package or Simmonds and top defenseman prospect/1st round pick. Bob McKenzie and Chip Alexander via twitter: Ian White…
Kings planning something big? Flyers looking at Versteeg … Kovalev could fit in Pittsburgh … Anderson back Monday … NHL Sources Say Video
It was noted on twitter last night that several LA Kings prospects were deleted from their website (prospects page) and later added back. Players mentioned were Braydon Schenn, Oscar Moller and Colten Teubert. David Pagnotta via twitter: The LA Kings…
Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…
Rumors involving the Kings, Senators, Blackhawks, Red Wings, Hurricanes … and some injury notes
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The LA Kings are intrigued by Oilers forward Ales Hemsky. The Oilers are listening to offers but are not desperate to trade him. The Kings hope more teams fall out of the playoff race, increasing the…
No response from Phillips yet, Spezza hasn’t been asked to waive no-trade … Flyers scouting Leafs and Panthers … Versteeg could be next … Anderson leaves Avs
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Philadelphia Flyers are still interested in Erik Cole, but the Hurricanes are holding on to the 8th spot, and likely wouldn't move him if they are still in the playoff hunt. Bruce Garrioch…
Quick afternoon news and rumor hits
Updated: Darren Dreger via twitter: Leafs not expected to announce another trade today. Brian Huddle via twitter: The Fan 590 just said that the Maple Leafs will be announcing a 2nd deal at Brian Burke's 4:30 press conference. Pierre LeBrun…
Matt Cooke hits Fedor Tyutin from Behind, suspension likely
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Cooke is back in the headlines, and as usual, not for anything good. Last night he hit Fedor Tyutin from behind, and was assessed a 5 minute major. The league will definitely be looking at this…
Savard done for year … Forsberg signs … Forwards Penguins could add … Byfuglien and Thrashers talking … Kessel comments
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: The Bruins have officially said that Marc Savard will be shut down for the remainder of the season. He is expected to talk to reporters today. Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Peter Forsberg…