Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More
On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Canucks and Stars
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Pavel Datsyuk told the Free Press last month that he needs to be in Russia to be closer to his teenaged daughter. Teammates on going on…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings, Hurricanes and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Iain MacIntyre: A pro scout thinks that despite the state of the trade market, Dan Hamhuis and Radim Vrbata still have significant value. TSN Radio Vancouver: Ray Ferraro said that Jannik Hansen has trade value,…
Rumors and Notes: Buyout Window, Wings, Ducks, Stars and Devils
Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs, Senators and Wild have a second window to buyout a player. The 48-hour window opens on Wednesday. Igor Eronko: Red Wings prospect Alexei Marchenko said that he doesn't think about the KHL and his plan…
2015-16 Dallas Stars Top 10 Prospects
The Dallas stars were one of the highest scoring teams in the NHL last season and will continue to be a prolific offensive team with a core of Tyler Seguin, Jamie Benn, Jason Spezza and Patrick Sharp in place. The…
Rumors and Notes: Pens, Sutter, Marner, Orpik and Stars
Jason Mackey: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford. "The two deals went hand in hand so we could add more depth." Rutherford adds that trade talks started before the draft. Jason Mackey: GM Rutherford: "We're up against the cap. We certainly have…
Quick Hits: Nylander, Injury Updates and Some Line Combos
Leafs PR: The Maple Leafs have recalled William Nylander from MODO and assigned him to the AHL. Darren Dreger: The Leafs have no intention of recalling Nylander from the Marlies. There was recall provision in Nylanders contract that had to…
Morning Hits: Hemsky, Jagr, Zherdev, Faksa and the Coyotes Finances
JoAnne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: Interview with Oilers GM Craig MacTavish, on if he's spoken with Ales Hemsky or his agent about coming to camp knowing the team has been trying to trade him. “I have spoken to Ales…
Injury notes: Hartnell, Red Wings, Lupul, Gagne, Faksa, Weiss, Atkinson, Meszaros and Lombardi
Adam Kimelman of NHL.com: Flyers winger Scott Hartnell will be out 4 to 8 weeks with broken first metatarsal in his left foot according to GM Paul Holmgren. "Right now we're trying to decide, talking to the doctor, what the best…
Training camp notes involving the Sabres, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers and Flyers
John Vogl via twitter: Sabres GM Darcy Regier said that Mikhail Grigorenko will be going to training camp. "Burning" a year of his entry level contract for half a season won't factor into the decision whether to keep him in…
5 possible Leafs picks … Rangers shopping Dubinsky … Pens haven’t made Staal available yet … Sabres notes … Demers out in SJ?
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: 5 players that the Maple Leafs could be interested in drafting at #5. Mikhail Grigorenko, Filip Forsberg, Matthew Dumba, Jacob Trouba and Radek Faksa. Team 1200 Ottawa: Rumors out of New York are that…
NHL Draft Rumors for: Blue Jackets, Senators, Capitals and Hurricanes
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson on their 2nd overall draft pick: (Audio linkfor interview) "We've certainly listened to people. We've had a couple of expressions of interest on the pick in terms of moving down," Howson…