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…
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…
Morning Hits: Bruins, Pens, Stars, Rangers, Devils and Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: On the Bruins ... Bruins defenseman Matt Irwin cleared waivers yesterday and will report to Providence of the AHL. Irwin had a couple costly turnovers that led to goals and was a minus five through two…
Injuries: Flyers, Devils, Blues, Kings, Capitals and Red Wings
Jeff Neiberg of the Philadelphia Daily News: On the Flyers ... R.J. Umberger is out with an upper-body injury and is day-to-day. Tom Gulitti of The Record: On the Devils ... John Moore's x-ray of his forearm revealed "just a…
Rumors: Rangers, Canadiens, Leafs, Devils, Islanders, and Flyers
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) 50-50 on the Rangers re-signing defenseman Keith Yandle as a lot will depend on how the team plays this year, where they sit at the trade deadline, the maturation of Brady Skjei, and their salary…
Rumors II: Flyers – Free Agent and Draft Notes
Tim Riday of CSN Philly: Looking at Flyers free agents who could be re-signed and those that may not be.Ryan White - the versatile depth forward should be re-signed. Good fit for their third or fourth line. Chris VandeVelde -…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…
Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes
Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…
Videos and Quotes: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on the Trade Deadline
Flyers GM Ron Hextall on the Braydon Coburn trade to Tampa Bay Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall. “We had no intention of packing it in,” Hextall said. “If something made sense for today and the…
Trade: Lightning Acquire Coburn from Flyers for 1st, 3rd and Gudas
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Braydon Coburn to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 1st and 3rd round pick and defenseman Radko Gudas. The 30-year old Coburn was drafted 8th overall in the 2003 draft by the Thrashers. He…
Rumors I: Wisniewski, Penguins, Lightning and Oilers
Aaron Portzline: Two different sources said tonight that the Blue Jackets are shopping defenseman James Wisniewski. They are trying to trade him before Monday's deadline. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins will be buyers, but they have limited cap space.…
Injuries: Petry, Emelin, Perreault, Anderson, Phaneuf, Michalek and More
Mark Spector: Oilers Jeff Petry is out the rest of the game with a rib injury. Anton Lander also left with a shoulder injury. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Alexei Emelin left last night's game with an upper-body injury. Looked like his…