Teams interested in Bourque, Brassard and Vermette … Lightning looking for Top 4 Dman … Canes may move Ruutu … Burke scouting Bruins-Canes … Rick Rypien Tribute video
TSN Insider Trading video link: The Flames have 12 players who'll be free agents, but they are looking to make some roster changes now. Teams are interested in Rene Bourque. Hurricanes Tuomo Ruutu and his $3.8 million contract could be…
Umberger signs 5 year extension … Richards has groin issue … Couturier signs entry level … Isles captain options … An NHL tribute video
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed RJ Umberger to a 5 year, $23 million contract extension. Umberger will get $5 million next year, with $4.5 million for the remaining 4 years. A $4.6 million cap hit.…
Rypien didn’t have alcohol/drug issues … Alfie skates … Nothing new on Yashin … Hiller hopes to be ready for camp … Jackets and Flames notes
Jason Botchford via twitter: Canucks GM Mike Gillis said that when he was with the Canucks, Rick Rypien's issues were never alcohol or drug related and that he was even reluctant to take anything prescribed. Rob Brodie of OttawaSenators.com: Daniel…
R.I.P Rick Rypien … No decision on Sid … College deadline passes … Hunter to Ducks rumor
Vancouver Sun: Former Canuck and current Jet, Rick Rypien (27) was found dead in Alberta yesterday. The RCMP were called to a home around 12:30 pm yesterday, where RCMP determined it to be a“non-suspicious sudden death.” Statement from the Cancucks:…
Morning news and rumors involving Ehrhoff, Montador, Oshie, Maple Leafs, Wisniewski, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets and Sens
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: After the Sabres acquired the rights to Christian Ehrhoff, they sent the rights to Steve Montador to the Blackhawks for a conditional 2012 or 2013 7th round draft pick. Nick Kypreos via twitter: The…
Burke talks music and Leafs (audio) … Leafs trade assets … Would Devils trade Brodeur? Staal skates … DiPietro to IR … Video of Cooke hit on Yandle
Fan 590 Audio: Brian Burke was on the morning show yesterday morning talking about music and the Maple Leafs. 98.5 The Sports Hub Audio: Bruins President Cam Neely joined Felger and Mazz to break down the team’s recent slump. Is…
Canucks Rick Rypien granted leave of absence
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: Rick Rypien of the Vancouver Canucks has been granted a leave of absence by the NHL. Rypien has been a healthy scratch recently, after coming back from a 6 game suspension for attacking a…
Vancouver Canucks Rick Rypien suspended 6 games
TSN: Vancouver Canucks forward Rick Rypien was suspended for 6 games without pay for grabbing a fan on Tuesday. The Canucks were also fined $25,000 as per League policy. Rypien had his disciplinary hearing this morning in New York. The…
Rypien suspended indefinitely, hearing Friday … Green still out … Richards off top PP unit … Burke and Lamoriello audio
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Canucks Rick Rypien has been suspended by the NHL, pending a hearing. Pierre LeBrun, hearing is 'in-person', which is required under the CBA to suspend a player for 5 games or more, but doesn't necessarily mean…
Video of Rick Rypien going after a fan in Minnesota
Rick Rypien goes after a fan after getting escorted off the ice. Suspension is coming, but for how many games. Darren Dreger via twitter: Gary Bettman and Bill Daly will be heavily involved in this matter. Darren Dreger via twitter:…
A matter of time for Souray deal … Contract talks progressing for Chara-Bergeron … Stajan and Rypien injured
Eric Duhatschek of the Globe and Mail: Duhatschek thinks it's just a matter of time before Sheldon Souray is traded by the Edmonton Oilers, with the Columbus Blue Jackets making perfect sense as a trade partner. The Jackets need a…