Morning Hits: Bernier, Read, Luongo, Grigorenko and Nichushkin
Pierre LeBrun: Believes that the Flyers and one other team were in Jonathan Bernier talks. The Flyers were offering Matt Read. Pierre LeBrun: Doesn't think the Islanders went too far down the road with Bernier talks. Darren Dreger: The Canucks…
Free Agent Hits: Voynov, Backstrom, Wild, Weiss and Dupuis
Chris Nichols: Slava Voynov's agent tells R-Sport that he should be re-signing with the Kings "in the very near future." His agent confirms that there is an offer from Traktor. The Fourth Period: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that the…
Trade Rumors: Kessel, Penguins trio, Goligoski or Daly and the Leafs should move up in the draft
Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Feschuk thinks it's time for the Maple Leafs to trade Phil Kessel. There’d be no better time to trade Kessel, considering his excellent run of play as the league’s sixth-leading regular-season scorer has put…
Morning Hits: Could the Penguins trade Malkin? Should Oilers consider trading No. 7? Landing spots for Luongo
Darren Dreger: If the Penguins lose in 4 or 5 games, they could have an interesting offseason. Some people think that Evgeni Malkin could become a trade target. Bruce Arthur points out that Malkin had 10 shots last night and…
Morning Hits: Bickell, Canucks, Rangers, Top 3 draft slots, Gudbranson, Duchene, Flyers, DiPietro and the Islanders
Elliotte Friedman of CBC Sports: The Blackhawks would like to re-sign Bryan Bickell for around $1.5-$2 million a season, but he would get more than that if he hit the open market. The Canucks will interview former Stars coach Glen…
Morning Hits: Callahan, Hagelin, Eakins Canucks, Avs, Horton, Richards, Sharks, Leafs and the Hotstove video
TSN: Both Ryan Callahan and Carl Hagelin had shoulder surgeries on Friday to repair torn left labrums. TSN: The Stars have been granted permission from the Maple Leafs to interview Marlies coach Dallas Eakins. Eakins has received head coaching interest…
Trade Rumors: Luongo to Islanders, Shultz wants out of Washington, Yzerman and the No. 3, Tallon: “you never know”
Bob McKenzie: Under the right circumstances, the Islanders may consider Roberto Luongo. Their are trying to figure out the cost for UFA Evgeni Nabokov first. Circumstance for a Luongo deal would mean the Canucks taking Rick DiPietro for a compliance…
Morning Hits: Spezza, Quick, Sharks fined, trade options for Miller and a look at the Canucks
Bruce Garrioch: With Jason Spezza returning to the Senators lineup today, would have to assume that Guillaume Latendresse will be sitting. Helene Elliott: Kings Jonathan Quick received a game misconduct that the end of last night's game. He receives an…
Morning Hits: Burish, Bolland, Emery, Rinne, Danis and the Canucks
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks winger Adam Burish will miss the second round with an upper-body injury. Burish was slashed on the hand by Alex Edler in Game 4. Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Dave Bolland…
Morning Hits: Vokoun, Fraser, Gionta, Canadiens injuries, Canucks offseason questions and Blue Jackets free agents
Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Dan Bylsma on starting Tomas Vokoun: “We brought Tomas Vokoun in to play big games for us…He’s done that for us & he’s been very good vs. the #Isles.” James Mirtle: Maple Leafs Mark Fraser was taken…
Morning Hits: MacDonald, Price, Vokoun, Predators and Canucks
Arthur Staple: Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald suffered a broken hand and is likely done for the playoffs. Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price suffered a lower-body injury, possibly a hamstring or groin at the end of regulation and…
Roster Notes and Lines: Crosby, Luongo, Horton, Penguins, Canadiens and Senators
Josh Yohe: Sidney Crosby is officially out for tonight. Bob McKenzie: Crosby is close to returning. He'll be a "game-time decision" until he returns. Randy Sportak: Roberto Luongo will start in net for the Canucks. James Mirtle: Bruins Nathan Horton…