NHL History: The Most Unlikely Birthplaces of Hockey Players
North America, Canada specifically, has been the unofficial home to hockey for over a century, producing the modern game as we know it today and the vast majority of players who have played it. Modern-day hockey is thought to have…
Rumors II: Sabres, Kings, and Red Wings
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray said he's looking at trades every day. Looking at NHL goalies and other positions from teams that are looking to shed some salary.Their 21st overall pick could be available to…
Rumors I: Hurricanes, Oilers and the Penguins
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Eric Staal said he hasn't held any preliminary talks with GM Ron Francis about a contract extension. "I'm not worried about it, to be honest." Staal will become a UFA after…
Rumors: Oilers, Kings, Ovi, Blue Jackets, Bennett and College UFAs
Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Kings already have $60 million committed to 16 players for next season and they may have trouble signing five of their significant free agents. Willis wonders if the Oilers would be interested in…
Rumors I: Kings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Senators
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Kings have opened up preliminary contract extension talks with Tanner Pearson. The 22-year old is a pending RFA. Martin Jones could be next after Pearson. Talks with Tyler Toffoli are expected to take longer…
Rumors and Video: O’Reilly, Kings, Semin and Vegas/Seattle Talk
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is relieved the deadline has past and that Joe Sakic may be willing to work out a contract extension in the summer. “It’s a relief, too,” O’Reilly said of Sakic’s comments.…
Rumors VI: Kings, Leafs, Flyers and Sharks
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The next few weeks will determine if the Kings will be buyers or sellers. Needs/Available: They could use a top-four defenseman, though a source suggested yesterday that it's unlikely to happen. The Kings have to plan…
NHL Rumors V: Sabres Buying Out Ehrhoff, Kings, Coyotes and Leafs
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres will be buying out defenseman Christian Ehrhoff. Ehrhoff has declined the waiver process. The fear of the cap recapture penalty made him virtually untradable. "Since I got here we’ve talked about…
NHL Rumors IV: Blues Looking for Offense and Kings Could Be Busy Next Offseason
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues are looking for someone to add some scoring and could look to add a top-end center. They have checked in on Jason Spezza, Ryan Kesler and others. “You hear the names being…
NHL Rumors VI: Jets, Kings and Maple Leafs
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have missed the playoffs for the last seven seasons, so a change may be in order. Evander Kane's name will be in the rumor mill leading up to next week's draft. They…
Morning Hits: Regehr, Moore, Seidenberg, Competition Meetings, Flames and Wild
Dan Rosen: Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr is likely to play tonight. Dan Rosen: Rangers John Moore is expected back in the lineup after serving his suspension. He was paired with Kevin Klein at practice yesterday. Caryn Switaj of BostonBruins.com: Bruins…
Morning Hits: Regehr, Slater, Wellwood, Zaar, Thrower and Karlsson
Jon Rosen: Kings Robyn Regehr said he's not quite ready and needs more one-on-one contact. ESPN NHL: Jets Jim Slater had hip surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp. James Mirtle: Eric Wellwood (24-years old) retired a…