Rumors: Senators and Avalanche
On the Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray has been making calls around the league, and his priority may have moved to adding some help on the blueline. The Sens kicked tires on Matt…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Rumors II: Avs, Sens, Blackhawks, Hurricanes and Blues
On the Avalanche ... Mike Chambers: Matt Duchene is NOT on the trade block and never was. The Avalanche are not actively trying to trade Duchene. "Much respect 4 my Canadian peers, but unless I'm being played, no substance here"…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…
Trade Target: Carolina Hurricanes Andrej Sekera
Andrej Sekera is next up in our Trade Target series, a closer look players who could be dealt leading up to the March 2nd trade deadline. Written by Peter Harling, who can be found on twitter @pharling. With three points in…
NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Stastny, Wild, Iginla, Thornton, Pouliot and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying the list of teams interested in trading for Ryan Kesler has grown. The Ducks and Blackhawks have been the front-runners all week, but despite more teams interested, does he want to go there? As…
NHL Rumors IV: Potential Oilers Targets, McGinn, Larsson, Boyle and Sabres
Mark Spector of SportsNet: The Oilers core players are likely remaining with the team. “Because I know how difficult it is to acquire those pieces,” says MacTavish, who has had this discussion with his own people, with other GMs, and…
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…
NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals
Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…
NHL Free Agent Rumors: Kassian, Hainsey, Loktionov, Grabovski and Timonen
Ian Mendes:: Senators GM Bryan Murray: "Matt Kassian's not in our plans -- and we're not in his plans." Chip Alexander: Hurricanes pending UFA Ron Hainsey likes the fit and will "see how it goes." Michael Smith: Hurricanes Andrei Loktionov wants to…
Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Scratches, Lines and Some Starting Goalies
Tracey Myers: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said that Patrick Kane could start skating "as early as tomorrow." Andy Strickland: Blues Alex Steen (upper-body) and Barrett Jackman (lower-body) are day-to-day. Their injuries are not serious, but they won't play tonight. Mike…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Boston Bruins
Written by John Sheppard and can be followed at @jisheppard. As we are now back from the Olympic break and getting close to the trade deadline, it is time to take a look at the Boston Bruins. First of all before…