Maple Leafs Offseason Notes: Kessel, Phaneuf, Reimer, UFAs and RFAs, Buyouts, Bozak and Clarkson
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs Phil Kessel will have a $5.4 million salary and cap hit. He can't sign an extension until after July 5th, and Koshan thinks the Leafs would foolish to not extend him. Kessel's…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs roundup from yesterday
From twitter unless otherwise noted Hockey Central: The Leafs were negotiating late for Roberto Luongo. In the end they decided it didn't make sense. Darren Dreger: There were multiple options in the Luongo to Leafs trade talk. The Canucks were…
Maple Leafs trade for Dman Ryan O’Byrne
The Colorado Avalanche trade defenseman Ryan O'Byrne to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 2014 4th round pick. The 6' 5" 235 lbs 28-year old defenseman was drafted 2003 round 3 #79 overall by Montréal Canadiens. He carries a $1.8…
NHL Rumors I: Leafs, Kiprusoff, Red Wings, Flyers and Oilers
From twitter unless otherwise noted Damien Cox: The Maple Leafs and Miikka Kiprusoff's agent will continue talks this morning. Could be 50-50 at best. James Mirtle: Mirtle wouldn't be shocked if the Maple Leafs did little today. GM Dave Nonis…
Hossa a Late Scratch … Sharp and Shaw Leave Game with Injuries … Spezza Increases Workout
Mark Lazerus of Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks Marian Hossa was a late scratch last night with an upper-body injury according to coach Joel Quenneville. ‘‘Hoss was close to playing,’’ he said. ‘‘He tried to warm up. Hopefully he’s ready for the next…
Afternoon rumors involving: Blue Jackets, Jets, Sabres, Canadiens, Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, Kings, Avalanche, Islanders, Crosby, Hunter and starting goalies
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets don't expect to make any trades this weekend, but one phone call could change that. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said yesterday there's no doubt he's a…
Afternoon rumors involving Stamkos, Flyers, Ehrhoff, O’Bryne, Fleischmann, Montador, Purcell, and the Predators
Gary Lawless via twitter: "NHL GMs getting nasty with one another - Flyers execs told to stay away from Stamkos or receive similar treatment when Giroux and JVR are up." Tim Panaccio via twitter: The Flyers will not submit an…
Colorado acquires Canadiens defenseman O’Byrne
TSN: The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Ryan O'Byrne from the Montreal Canadiens for prospect Michael Bournival. O'Byrne has only appeared in 3 games for the Canadiens this season. Bournival plays for the Shawinigan Cataractes in the QMJHL. Eric Duhatscek via…
Staal breaks hand … Doughty to have ‘baseline’ test today … Pominville to return tomorrow … Burrows back today
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Jordan Staal was getting ready to return to the Penguins lineup this week, but will now be out 6 weeks. Staal took a puck to the hand, breaking it, and will undergo surgery today.…