Rumors V: Canucks, Sharks, Sens, Isles, Avs, Leafs and Blues
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are dealing with a bunch of injuries. They are potential buyers, but don't plan on giving up high draft picks for short-term help. Needs: they have been looking for a top-six forward for a…
Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Panthers, Kings, Sharks, Leafs and Canadiens
Craig Custance of ESPN: Acquiring a first round pick is getting harder these days. “The second-round pick has become the currency of choice on deadline day,” said one Western Conference executive. “The first-round-pick trend has moved to second-round picks.” The Hurricanes…
Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…
Injuries: Michalek, Edler, Hemsky, Carle, Bobrovsky, Lehner and More
Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Zbynek Michalek didn't travel with the team and is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Farhan Lalji: Canucks coach Willie Desjardins on Alex Edler: "He's still being evaluated so I don't have a final update." Desjardins wouldn't confirm if…
Injuries: Sharks, Devils, Canucks, Coyotes, Panthers and Stars (video)
Kevin Kurz: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic was skating yesterday and is adament that he doesn't have a concussion. Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said there is "not a chance" that Ryane Clowe will play again this season and he doesn't know…
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…
Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…
Rumors III: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Stars and Leafs
TSN Insider Trading: The Sabres have extra first round picks (Blues and Islanders) and could be the most aggressive when it comes to Evander Kane. The Jets and Sabres had previously talked about Tyler Myers. The Canucks would also be…
NHL Rumors V: Ottawa Senators Edition
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators defenseman Marc Methot is hopeful that their planned contract extension talks lead to a new deal. "I hope it settles quick," said Methot before the club's one-hour flight here Monday after practice at…
Injuries: Flyers, Ducks, Rangers, Oilers, Sharks, Flames and Coyotes
Sarah Baicker of CSN Philly: Steve Mason left yesterday's game in the second period with a lower-body injury. “He won’t be coming to Montreal, so it’s that serious,” general manager Ron Hextall said, adding that he would be “surprised” if…
Rumors III: Garrioch’s Weekly Rumor Roundup
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Islanders, Ducks, Devils, Oilers, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens would all be interested in Evander Kane, but it wouldn't make sense to trade him before the deadline. Sources saying Sharks GM Doug Wilson has…
Rumors I: Myers, Fowler, Timonen, Matthias and Beleskey
Renaud Lavoie: Trade talks between the Ducks and Sabres have intensified on Tyler Myers. Other teams are still interested in Myers as well. Nichols on Hockey: Renaud Lavoie on WGR 550 yesterday on his Ducks-Sabres report. “That's interesting because yesterday…