Morning Rumors: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Canadiens, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and Oilers
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Staple thinks the Islanders had no intention of re-signing Matt Moulson. He doesn't see Moulson being with the Sabres beyond the trade deadline. Staple's had heard rumblings that Moulson and he reps were disappointed GM Garth…
Injury Notes: Rinne, Neal, Lundqvist, Fasth, Stempniak, Slater, Nieto, Jenner and MacArthur
Pat Iverson of SB Nation: Predators Pekka Rinne told the Finnish magazine "Urheilulehti," that his hip infection is "very dangerous" and could lead to long-term problems. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins James Neal is not expected to practice…
Morning Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Sabres, Leafs, Flyers, Stars, Sharks and Oilers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are calling the Ducks to see if they'd move either Jonas Hiller or Viktor Fasth. The Hurricanes (written before DiPietro signed tryout), Predators, Oilers, Panthers and Islanders could be looking for a goalie. "His…
Morning Hits: Jagr, Selanne, Niemi and Ekman-Larsson
Tom Gulitti: Jaromir Jagr said that he feels more tired if he takes a day off skating. Said he needs a hard skate to feel better the following day. Arpon Basu: Ducks Teemu Selanne said that he won't play in…
Injury Notes: Eriksson, Boyle, Lundqvist, Lupul, Giordano, Gagner, Skinner, Ward and Harding
Chris Stevenson: Loui Eriksson flew back to Boston yesterday. He has been diagnosed with a concussion and is out indefinitely. David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle, “With concussions, you just have to be careful. And…
Injury Notes: Hagelin, Kulemin, Burns, Kronwall, Elias, Hartnell, Lecavalier and Fasth
Andrew Gross: Rangers Carl Hagelin can come off the IR on Oct. 29th. He skated as an extra forward today. Kevin McGran: Maple Leafs Nikolai Kulemin skated today for the first time since injuring his ankle. James Mirtle: Coach Randy Carlyle…
Injury Notes: Prust, Nash, Khudobin, Kulemin, Gorges, Lehtonen, Brunner, Boyle, Kronwall and Gagner
Eric Engels: Canadiens Brandon Prust is out a month with a shoulder injury. Patrick Kearns: "If nothing new is the official statement regarding Nash's concussion, well, it means nothing really but he's probably not back anytime soon." Katie Carrera: Capitals…
NHL Trade: Oilers Trade Mike Brown to Sharks For Pick
The Edmonton Oilers have traded winger Mike Brown to the San Jose Sharks for a fourth round draft pick. Brown was drafted 159th overall in the 5th round of the 2004 draft by the Vancouver Canucks. James Mirtle: Sharks GM…
Afternoon Hits: Europe, Alfie, Rielly, Boyle, Ristolainen, Helm, Smith, Bournival, Timonen, Pietro, Burns and Clowe
Renaud Lavoie: The NHL and NHLPA will have another meeting this week regarding going to Europe. Bill Roose: Red Wings Daniel Alfredsson will play in his 10th game this season and will collect a $2 million bonus. Jonas Siegel: Maple…
VIDEO: Maxim Lapierre suspended for hit on Dan Boyle
St. Louis Blues forward Maxim Lapierre was suspended for five games for boarding San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle. Chris Johnston: Lapierre will forfeit $28,205.15 in salary. Was the suspended just right? Not enough? Too much?
Injury Notes: Panthers, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, Hurricanes, Jets, Sharks, Flyers, Canadiens and Wings
George Richards: Panthers say that Ed Jovanovski has not been taken off the IR. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on defenseman Kris Letang: "There’s not a timetable on Kris’ return at this point." Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports:…
Injury Notes: Boyle, St. Louis, Clowe, Drewiske, JVR, Rozsival, Soderberg, Hagelin, Kane and Pacioretty
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle flew back to San Jose yesterday and in a text: “I’m OK. That was scary. Hopefully the symptoms will be very minor, if any, going forward.” Blues Maxim Lapierre said…