Quick Hits: Hyman, Gomez, McKenna, Pominville, Duchene, and Werenski
Zach Hyman skates. Jason Pominville preparing for the season. Columbus Blue Jackets GM on Matt Duchene and Zach Werenski.
NHL Rumors: Kings, Stars, Blues and Islanders
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Ontario Reign (AHL) coach Mike Stothers interviewed with the Kings and has decided to stay with Ontario. There will be more interviews next week. On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Kings, Jackets, Coyotes, Gomez and Hunt
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If a team like the Blackhawks want to add a big salary like Eric Staal's, they could trade Bryan Bickell to a team like the Maple Leafs…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, and the Washington Capitals
Scouting the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks ... Adrian Dater: Scouts listed for the Avs-Sharks: Candiens (2), Maple Leafs (2), Blackhawks (2), Red Wings (2), Kings (2), Panthers, Canucks, Stars and Coyotes. L.A. Lariviere: Listed to attend for the…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Stars, Rangers, Coyotes, Capitals and Leafs
On the Montreal Canadiens, Dallas Stars, Eric Staal and Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The Canadiens are shopping Dale Weise. The asking price according to one source is a second and third round draft pick. Penguins GM Jim…
Rumors IV: Ducks, Lightning, Habs, Avs, Kings and More
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One scout on Auston Mathews, Jesse Puljajarvi and Patrik Laine. “Where Matthews is going to be a true number one on a top line, Laine appears to be in the…
Morning Hits: Injury Notes, Waivers, Avery, Kassian, and More
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins Zdeno Chara practiced with the team for the second straight day yesterday. He's still on the IR and a question mark for tonight. Joe Smith: Lightning's Tyler Johnson was back at practice yesterday. Jeremy Rutherford…
Rumors II: Kopitar, Backes, Okposo, Ladd, Elias, and More
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Contract talks between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar didn't really get going until mid-September, and they haven't really progressed that far. Unless something changes really quick, Kopitar will be starting the season without…
Rumors: Richards, Flyers, Blues, Maple Leafs, and Oilers
TSNs Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Mike Richards will not have his situation resolved by the start of the NHL season. There has been no date set for the grievance he filed with the league. McKenzie wonders if it's possible that…
Injuries: Wings, Flames, Bruins, Capitals and Blues
Brad Galli of WXYZ: Red Wings Johan Franzen thinks that one more concussion and his playing career will be over. "If I would get a really bad hit again and I would feel the same way again, that's probably it,"…
Rumors and Notes: Franson, Berglund, Richards, Lindholm, and Capitals
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Two sources are saying the Sabres are trying to add defenseman Cody Franson on a two-year contract. Franson has been looking for a multi-year deal and has been linked to the Bruins, Penguins and…
Rumors and Notes: Devils, Red Wings, and Flames
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Ray Shero will likely invite at least one player to training camp on a tryout, but it won't be either Scott Gomez or Steve Bernier. "That's not a direction I'm looking to go at…