Morning Rumors: Senators, Team Needs, Flyers and Rangers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Two sources had said that Senators GM Bryan Murray is working the phones trying to find a top four defenseman that would be able to step in right away. "I get the sense Murray…
Afternoon Hits: Anderson, Bolland, Steckel, Smith, Ericsson, Calvert, Jenner, Downie, Raffl and Line Combos
Bruce Garrioch: "Craig Anderson is the No. 1 goalie and he's ready to play. He's ready to play," says MacLean. "Robin has done a good job." David Alter: Maple Leafs David Bolland thinks he'll be on crutches for another month.…
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…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Rangers, Sabres and Devils
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: LeBrun thinks the two best options for the Oilers in net are Jonas Hiller and Michal Neuvirth. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Both the Flyers and Oilers may be looking for a change. The Oilers have the…
Morning Rumors: Erat, Bernier, Flyers, Moulson and Gardiner
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: (s/t Pro Hockey Talk) Capitals Martin Erat has been playing on the fourth line and averaging only 7:59 a game. When asked if he has considered asking for a trade, he said: “No, not yet.” Josh…
Roster Notes: Hurricanes, Flyers, Canucks, Penguins, Ducks, Sharks and Jets
Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes sent Ryan Murphy to the AHL, but he'll likely be in the Hurricanes opening day lineup. Roster manipulation. David Strehle: The Flyers are likely to do the same with Brayden Schenn and/or Sean Couturier until they can…
Morning Hits: Poile, Cleary, Jones, Couturier, Flames, Oilers, Jets and Anselmi
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: The Flames approached Predators GM David Poile about the position that Brian Burke had just took with the team. The Flames were given permission to speak with the Poile, but he wished to remain…
Morning Hits: Gagner, Jets RFAs, Chiarelli, Thomas, Couturier, Redmond and Sharks travel
Elliotte Friedman: Sam Gagner has asked for a one-year $5.5 million deal in arbitration. The Oilers have asked for $3.5 million. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have arbitration dates set with Zach Bogosian, Bryan Little and…
Morning Hits II: Alfredsson, McDonagh, Sabres, Flames, Jagr, Cleary, Raymond and Grabovski
Bruce Garrioch: Garrioch thinks that the Stars were one of the six teams that called Daniel Alfredsson, joining the Sharks, Canadiens, Bruins and Red Wings. Larry Brooks: The Rangers and Ryan McDonagh are "getting closer to a deal." Mike Harrington:…
Bryzgalov Fallout Hits: Miller, Couturier, Luongo, Thomas, Emery, Hiller and KHL
Mike Harrington: (referring to Ryan Miller to Flyers speculation) Sean Couturier would be on the Sabres wish list. Pass it to Bulis: "If Roberto Luongo somehow ends up getting traded to Philadelphia, he'll end up in the one place more toxic…
Flyers, Maple Leafs and Islanders said to be in the mix for Jonathan Bernier
Nick Kypreos: Kypreos is hearing that Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier will be traded sooner than later, and that the Flyers and Maple Leafs could be the front-runners. The Flyers if they decided to buyout Ilya Brygalov and there is the…
Rumors: Oilers, Flyers, Rask, Iginla and Penguins
Bob McKenzie: McKenzie thinks that the Oilers will deal their No. 7 overall pick, as well as some players. Bob McKenzie: The Flyers are in the market for a defenseman and could be willing to move one of Brayden Schenn…