Gagner may not be worth a 1st … Teams told Nash won’t be traded … Injury updates on Hemsky, Wolski, Parros, Gomez, Kostitsyn, Jokinen and Huselius
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Reader asks if the Oilers could get a 1st round pick for Sam Gagner from the Islanders? Matheson doesn't think Gagner could get them a 1st round pick. He's not a true playmaker or…
Trouble could be brewing for Predators … Varlamov could head to KHL tomorrow … Cole to test market … Senators options
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Some are questioning Predators missing qualifying offers on RFA's Cal O'Reilly, Nick Spaling, Matt Halischuk and Sergei Kostitsyn. Pavel Lysenkov via twitter: Semyon Varlamov could sign a KHL contract tomorrow, 99% that it would be with…
Hagman clears waivers … Backstrom has fractured thumb … Zherdev healthy scratch again … starting goalies
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Flames forward Niklas Hagman cleared waivers. He may not be going to the AHL, they have 30 days/10 games to decide. McKenize adds that if they demote him, they won't have the cap space to recall…
B.Campbell out a month … Canucks clear some cap room … Cammalleri under review
TSN: The Chicago Blackhawks will be without defenseman Brian Campbell for at least the first month of the season with a sprained knee. Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Darcy Hordichuk and Shane O'Brien have been placed on waivers, and…
Canadiens send Sergei Kostitsyn to Nashville
TSN: The Montreal Canadiens have sent Sergei Kostitsyn and future considerations to the Nashville Predators for UFA goalie Dan Ellis, RFA Dustin Boyd and future considerations. Kostitsyn was qualified by the Canadiens the other day, surprising some because of the…
Some late day NHL Rumor quick hits
Dmitry Chesnokov via Twitter: Filatov: "I am coming back to CBJ in August. I have already spoken with GM. Haven't talked to coach, but read he's good w/young players." TSN: The Boston Bruins have granted Tim Thomas' agent, Bill Zito,…
More on the Canadiens … Ryan and Ducks talking … Marleau to Toronto? Jacob Markstrom coming to North America?
Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: The Montreal Canadiens will have $13-14 million to fill out 9 roster spots. That is not a lot play when players like Tomas Plekanec, Jaroslav Halak and/or Carey Price are due for raises,…
Coyotes Staying in Phoenix? Sergei Kostitsyn done in Montreal … Flyers free agents
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Sources have told ESPN Friday night that the Ice Edge Holdings group and city of Glendale are going to sign a letter of exclusivity on Monday, as they've agreed on all points on in a new…
Around the Boards: Sopel to Leafs? Mueller, Stajan, Kostityn’s on the Block?
Pierre LeBrun on the CBC Hotstove and ESPN: The Leafs and Blackhawks' have reportedly been talking about Brent Sopel. Sopel is owed $2.5 million this year, and $2.0 million next season. For taking Sopel in a salary cap dump, the…
Around the Boards: Savard extension soon, Rangers-Habs talking? Keith odd man out?
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: The Bruins and Marc Savard are getting closer on a long term extension, in the $6-6.5 million range for 4 or 5 seasons. Stephan Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins are getting…
Around the Boards: Thurs. Oct. 22nd
Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun: Hockey Night in Canada is considering removing the Toronto Maple Leafs from it's national coverage on Saturday nights. It wouldn't happen for at least a couple weeks since the Leafs play Canadian teams. Those…
Trade Rumors involving the Montreal Canadiens
I don't know if there is any truth to these as it's coming from a 'source', but it's worth posting. I've never heard of this site before, but they're mentioning several rumors involving the Montreal Canadiens. Maybe this is the…