Flames trade Tanguay and Sarich to Avalanche for Jones and O’Brien
The Calgary Flames have traded winger Alex Tanguay and defenseman Cory Sarich to the Colorado Avalanche for winger David Jones and defenseman Shane O'Brien. Tanguay was drafted by the Avalanche, 12th overall in 1998. He carries a cap hit of…
Buyout Hits: New Rule, Vinny, Avalanche, Luongo, Horcoff, Oilers, Bruins, Canes, Flames and Canucks
Larry Brooks: The NHL has let teams know that the league will not allow a player to be traded, amnestied and the to re-sign with the original club. It would be considered cap circumvention. (likely stemming from the rumors of the Leafs…
NHL Trade Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Penguins, Maple Leafs, Islanders and Avalanche
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Daniel Alfredsson will be targeted by the Penguins and Bruins if the Senators fall out of the playoff race. Wayne Scanlan via twitter: Alfredsson on the possibility of moving to a contender like the Bruins at the…
State of the Colorado Avalanche: NHL Trade Deadline Edition
Written by Nathan Coker, who can be found on twitter at @ncavalanche The trade deadline is less than a week away and already the Colorado Avalanche have pulled off a trade, sending RFA defense-man Kyle Quincey to the Tampa Bay…
Afternoon rumors involving: Blue Jackets, Jets, Sabres, Canadiens, Bruins, Flyers, Rangers, Kings, Avalanche, Islanders, Crosby, Hunter and starting goalies
Aaron Portzline via twitter: The Blue Jackets don't expect to make any trades this weekend, but one phone call could change that. Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said yesterday there's no doubt he's a…
Burke audio – Hopes to make a deal … A team wants Rangers to put Avery on re-entry … Crosby to skate … Mueller, Steen to return … Gionta tears bicep
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke said he's looking to make a trade in hopes of boosting the clubs playoff run. “We’re a little small up front and we don’t have much playoff experience,” he…
Richards would be interested in Lightning … Malhotra should be good for Game 2 … Leafs working out 40 top draft prospects … Penguins could trade free agents
Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersburg Times: Both Brad Richards and his agent indicated that they listen to offers from the Lightning if they came calling. "I never really wanted to leave Tampa," Richards told the St. Petersburg Times. "So,…
O’Brien Suspended 2 games … No calls for Souray … Moreau out 3 more weeks … Starting goalies and roster notes
Joshua Cooper via twitter: Shane O'Brien was suspended for 2 games. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The San Jose Sharks, or any other club for that matter, have not called Oilers GM Steve Tambellini about Sheldon Souray. Souray is…
Canucks trade O’Brien to Nashville … Isles grab Grabner … More players on waivers
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Vancouver Canucks have traded Shane O'Brien and Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for Ryan Parent and Jonas Andersson. Michael Traikos via twitter: Matt Lashoff is on the ice with the Maple Leafs as the…
Kadri will be sent down to the Marlies … Ryan back on LW … O’Brien odd man out? Fowler makes Ducks, for now?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: According to Shoalts, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the decision awhile ago that Nazem Kadri will be heading to the Marlies. Kadri's 3 point night against the Senators didn't change anything, nor would…
Qualifying offers and other Free Agency Rumors
Yesterday at 5:00 pm was the deadline for teams to make qualifying offers from their RFAs. If they didn't receive a qualifying offer, they'll become a UFA. Bryan Mullen of the Tennessean: The Nashville Predators did not qualify Denis Grebeshkov…
Around the Boards: Dubinsky and Leclaire returning soon, O’Brien to Leafs, Relocation to Canada?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers center Brandon Dubinsky is getting closer to returning from a broken right hand. Tortorella thinks he might return in a week or so. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Pascal Leclaire could return…