NHL Rumors II: Luongo, Briere, Couturier for Ryan, Kiprusoff, Iginla, Jagr, Smid, Horcoff, Campbell, Trouba, Bobrovsky and the Blues
From twitter unless noted otherwise Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "Leafs haven't spoken to Vancouver in a long time about Luongo or anyone else." Todd Cordell: Dreger on TSN Radio: Daniel Briere to the Canadiens for a draft could…
NHL Rumors: Malkin, Smid, Hemsky, Horcoff, Blackhawks, Capitals, Red Wings, Panthers, Lightning, Leafs, Devils and Scouting LA-CAL
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Penguins can talk to Evgeni Malkin about a contract extension, but can't re-sign him until the summer. Same goes for the Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews. There hasn't seemed to be much conversation between the Oilers…
Injury Updates: Flames, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Predators
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: Flames Miikka Kiprusoff is getting close to returning to the lineup, and could be back as soon as Wednesday. “The medical staff felt he was good to go with having his own net (Monday),”…
Quick Hits: Horcoff, Simmonds, Kiprusoff, Gillis, NHL awards and the draft
Joanne Ireland via twitter: Sounding like Shawn Horcoff won't require surgery to repair his broken knuckle. Expected to be out a month. Sarah Baicker via twitter: Flyers GM Paul Homgren said there is no update on winger Wayne Simmonds' condition.…
Injury notes: Horcoff, Leino, Martinek, Gunnarsson, Smith and Lombardi
Jason Gregor via twitter: Oilers Shawn Horcoff broke his knuckle and is out long-term. Mike Harrington via twitter: Sabres Ville Leino's hip is not improving and coach Lindy Ruff is worried that he may not play at all unless another…
Quick hits: Gudbranson, Clune, Hickey, White, Tangradi, Bennett, Oilers, Redden, Hybrid icing, Bailey and Joensuu
George Richards via twitter: The Panthers have suspended defenseman Erik Gudbranson until he's cleared to play, and not just practice. He could start the season with San Antonio in the AHL. Tim Wharnsby via twitter: The Predators claimed Rich Clune…
CBA talks … Kronwall may join brother in KHL if lockout … Oilers lack depth at center … AHL to test no-touch icing
Chris Johnson via twitter: CBA talks are set to start at 9:30 am this morning, with economic issues the main topic of the day. Aaron Portzline via twitter: "People on both sides of the aisle believe next couple days in…
Morning notes on Crosby, Nash, Oilers-Leafs rumor, Selanne, Schultz, Kostitsyn, Latandresse, Canadiens and Oilers
Elliotte Freidman of CBC: The Penguins and Sidney Crosby's side haven't gotten that far in negotiations, despite the 10 year, $90 million deal that is rumored. The cap hit could be around the $9 million mark though. It's highly unlikely…
Morning notes: Sedin, Hall, Horcoff, Sutton, Gagne, Parise, Harding, Spurgeon, Backstrom, Vokoun, Zuccarello and Keith suspension video
Jim Jamieson via twitter: Henrik Sedin said Daniel suffered his first concussion. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Taylor Hall has been off the ice for the last 2 days. He won't play on Sunday. Captain Shawn Horcoff left…
Hemsky and Keith back in tonight … Green out again … Devils lines … Starting goalies
Mark Spector via twitter: Ales Hemsky will be in the lineup on a line with Shawn Horcoff and Ryan Smyth. Magnus Paajarvi will be a healthy scratch. Cam Barker is in on the blueline. Adam Jahns via twitter: Blackhawks defenseman…
Perry was almost traded to Oilers … Injury notes on Spacek, Lecavalier, Clowe, Green, Hamhuis, Miller, Havlat and 3 Senators
Randy Youngman of the OC Register: In 2003-04, the Anaheim Ducks almost traded Corey Perry to the Edmonton Oilers. The Ducks were prepared to send Perry and a 2004 1st round pick to the Oilers for center Mike Comrie. Comrie…
Injury notes for Oilers, Capitals and Avalanche … Nazem Kadri recalled by Maple Leafs
Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers forward Ales Hemsky will have surgery on his shoulder, labrum tear, and is done for the year. Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers forward Shawn Horcoff is out at least 7-10 days with a small crack…