Morning Hits: Brodeur, Waivers, Fines and Injury Updates
Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Martin Brodeur will be back with the Devils at some point, but will finish the season with the Blues. Lamoriello: "I don't think it's a case of choosing. He's been (in St. Louis)…
Trade: Penguins Send Goc To The Blues For Lapierre
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded center Marcel Goc to the St. Louis Blues for center/right winger Max Lapierre. The 31-year old Goc was drafted 20th overall in the 2001 draft by the Sharks. He carries a $1.2 million salary cap…
Rumors I: East Trade Candidates, Hurricanes, Sens and Brodeur
Allan Muir of SI: Potential trade candidates from Eastern Conference teams.Sabres: Jhonas Enroth, Michal Neuvirth, Drew Stafford, Torrey Mitchell and Chris Stewart. Hurricanes: Cam Ward, Andrej Sekera and Jiri Tlusty Devils: Jaromir Jagr, Marek Zidlicky, Martin Havlat, Steve Bernier, Michael…
Rumors I: Brodeur, Wings, Sekera, Coyotes, Rangers, Pens and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Blues Martin Brodeur will take another week leave from the Blues. “With the All-Star break already on the way, the Blues have given Marty more time to reflect,” agent Pat Brisson of CAA Sports told ESPN.com…
Rumors IV: Coyotes, Flyers, Leafs, Senators, Blues and Jets
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM Don Maloney has made it clear is willing to move out players now and pending UFAs Antoine Vermette, Martin Erat, David Moss, B.J. Crombeen and Zbynek Michalek could be on their way…
Rumors III: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Oilers, Capitals and Flames
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Maple Leafs will be sellers at the deadline with the No. 1 priority being to clean up their cap situation and create some flexibility. They are opening up contract talks with Mike Santorelli and Cody…
Rumors II: Anderson, Flyers, Red Wings and Oilers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed that a couple teams have called the Senators to see if Craig Anderson is available. There haven't been serious talks about a potential deal. If they were to move him, they would…
Rumors I: Brodeur, Coyotes, Jets, Richards, Senators and Oilers
TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: Martin Brodeur could return to the Blues after his week away. He could be offered a management position, though it's more likely he'd join the Devils.LeBrun: The Coyotes are rebuilding and Antoine Vermette will be dealt.…
Rumors II: Kessel, Domi, Franson, Santorelli and Brodeur
Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Phil Kessel and his trade value on Prime Time Sports. “Kessel in the right circumstances could be very valuable,” said Kypreos. “He’s a difference maker that could win you a Stanley Cup in…
Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…
Consensus NHL Power Rankings – Week 14
Four different teams were ranked in the top slot, with the Predators collecting the most 1st place rankings with five. Seven different teams were ranked in the top three by the eight media outlets. With eight rankings this week, we…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Bertuzzi, Expectations, Rising GMs and Shanahan
Renaud Lavoie: The Flames put Brian McGrattan on waivers. Chad Graff: Stu Bickel cleared waivers and was assigned to Iowa (AHL). Binghamton Senators: Reached a PTO agreement with Todd Bertuzzi. He's scheduled to report on Monday. Jonathan Willis of Sportsnet:…