Gretzky to Russia? Blues to Have Busy Off-Season? Leafs after Goalies? Huet to Minors? Ward Back Monday
Peter Adler of the Edmonton Journal: SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL has reportedly contacted Wayne Gretzky about the possibility of becoming their next head coach. Alexander Medvedev (KHL and SKA boss) has contacted Gretzky with an offer. Russian sources…
Wings Goalie Situation Status Quo for Next Year … Kariya back in St. Louis Next Year? Modano to Retire?
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Nicklas Lidstrom will be playing in his 1,400th career game, but how many more will one of the games all time greats play in? "I am not going to decide anything right now," said…
Leighton out 8-10 … Some Habs Returning Soon … Tkachuk Retiring? Contract Extension for Markov?
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: The Flyers have lost #1 goalie, Michael Leighton for 8-10 weeks with a high ankle sprain. Brian Boucher is now the #1. I wonder if they are wishing they picked up another goalie at…
Trade Rumors on Trade Deadline Day
Here are a bunch of Trade Rumors for you on Trade Deadline Day. Follow trades on our Trade Tracker page. 9:35 AM: Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers, Capitals, and Blackhawks could be looking at Vokoun, Turco, Ellis,…
NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for March 2nd
We'll continue to bring you updates from Twitter and elsewhere throughout today and tomorrow. Keep up-to-date will all player trades on our NHL Trade Tracker page. If you need a quick break from the rumors, check out the relaxed Wayne…
Chicago Adds Minor League Depth in Net
The Chicago Blackhawks traded for a goalie today, but it will only affect their AHL team. The Hawks acquired Hannu Toivonen and defenseman Danny Richmond from the St. Louis Blues for goalie Joe Fallon. Toivonen has appeared in 26 AHL…
A Couple Signings and a Suspension
Ian Busby of the Calgary Sun: The Calgary Flames signed Rene Bourque to a 6 year, $20 million contract extension on Thursday. The 28 year old winger was traded from Chicago Blackhawks before last season for a 2009 2nd round…
Turco Staying Now? Ellis Staying in Nashville? Caps Looking Winger and Dman … Lilja to be Cleared
Richard Durrett of ESPNDallas.com: So the Stars have waived Alex Auld, who might get claimed, and would definitely get claimed if put on re-entry waivers. It looks like the Marty Turco will be staying with Stars. "He's obviously stepped his…
NHL Trade Rumors from Twitter for Feb. 12th
3:19 pm: Darren Dreger: Wild send Dman Kim Johnsson and 2009 1st round pick, Nick Leddy, to the Blackhawks for Cam Barker 3:15 pm: Bob McKenzie: Wild-Chicago got a deal done. Details to come 3:14 pm: Darren Dreger: Jody Shelly…
All Panthers Available … Lightning to be Buyers … Wings Need to Make Moves … Do the Blues and or Sell
12:29 pm: Darren Dreger of TSN: The Kings still have interest in Ray Whitney, but things have quieted down. The Hurricanes believe they can get a 1st round pick and a prospect for him. Whitney would have his no-trade for…
Are the Preds and Ducks Buyers or Sellers? Injury to Getzlaf, Franzen Returns Tonight
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: The Bruins have not asked Tim Thomas to waive his no trade clause, not yet at least. Mike Heika of the Star-Telegram: With Tom Hicks and the Dallas Stars having some money issues, they…
Tim Thomas on the Block? What the Kings offered for Kovalchuk, Price the odd man out? More Injuries for the Red Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Boston has held talks with teams who are looking for goaltender. The 35 year old Tim Thomas has a no-movement clause, and has a $5 million cap hit until 2011-12. Chicago could be interested,…