Keith Tkachuk Announces Retirement
"Keith Tkachuk has decided to hang up his skates. With the St. Louis Blues eliminated from the playoffs, the 18-year veteran made the announcement during the teams' game against the Blackhawks in Chicago on Wednesday night. Tkachuk was a scratch…
Stamkos Almost a Ranger … Stars that Could be on the Block … Ovie has Advice for Filatov … Leafs-Gustavsson talking contract
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said he 'shook hands' on a deal with Lightning co-owner Len Barrie last year, that would have sent Steven Stamkos to the Rangers for 2 or 3 of Michael Del…
Devils Not Talking to Ilya Yet … Flyer Injury Updates and the Goalie Situation … Gonchar Still in Penguins Plans
Mark Everson of the NY Post: There hasn't been a lot of negotiations between the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk. The Devils have a track record of waiting to late on re-signing some of their key UFAs. Kovalchuk turned…
Stamkos and St. Louis Getting Extensions? Thornton Hurt … Boychuk Getting Suspended
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: The Tampa Bay Lightning may be looking to extend both Martin St. Louis and Steven Stamkos. St. Louis will be entering the final year of his 6 year contract, and is the heart and…
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…