Rumors I: Babcock and Holland Travelling … Chiarelli Talked to McLellan
Peter Wallner of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and GM Ken Holland drove together from Detroit to Grand Rapids yesterday to watch the Griffens-Marlies game. Holland: "We talked a little bit," he said. "Lots about this team (Griffins) and…
Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers
Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…
Rumors IV: Buyout Candidates, Williams, Flyers and Rozsival
Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report: Top 10 players that are most likely be bought out this summer: 1. Mike Richards (LA) 2. Cody Hodgson (BUF) 3. Niklas Backstrom (MIN) 4. Colin Greening (OTT) 5. Viktor Stalberg (NSH) 6. R.J. Umberger…
Rumors II: Wings, Blues, Oilers, Stars, Sharks and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed that Jakub Kindl would have been apart of Dion Phaneuf trade and that the Wings were insisting Stephen Weiss be included. The Leafs wanted a core player off the Red Wings roster…
Rumors VIII: Blackhawks, Kings, Ducks, Bruins, Coyotes and Leafs
Blackhawks listening on Rantta but not shopping him... if someone offers up a deal that makes sense, perhaps. But Chicago not pushing it — Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) March 2, 2015 I usually hate reporting what's NOT happening, but LA has…
Rumors II: Mostly Maple Leafs With A Little Bit Of Red Wings
Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos saying the Maple Leafs are trying "real hard" to trade Dion Phaneuf. “It’s abundantly clear that he won’t be the captain next year,” Kypreos said Sunday on Sportsnet 590 The Fan. “So the sooner…
Rumors IX: Wisniewski’s List, Vermette and Friedman’s Thoughts
Aaron Portzline: Have been told that James Wisniewski's list of 10 no-trade teams was created in a way to make it difficult for the Blue Jackets to trade him. On the list are teams that have no salary cap room…
Rumors I: Smith, Krug, Vermette, Franson and Hall
Dan Tencer: Tencer wonders that since the Coyotes are a budget team, and if Mike Smith has lost his starters job, would they consider trading him? Could be a smart gamble for someone. Jason Brough: Asks Joe Haggerty if the…
Injuries: Mumps, Blues, Lightning, Devils, Red Wings and Wild
Andrew Gross: Rangers confirm that Lee Stempniak has the mumps. He skated on his own yesterday and will skate with the team today. Josh Yohe: Penguins Steve Downie, Brandon Sutter and Thomas Greiss were getting tested for mumps yesterday. Jameson…
Injuries: Crosby, Jackets, Wings, Sharks, Flyers, Sabres, Canes and Leafs
Shelly Anderson: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on Sidney Crosby: "There is no indication at this time that this is the mumps, but we are going to hold him out (two games) as a precaution. We'll have additional test results in…
Morning Hits: Waivers and Injury Notes … Perry Leaves After Hit (GIF)
Bob McKenzie: The Devils put Damien Brunner on waivers. The Coyotes put Kyle Chipchura waivers. Tom Gulitti: Lou Lamoirello said if Brunner clears waivers, he could still play today. Sarah McLellan: Conditions on the draft pick the Coyotes sent to…
Injuries: Red Wings, Flyers, Bruins, Ducks, Senators and Devils
Chris McCosky of the Detroit News: Red Wings Pavel Datsyuk missed his second consecutive game with a groin injury. “I have no idea when Pav will be back,” coach Mike Babcock said Saturday. Goalie Jonas Gustavsson will be out two…