Injuries: Lightning, Wings, Sens, Flyers, Coyotes and More
On the Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Jonathan Drouin and Cedric Paquette have been battling injuries. Tyler Johnson briefly left Saturday's game after taking a hit from Dave Bolland. On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: Teemu Pulkkinen skated yesterday and…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, Oilers, Flyers, Ducks, Leafs and Sens
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: GMs at the meetings last week were looking for defenseman. "Lots of teams looking for a defenceman," said a league executive, "and they all want one that can play in the top four." Among…
Trade: Flames Acquire Kevin Poulin From Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have traded goaltender Kevin Poulin to the Calgary Flames for future considerations. The Lightning had claimed Poulin off waivers from the Islanders during training camp. Poulin was drafted 126th overall in the 5th round of 2008…
Rumors II: Wings, Lightning, Avs, Hurricanes, Richards, and the Devils
On the Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: Justin Abdelkader and the Wings are finalizing a seven-year contract extension with a cap hit expected to be over $4 million. Update: Bob McKenzie: Deal is now official - seven years with a…
Rumors II: Kings, Leafs, Jets, Lightning, Avs and Ducks
On the Kings and Maple Leafs ... David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: The Kings and Anze Kopitar are not close on a contract extension. Both sides have agreed on eight-years, but are apart on money. Pagnotta doesn't see Kopitar…
Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Rangers and Flyers
On the Lightning ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Agent Don Meehan on TSN 1050 on the contract situation between Steven Stamkos and the Lightning. “Well, I think although it may not be the norm, it’s not unprecedented. We had…
Injuries: Pens, Habs, Lightning, Sharks, Wild, Leafs and More
On the Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Pascal Dupuis practiced yesterday. It seems that whatever tests were performed on Dupuis when he returned to Pittsburgh detected no blood clot-related problems. Seth Rorabaugh: Coach Mike Johnston said that Pascal Dupuis has been…
Injuries: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Canucks and Lightning
On the Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Defenseman Duncan Keith skated with teammates yesterday morning. It's been about three weeks since his knee surgery. “Obviously I don’t think the leg is as strong as it needs to be,”…
Rumors II: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Devils, Canes, Flyers and More
Garrioch Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Joe Sakic is calling around the league desperately looking for help to kickstart the 4-9-1 Avs. Sources saying they are wanting to improve their blueline. Flames GM Brad…
Rumors: Trade Market, Sharks and Bruins
On the trade market ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Speculation is that the Lightning are shopping defenseman Matt Carle and his $5.5 million cap hit through 2017-18. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher said that 15 teams have players…
Rumors II: Islanders, Lightning, Pronger and Lidstrom
On the Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Not hearing that there were any sort of off-ice issues with Ryan Strome. He needs to re-gain his form and he'll be back soon. On the Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay…
Rumors: Ducks, Blue Jackets, Kopitar, Stamkos and Staal
Bob McKenzie on Kevin Allen and Jimmy Hascup's "NHL Top Shelf" podcast McKenzie on the Anaheim Ducks.. Ducks GM Bob Murray has been trying to make a trade. So often these teams that get off to a bad start in…