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…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars
On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…
Injuries: Habs, Hawks, Stars, Kings, Lightning, Jets and Canes
On the Canadiens ... Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette: Carey Price's injury is "nothing major" according to coach Michel Therrien. He's receiving treatment and he'll "take a week off." On the Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune:…
Rumors II: Wild, Predators, Kings and Lightning
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) On if Jared Spurgeon could be traded before the deadline - Spurgeon will be a restricted free agent this offseason. If they are unable to re-sign hikm, it would…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Lightning, Jets, and Sabres
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Bruce Boudreau and the teams 1-7-2 start. “I really don’t like commenting on rumors, but I will say this, we were one game away from the Final just five…