Habs looking for top 6 and a Dman … Senators that are/might be available … White may be dealt soon … Flyers shopping Zherdev
David Pagnotta via twitter: The Canadiens are still looking for a top 6 forward, and adding Paul Mara doesn't prevent them from adding another defenseman. Mara was a depth move with a cap hit of $210,000 for them. Still looking…
Twitter rumors involving the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Oilers, Kings, Lightning and Canucks
Mike Ziesberger via twitter: Flyers coach Laviolette said that Kris Versteeg could play with Mike Richards or Claude Giroux, won't break up the Briere line. Jonas Siegel via twitter: Versteeg did not ask Burke for a trade. Craig Custance via…
Team wants and needs at the trade deadline from Garrioch
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It doesn't look like the Stars will be moving Brad Richards (reported for the 1000th time). Confirmed sellers are Senators, Islanders, Devils, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Blues. The Leafs and Sens will basically…
Savard to LTIR … Brodeur to have MRI … Kessel Audio … Red Wings looking at Conklin … Blackhawks-Thrashers scouting each other
Boston Bruins: Announced that Marc Savard will be put on LTIR and is out for the rest of the season. Tom Gulitti via twitter: Martin Brodeur will have an MRI today on his right knee. Rich Chere via twitter: "Lemaire…
Afternoon rumor roundup, roster notes and starting goalies
Darren Dreger of TSN: Trade discussions are heating up. The Blue Jackets may be the closest to making a big deal. Steve Mason, Jakub Voracek and Rostislav Klesla are believed to be getting some interest. A top center and defenseman…
“A one time thing” for Beauchemin benching … Mike Smith to waivers … Flyers and Canes could be looking to add … Starting goalies
James Mirtle via twitter: Ron Wilson said it was "A one game thing," for Beauchemin as he was a little banged up and other were playing better. (Francois Beauchemin sat the last half of the 3rd period and OT last…
Oils, Flames, and Canucks have some pieces they may move … Savard may be headed to LTIR … Jordan Staal could be suspended (with video)
Bob McKenzie of TSN: Canucks forwards Mason Raymond and/or Mikael Samuelsson could become trade bait to upgrade their top 6. They may also be looking for a 4th line center. The Calgary Flames could look to move Steve Staios or…
Wings could add Nabokov today … Kovalchuk the PKer … Cammalleri to IR … Starting goalies and roster notes
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Red Wings are talking to Evgeni Nabokov, would have to clear waivers if they sign him. Could be done today. Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Despite losing 9 of 11, Kings GM Dean Lombardi…
Nichols suspended 4 games … Sharks claim Wellwood … Starting goalies
Bob McKenzie via twitter: San Jose Sharks forward Scott Nichol was suspended 4 games for his elbow to the head of Coyotes David Schlemko. Bob McKenzie via twitter: The San Jose Sharks claimed Kyle Wellwood off waivers from the Blues.…
Stamkos Hurt? Jackets need to make a move … Howard and Holmstrom injured … O’Reilly crashes heavily into boards … plus more rumors
Damian Cristodero of the St. Petersberg Times: Goalless in 6 games, and there are indications that Steven Stamkos is injured. But then Boucher indicated Stamkos has been playing hurt. "We never said it but he was injured," Boucher said. Well, that…
O’Brien Suspended 2 games … No calls for Souray … Moreau out 3 more weeks … Starting goalies and roster notes
Joshua Cooper via twitter: Shane O'Brien was suspended for 2 games. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The San Jose Sharks, or any other club for that matter, have not called Oilers GM Steve Tambellini about Sheldon Souray. Souray is…
Sharks looking at Beach and Phillips? Maple Leafs notes on MacArthur, Reimer, and Giguere … Cammallari out
Dallas Dave via twitter: The San Jose Sharks are sure to trade for a defenseman by the deadline, Francois Beauchemin and Chris Phillips are possible. Seth Rorabaugh via twitter: Mike Cammalleri won't be in the Canadiens lineup tonight. Bryan Mullen…