Rumors I: On the Airwaves: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Flyers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Everyone's talking about Eric Staal now, but I think the fork in the road for Ron Francis was at the draft or shortly there after" ... "That was the time when he said Rutherford did things certain…
Quick Hits: Notes, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
Kevin McGran: The Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter as their Director of Player Personnel. Chris Johnston: Hunter will oversee their pro and amateur scouting departments. Stephen Whyno: Martin Brodeur won't play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup. Chris…
Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks, Stars, Flames, Canes, Pens and Leafs
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is looking for a defenseman who can control play in the defensive zone, has an expiring contract and won't cost much. Francis Bouillon turned down a contract from the…
Quick Hits: Injuries, Line Combos and Defensive Pairings
Erik Erlendsson: Lightning's Victor Hedman will be out four to six weeks after having surgery to repair his fractured finger. Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk is skating on a line with Henrik Zetterberg and Justin Abdelkader this morning. The Wings send…
Injuries: Stastny, Girardi, Hedman, Hanzal, Laich plus more
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Paul Stastny is out week-to-week with a shoulder injury. Steve Zipay: Rangers Dan Girardi is day-to-day after receiving some stitches from blocking a shot. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Victor Hedman "could miss a significant…
Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…
Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting
Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…
Injuries: Methot, Heatley, Stanton, Franzen, Winnik and Kozun
Darren Dreger of TSN: Senators Marc Methot still hasn't been able to resume skating, an update is expected early next week. Eric Stephens: Ducks Dany Heatley (groin) has been skating all week, but doesn't have a timetable on his return:…
Videos: NHL Highlights From Fri. Oct. 17th 2014
Six games were on the schedule last night. The Oilers slide continues as Ryan Miller picks up his first shutout as a Canuck. Henrik Zetterberg has four helpers in a 4-1 win over the Leafs.
Rumors II: Radio Talk – Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres and Panthers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on the Oilers: "Maybe it's not the coach & it's the players. If it's the players then that falls on the GM." ... "I think they would probably go the trade route first " ... "I think is…
Rumors I: Oilers, Garrison and Reimer
Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period: There are rumors that the Oilers are talking about a significant trade. There were more than 22 team representatives watching their game on Wednesday against the Coyotes, including a couple teams with more than…
Rumors II: Radio Talk Involving Eric Staal
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "They'd be keenly interested because they have been in the past." ... "Conversations took place in the summer certainly before Francis took over for Rutherford." ... "'Toronto has coveted a top line C and many believe…