Morning Hits: Rinne, Nolan, Sabres, Panthers, Drewiske, Bolland and Orlov Has Phone Hearing
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: He hasn't officially been recalled by the Predators, but Pekka Rinne could be returning to the team with week after his second rehab start with Milwaukee of the AHL. “Now I’m looking forward to getting…
Afternoon Hits III: Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Senators, Blackhawks, Kesler, MacDonald and Predators
Arthur Staple of Newsday: After the Blues and Sabres trade, the Blues for sure will not have an interest in Islanders defenseman Andrew MacDonald since they likely won't have a first round pick in the next two drafts. Reports have…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jake Gardiner II
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should trade Jake Gardiner. The 23-year old will be a RFA at the season of the season. He carries a $875,000 cap hit this season. Doug MacLean thinks it could be…
Morning Rumors III: Luongo, Kesler, Edler, Brodeur and Hotstove Video
The Fourth Period: Sources are saying the Canucks have contacted teams regarding Roberto Luongo, though nothing is imminent. Another source, "I wouldn't be totally shocked." Eddie Lack will be given the start at today's Heritage Classic. Elliotte Friedman also reported that the…
Morning Rumors III: Senators, Bruins, Blues, Oilers, Sharks, Leafs, Canucks and Some Scouting
Amalie Benjamin: Source confirms there have not been discussions between the Senators and Bruins regarding Chris Phillips just yet. The Bruins are interested. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: There have been lots of rumors about the Bruins interest in Senators Chris Phillips…
Morning Hits: Sabres Pay Salary Difference, Entry-Level Deals, Rinne, Perreault, Yakupov and Bolland
Corey Masisak: The Sabres now have 18 first and second round picks from the 2012 to 2015 drafts. No team in the past two decades have had more than 15. There is still the chance that they could get 20…
Morning Rumors V: Senators, 10 Player Scenarios, Flames, Oilers, Capitals, Leafs and Edler
TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger on the Senators pending free agent Chris Phillips. In terms of Phillips, there's a negotiation that's ongoing between the Ottawa Senators and Phillips to keep him a lifer in Ottawa. If that doesn't go well,…
Morning Rumors IV: Ryan Kesler Edition: Rangers, Wings, Pens, Leafs, Oilers and Jackets
Louis Jean: Ryan Kesler denies that he asked for a trade, but Jean stands "100% behind what I reported because it is true." Elliotte Friedman: "Kesler says it is "completely false" he has asked for a trade." Kesler added that…
Morning Rumors III: Sabres Edition: Myers, Ehrhoff Asked For List And Others On The Block
TSN Insider Trading: Sabres Tyler Myers is getting plenty of interest. The Maple Leafs, Ducks and Avalanche could be interested teams. The price could be high for him. Craig Custance: The Sabres are getting calls on Christian Ehrhoff. He has…
Morning Rumors I: Scouting Five Games Last Night
Randy Miller of NJ.com: Scouting the Devils - Blue Jackets game last night include: Blackhawks (2 - director of player personnel Pierre Gauthier and pro scout Dennis Bonvie) and the Wild's assistant GM Jim Mill. Both the Blackhawks and Wild have…
Morning Rumors VII: Kesler, St. Louis, Erat, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Kuznetsov
Eric Macramalla: "Kesler/St. Louis have no-trades; ok to give to player; BUT trade demand should trigger a list of teams he can be traded to, otherwise the team will have difficulty getting a return on that player - so no trades…
Morning Rumors V: Canucks, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Lightning, Markov, Legwand, Reimer, Whitney and Red Wings
TSN: Bob McKenzie: the Canucks are not aggressively shopping or trying to move Ryan Kesler, but they are listening. Kesler has a no-movement clause, and he might have a broken finger. If they were going to trade him, they would…