Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Ryan, Avalanche, Stars, Penguins, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Michael Russo: The Sabres claim Zenon Konopka off waivers from the Wild. Kevin Allen: Team USA GM David Poile said that Brian Burke had Bobby Ryan on his final ballot. Michael Russo: "Poile says criticism is part of what goes on…
Quick Hits: Coyotes, Flyers, Bruins, Blues and Maple Leafs
Sarah McLellan: Coyotes Keith Yandle has been told to be ready if there is an injury to any of the USA defenseman. David Strehle: The Flyers have lost 106 games due to injury this season, but only 29 have been for non-LTIR.…
Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul To Have Hearing For His Cross-Check On Patrick Eaves
NHL Player Safety: Maple Leafs Joffery Lupul will have a hearing on Friday afternoon for his cross-check on Red Wings Patrick Eaves. Lupul was suspended in March last season for two games for an illegal check to the head of…
Maple Leafs Trade Liles and Prospect to Hurricanes for Gleason
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman John-Michael Liles and prospect Dennis Robertson to the Carolina Hurricanes for defenseman Tim Gleason. The 33-year old Liles is under contract until the end of 2015-16 season, with a $3.875 million cap hit. Liles was…
Maple Leafs Sign Dion Phaneuf To Seven Year Deal
The Maple Leafs have signed Dion Phaneuf to a seven year contract extension worth $49 million, a $7 million salary cap hit. Do you like this deal for the Leafs? Is the money too much? Is it too much term…
Morning Rumors: Leafs, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Jets and Penguins
Nick Kypreos: "In wake of Carlyle rant this morning 2 #NHL clubs have confirmed for me #Leafs have made Kadri available in any trade discussion." (If you missed some of what Carlyle said, can read some of it here by Michael…
Morning Rumors: Talbot, Cammalleri, Smith-Pelly, Neuvirth, Vanek, Miller, Stamkos, GM search and Scouting
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: With Penguins Pascal Dupuis now out for the season, Panaccio thinks the Penguins could go after Avs Max Talbot as he's not a good fit with the Avs and he's a good friend of Sidney…
Asking Price For Del Zotto Will Need To Come Down For Senators
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The NHL Christmas trade freeze is now over. Senators GM Brian Murray has been working the phones over the past month. He has spoken with the Rangers several time over the past six weeks…
Morning Rumors: Moulson, Phaneuf, Gardiner, Ranger, Pacioretty, Eberle and Dupuis
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Matt Moulson may consider re-signing with the Sabres. “Definitely, I think there is,” Moulson told CBC when asked about the possibility of re-signing in Buffalo. “I don’t know what they think of me. I love playing for…
Injury notes: Dupuis, Zetterberg, Tlusty, Downie, Quick, Bozak, Crawford, Hodgson and Laich
Dave Molinari: Penguins Pascal Dupuis will have ACL surgery and could miss the remainder of the season. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg said he's ready to go tomorrow. Has been out since Dec. 1st with a herniated disc. Michael Smith:…
Afternoon Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Kevin Paul Dupont: The Bruins recall goalie Niklas Svedberg from the AHL. Joe Haggerty: He could start tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have recalled Alex Petrovic and Drew Shore. Likely means that Scottie Upshall is out. George Richardson: Petrovic recalled to replace…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Thornton, Oilers, Weber, Preds, Phaneuf, Steen, Parise, Ericsson and Fedorov
Some notes from the last couple days. NHL: (click the link to read the 12 page document) Gary Bettman upholds Shawn Thornton's 15 game suspension. The National Hockey League Players’ Association (the “NHLPA” or the “Union”), on behalf of Boston Player Shawn…