Koivu out … Are the Lightning looking for a goalie? No major overhaul for Burke … Gomez has setback and starting goalies
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild center Mikko Koivu will miss at least Saturday's game against the Islanders with a leg injury. GM Chuck Fletcher hopes to have Koivu back before Christmas. Devin Setoguchi, Guillaume Latendresse and P-M Bouchard are…
Kyle Turris trade rumors heat up, could be traded today
The Kyle Turris trade rumors are off and running again. Here are some links to past Turris rumors, and here. Keep checking back as we'll update this entry as new rumors come in. 4:00 PM: Craig Custance via twitter: Custance…
Waters says Leafs trading for Staal, but Rutherford not interested in trading him … Injury notes on Skinner, Pitkanen, Pronger, Schenn, Leino and Green
Chemmy of Pension Plan Puppets: XM radio personality, Bill Waters (formerly on AM 640 in Toronto), claimed yesterday that the Maple Leafs and Hurricanes had a trade in place involving Eric Staal, but the deal is on hold because of…
Sutter to Kings? Jets claim Miettinen … Giroux out with concussion … Downie fined … Campbell fractures foot … Starting goalies
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Sources confirm that the Kings have officially sought permission from the Calgary Flames to speak with Darryl Sutter. Josh Rimer via twitter: Rimer is hearing that Sutter could be named the new Kings coach tomorrow. Damian…
Murray out, Stevens in, and who could be next? Isles not looking to move goalie … Kadri being scouted … Murray talks Filatov
Helene Elliott of the LA Times: The LA Kings have fired Terry Murray. John Stevens will be their 23rd head coach, but on an interim basis. "The challenge for a coach as well as players when you have expectations it's…
Late morning notes involving Filatov, Desjardins, Couturier, Maple Leafs, Devils, Caps, and Sabres
Nick Kypreos via twitter: Senators forward Nikita Filatov will be joining CSKA Moscow of the KHL. Bob McKenzie via twitter: He has been "assigned" by the Senators, so they will retain his NHL rights. Andy Strickland via twitter: The Senators…
Sunday morning rumor roundup … Giroux and Bryzgalov leave last night’s game early … Richards updates
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canadiens made a desperate move in acquiring Tomas Kaberle, and if doesn't work, it could cost GM Pierre Gauthier his job. Capitals GM George McPhee has been trying to make a move to…
Rogers and BCE to buy 80% of MLSE … Kane in contract year … 2 loaned to Team Canada for WJC … Greene out 4 weeks
Grant Robertson and Tara Perkins of the Globe and Mail: Rogers Communications and BCE are closing in a deal to by the 80% stock in MLSE from the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for $1.33 billion. Larry Tanenbaum supports the deal,…
Crosby out 2 games … Brassard will eventually be traded … Kings injury update … Booth out 4-6 weeks … Will Sutton get suspended?
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins sent a news release out yesterday that Sidney Crosby will miss the next 2 games. He didn't feel good after taking a hit on Monday against the Bruins. "He saw Dr. Micky Collins of…
Afternoon notes involving the Coyotes future, Gagner, Brassard, Maple Leafs, Devils, Kuba, Schenn, Stars injures, Karlsson, Oilers and Bryzgalov
Nick Ctsonika via twitter: Bill Daley said they continue to talk with 2 prospective buyers for the Phoenix Coyotes. As long as it's progressing, they'll continue to work towards keeping the team there. Renaud Lavoie via twitter: The NHL says…
Fantasy hockey news, injury updates, starting goalies, and waivers
Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Ducks put Ben Maxwell on waivers. The Coyotes put Patrick O'Sullivan on waivers. Nick Kypreos via twitter: Predators forward Jordan Tootoo will have a hearing at 5 PM EST for hit running over of Ryan…
Blackhawks could use a 2nd line center … Bruins have plenty of cap space … Board of Governors meetings … Stastny injured
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks have moved Patrick Kane back to wing, which likely means they are back in the market for a 2nd line center. David Bolland is best suited for the 3rd line role and…