D-Day for the Devils, 3pm Wednesday … Ottawa makes final cuts … Cammalleri hearing today
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: The New Jersey Devils have until 3 pm on Wednesday to get under the $59.4 million salary cap ceiling. Bryce Salvador ($2.9 million) and Anssi Salmela ($612,500) will be put on LTIR (Salvador was a…
B.Campbell out a month … Canucks clear some cap room … Cammalleri under review
TSN: The Chicago Blackhawks will be without defenseman Brian Campbell for at least the first month of the season with a sprained knee. Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Darcy Hordichuk and Shane O'Brien have been placed on waivers, and…
Crosby still bothered by hip flexor … Theodore to Wild almost done … Flames dropping like flies … Kadri to Marlies almost official
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Sidney Crosby is still being bothered by his hip flexor, he left practice early and did not play in last night's game. It's the 2nd time this camp that he's been bothered by it,…
Kadri will be sent down to the Marlies … Ryan back on LW … O’Brien odd man out? Fowler makes Ducks, for now?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: According to Shoalts, the Toronto Maple Leafs made the decision awhile ago that Nazem Kadri will be heading to the Marlies. Kadri's 3 point night against the Senators didn't change anything, nor would…
Oilers place Sheldon Souray on waivers … J. Staal out 10 weeks? Waiting for Salvador results
Jeff Marek via twitter: The Edmonton Oilers have placed Sheldon Souray and Martin Gerber on waivers. Bob McKenzie via twitter: McKenzie wouldn't be surprised if Souray gets claimed on re-entry waivers at half price. Mark Spector via twitter: Souray hasn't…
To squash a rumor …. Alex Kovalev has a brain cramp, fights Francois Beauchemin
Not exactly sure what Alex Kovalev was thinking, but he decides to drop the mitts with Francois Beauchemin, but you have to give him credit for not backing down, which might have been the smart move.
Hawks expensive rings … C. Clark available … No love for Rolston? Salvador out? Blues Blueline Battle and more
Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Rings: Picture from Sean Leahy of Rocky Wirtz's ring. Chris Kuc tweets "$30,000, 14-carat white gold, 404 diamonds & gemstones totaling apprx. 8 carats." Mark Spector via twitter: RW Chris Clark of the Columbus Blue Jackets…
Dallas Stars sale could drag on … Theodore interested in Minny but are they intersted in him? Parise open to talks during season
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The sale of the Dallas Stars may drag on for months as the lenders may wait for a deal they deem worthy. Monarch Investment Group and Galatioto Sports Group are the leading lenders…
Finger and Kadri could be cap casualties … 84 game schedule? Leighton MRI results today … If the Wild look for a new backup goalie….
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: If the Toronto Maple Leafs keep both Jeff Finger and Nazem Kadri on the roster, they will be slightly over the cap, if they demote both, they could be about $4.6 million under.…
Mueller out with concussion … Goalie injuries in Philly and Minny … Don’t count on Souray being put on waivers today
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: The Colorado Avalanche have lost Peter Mueller with his 2nd concussion in the last 6 months, and 3rd serious concussion in his career. He's out indefinitely. Jim Matheson via twitter: Sheldon Souray can be…
A Metallica – Hockey Connection
I was listening to radio the other day when a Metallica song came on. Now I never associate Metallica and hockey together, expect for one song, 'Hero of the Day'. The connection? Arguably the greatest youtube tribute video, Wendel Clark…
Devils can’t find a trade partner … Boynton suspended … Schenn to crack Kings? C. Wilson a top 6 in Nashville
Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The New Jersey Devils continue to look for trading partners, but haven't been able to find any takes just yet. It's looking like they are going to have to bury money in the minors. Tim Sassone…