NHL Rumors – NY Rangers and LA Kings
On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the New York Rangers offseason priorities. Sign pending UFA Keith Yandle - Though they have suggested that they may not have the cap room, it is possible. The…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings and Montreal Canadiens
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Coach Darryl Sutter made it pretty clear that he plans on returning to coach the Kings next season. Helene Elliott: Vincent Lecavalier declined to comment on his playing future. He promised to…
Rumors: Kopitar, Lucic, Staal, Ward, and Rakell
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Don't expect the Kings and Anze Kopitar to agree to a contract extension in the immediate future. Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are "not even in the ballpark" when asked if they…
Morning Hits: Petry, Nichushkin, Horton, Gudas, Booth and More
Bruce McCurdy: Oilers coach Dallas Eakins said that special teams needs as his driving decision to bench Jeff Petry, but he was their top penalty killing defenseman (SHTOI/G) from the past two seasons. Ryan Rishaug: Since he missed all of training…
Morning Rumors: Byfuglien, Penguins, Girardi, Oilers, Barrie, Kings, Kadri and Sabres
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Lawless thinks the Jets need to trade Dustin Byfuglien and get the most they can for him, whether it be at the deadline or in the summer. He would be a fit for…
Trade Rumors: Rentals, Canadiens, Kings and Capitals
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rental candidates at the trade deadline: Thomas Vanek, Mike Cammalleri, Matt Moulson, Ryan Miller and maybe Ryan Callahan. Strang thinks that Jaromir Jagr and possibly Martin Brodeur (citing Rich Chere) could be added to that list.…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Sens, Jackets, Leafs, Oilers, Flames, Wings, Canes, Avs, Canadiens and Isles
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Rangers are said to be the most desperate team to make a deal. GM Glen Sather has been working the phones, looking at deals involving Michael Del Zotto and Dan Girardi. Girardi will…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Islanders, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Canadiens, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and Oilers
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Staple thinks the Islanders had no intention of re-signing Matt Moulson. He doesn't see Moulson being with the Sabres beyond the trade deadline. Staple's had heard rumblings that Moulson and he reps were disappointed GM Garth…
Free Agent Hits: Pietrangelo, Henrique, Jagr, Grabovski and Lewis
Luke Fox of SportsNet: Blues RFA Alex Pietrangelo is reportedly looking for nearly $7 million a season, with the Blues hoping to settle on $6 million or less. The Blues are getting close to the cap ceiling and still have RFAs Jake Allen and Magnus…
21 Players File for Arbitration
NHLPA: 21 players have filed for salary arbitration. Deadline is today at 5:00 pm ET. Player Team Brendan Smith Detroit Red Wings Sam Gagner Edmonton Oilers Trevor Lewis Los Angeles Kings Alec Martinez Los Angeles Kings Jake Muzzin Los Angeles…
Players who have taken the most elbowing penalties: 2011-12 NHL Season
There were 107 elbowing penalties called in the NHL this past season, and here is a list of the most guilty. RK Player Team Pos GP PIM Elbow T1 Evander Kane Jets LW 74 53 3 Evgeni Malkin Penguins…
Semin denies report … No charges for Kane … Avs-Hejduk talking … Price-Habs have talked … Videos of Doan and Hanzal hit
Dmitry Chesnokov via twitter: When Alexander Semin arrived in Sweden, he denied that he'll be leaving the Capitals for sure. Stephen Whyno via twitter: Whyno spoke with Semin's agent who didn't close the door on the Capitals. He questioned the…