Morning Hits and Rumors: NHL Draft, Weiss, Iginla, Canucks, Leafs, Datsyuk, Fistric and the Jets
Elliott Friedman of CBC: Friedman mentions again about the Avalanche turning down the Flames offer of all their 1st round picks for the 1st overall pick. They rejected it quickly as it didn't contain a player that is NHL ready.…
Free Agent Rumors: Leafs – Bozak, Orr, Kostka, MacArthur and Komarov .. Pens – Letang, Iginla, Malkin and Dupuis
The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs appear to be trying to re-sign UFAs Tyler Bozak, Colton Orr and Mike Kostka. It's likely that Clarke MacArthur and Ryan O'Bryne won't be brought back. Leo Komarov is expected to head back to the…
Free Agent Notes and Draft Signings: Wings, Rangers, Red Wings, Senators, Leafs, Sharks, Islanders and Coyotes
Ansar Khan: Pavel Datsyuk said he wants to sign a contract extension with the Red Wings. He's looking forward to playing with the Wings beyond next season. Katie Strang: The Rangers haven't started contract talks with Henrik Lundqvist. It's not…
Maple Leafs Notes: Komarov, Gunnarsson, Leafs RFAs, UFAs and Free Agent Fits
Dmitry Chesnokov: Maple Leafs RFA winger Leo Komarov: "Won't hide it - I've held negotiations with Dynamo , but I'm waiting for an offer from Toronto." Luke Fox of SportsNet: Maple Leafs defenseman Carl Gunnarsson made $1.35 million last season…
Morning Hits: Datsyuk, Alzner, Kessel, Bozak and some other Leafs notes
Chris Nichols of SportsNet: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that Pavel Datsyuk won't be heading back to Russia when his contract expires after next season. “You mean how long is his deal and how much is he gonna make?…
Maple Leafs Offseason Notes: Kessel, Phaneuf, Reimer, UFAs and RFAs, Buyouts, Bozak and Clarkson
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs Phil Kessel will have a $5.4 million salary and cap hit. He can't sign an extension until after July 5th, and Koshan thinks the Leafs would foolish to not extend him. Kessel's…
Injury Notes: Ovechkin, Staal, Fraser, Bozak and Backstrom
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: Capitals Alex Ovechkin played the final two games of the first round with a hairline fracture in his left foot. He was able to continue playing, as skating would not make the injury worse.…
Injury Notes: Gryba, Howard, Bonino, Getzlaf, Beauchemin, Lydman, Fasth, Bozak and Huberdeau
Seth Rorabaugh: Senators coach Paul MacLean said that Eric Gryba will be further evaluated for his "upper-body" injury. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jimmy Howard left practice early yesterday. He's had a sore hamstring, but he's still played well through it.…
Playoff hits: Game 1’s, Spezza, Bozak, Holzer, Gunnarson, Blackhawk lines and Vokoun
Senators and Penguins - Tuesday May 14th 7:30 pm ET. Sharks and Kings - Tuesday May 14th 10:00 pm ET. Blackhawks and Red Wings - Wednesday May 15th 8:00 pm ET. Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that they…
Roster Notes: Blues, Wild, Leafs, Canucks, Rangers, Penguins, Bruins, Capitals, Canadiens, and Ducks
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues T.J. Oshie was skating with Patrik Berglund and David Perron this morning. Michael Russo: Wild's Jason Pominville has been ruled out of Game 1. Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak said he'll play in Game 1 against…
Injury notes and lines: Crosby, Staal, Clowe, Bozak, Pominville, Demers, Ward, Phillips, Rangers and Leafs
Bob McKenzie: The Penguins likely won't know until tomorrow afternoon if Sidney Crosby will be medically cleared to play on Wednesday. Steve Zipay: Rangers Marc Staal practiced today in a regular jersey. Derek Dorsett was in a non-contract jersey. Andrew…
Injury Notes: Schneider, Oshie, Stamkos and Bozak
Tony Gallagher of the Vancouver Province: Indications are that Canucks Cory Schneider will be ready to go for Game 1. Lou Korac: Blues Hitchcock said that TJ Oshie could have played yesterday, but a few extra days off will help.…