Morning Rumors: Draft Lottery, Sabres, Panthers, Flyers, Oilers, Kovalchuk and the Devils
Elliotte Friedman: The NHL is looking into altering their draft lottery process. Under the current system, any team in the lottery could 'win' the lottery and select first overall, as well as not being able fall back more than one…
Injury Notes: Pens, Wings, Caps, Flames, Sabres, Sens, Canes, Coyotes, Avs, Hawks and Leafs
Shelly Anderson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins James Neal (concussion) received clearance to play and could be in the lineup tonight. Chris Kunitz could also return to the lineup tonight. Beau Bennett skated before practice but hasn't been given clearance…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Islanders, Oilers, Sabres, Ducks, Leafs, Sens, Canadiens and Avs
Eliotte Friedman of CBC: On the Canucks rumors: "Canuck rumour I: That the Aquilini family forced Tortorella on Gillis. Verdict: Skeptical." "Canuck rumour II: That ownership blocked Gillis from trading Ryan Kesler at the deadline. Verdict: Don't believe it." "Canuck…
Morning Rumors: Blues, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Rangers, Nolan and Salary Cap
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Unless the Blues and Ryan Miller go deep into the playoffs, GM Doug Armstrong may be reluctant to pay big money to retain Miller. The Blues have Jake Allen waiting for a shot…
Injury Notes: Peverly, Habs, Stars, Wings, Panthers, Sabres, Avs, Isles, Flyers, Lightning, Canes and Ducks
Mark Stepneski of Stars.NHL: Stars forward Rich Peverley is in stable condition in a Dallas hospital after collapsing on the bench last night. “We successfully treated him for a cardiac event with standard therapy,” said Dr. Gil Salazar of UT…
Afternoon Rumors II: Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings, Caps, Blue Jackets, Canadiens and Rental Effects
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The return for Thomas Vanek could be a first round pick (preferably 2015), another pick and a solid prospect. Andrew MacDonald's trade value increased by Dan Girardi re-signing with the Rangers. Starting point will be…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Boston Bruins
Written by John Sheppard and can be followed at @jisheppard. As we are now back from the Olympic break and getting close to the trade deadline, it is time to take a look at the Boston Bruins. First of all before…
Afternoon Rumors I: Sharks, Lightning, Rangers, Canucks, Penguins, Avalanche and Canadiens
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle on the rumor mill. "No, just because your name's not out there, that doesn't mean you're not going, and vise versa -- just because it is doesn't mean you…
Morning Rumors II: Red Wings, Oilers, Sabres, Islanders, Scouting Flyers-Rangers and Nolan
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are on the lookout for another top-four defenseman to go along with Niklas Kronwall, Jonathan Ericsson and Danny DeKeyser.For the Wings to get Ryan Kesler, it would likely cost…
Morning Rumors VI: Predators, Ducks, Capitals, Flyers, Sabres, Oilers, Kings and Red Wings
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Predators GM David Poile. "I talked to almost everybody before the Olympic break; I’ve probably spoken to half of the teams this week," Poile told ESPN.com Friday afternoon. "Everybody knows from my standpoint what we have…
Morning Rumors III: Sabres Edition: Myers, Ehrhoff Asked For List And Others On The Block
TSN Insider Trading: Sabres Tyler Myers is getting plenty of interest. The Maple Leafs, Ducks and Avalanche could be interested teams. The price could be high for him. Craig Custance: The Sabres are getting calls on Christian Ehrhoff. He has…
Injury Notes: Predators, Blue Jackets, Stars, Canucks and Sabres
Josh Cooper: Predators Pekka Rinne is hoping that an AHL conditioning stint isn't too far away. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets defenseman Fedor Tyutin is out two to three weeks with an ankle injury. Mark Stepneski of Stars.NHL: Stars Stephane Robidas is…