Rumors and Video: O’Reilly, Kings, Semin and Vegas/Seattle Talk
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is relieved the deadline has past and that Joe Sakic may be willing to work out a contract extension in the summer. “It’s a relief, too,” O’Reilly said of Sakic’s comments.…
Rumors V: Hawks, Caps, Leafs, Bruins, Oilers, Sens, Flames and Kings
TSNs Insider Trading: McKenzie: Would put Antoine Vermette at the top of the Blackhawks wish list. There are at least a half dozens teams interested in Vermette. The Blackhawks are also looking at Curtis Glencross and Cam Atkinson. LeBrun: The…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…
Rumors I: Kings, Maple Leafs and Red Wings
The Fourth Period: Sources saying the Kings and Maple Leafs have held "significant discussions." The Kings have shown interest in Dion Phaneuf, Cody Franson, Joffrey Lupul and Mike Santorelli. The Kings tried to package Mike Richards in a Phaneuf deal,…
Rumors III: Flames, Kings, Canes, Leafs, Ducks, Coyotes and Canucks
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Source confirmed that Flames GM Brad Treliving has discussed the idea of acquiring Kings center Mike Richards. It would be a long-shot. The Flames are one of the few teams that could be able to…
Rumors II: Wild, Hurricanes, Kings, Senators and Babcock
The Fourth Period: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is still looking for goaltending help and he could extend his search to the Eastern Conference. The Wild could consider Maple Leafs James Reimer, who has one-year left on his deal. The Wild…
Morning Hits: Brodeur, Waivers, Fines and Injury Updates
Rich Chere: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said that Martin Brodeur will be back with the Devils at some point, but will finish the season with the Blues. Lamoriello: "I don't think it's a case of choosing. He's been (in St. Louis)…
Rumors IV: Kings, Leafs, Avalanche, Ducks, Stars and Wild
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Believe that a Dion-Phaneuf for Mike Richards deal was seriously considered, with other pieces being involved. The Kings said no to any deal involving Tanner Pearson or Tyler Toffoli. New to the rumor mill is Avalanche…
Injuries: Okposo, Bobrovsky, Bieksa, Phaneuf, Howard and lots more
Arthur Staple: Islanders winger Kyle Okposo will be out six to eight weeks with an upper-body injury. Blue Jackets: The Blue Jackets put Sergei Bobrovsky on the IR retroactive to Jan. 21st. Bobrovsky injured his groin and will be out…
Rumors III: Friedman 30 Thought Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Kings have already locked up Alec Martinez and Jake Muzzin. They are trying to get a deal done with Justin Williams, and will also have to deal with Kyle Clifford, Martin Jones, Tanner Pearson, Jarret…
Injuries: Toffoli, Pearson, Howard, Murray, Mason and Skille
Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: Kings Tyler Toffoli has been diagnosed with mononucleosis. Tanner Pearson fractured his fibula and has been put on the IR. No timetables have been given. Ansar Khan: Red Wings Jimmy Howard had an MRI…
Rumors II: Coyotes, Kings, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Bylsma
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Uncertainty over next years salary cap and the term left on some contracts are leading some teams to be more cautious with regards to the trade market. "There's a lot of teams that would…