Agent denies 10 year extension for Backstrom … Flames to lose both Nystrom and White? What the Canucks face this off-season
Tarik El-Bashir via Twitter: El-Bashir gets confirmation from Nicklas Backstrom's agent that his client hasn't signed a 10 year extension with the Washington Capitals. The rumor was started by someone posting it in a forum or blog. Eric Francis of…
Canucks to look at Kaberle? Leafs interested in Cervenka … “Almost one-third of the teams in the league either is or soon will be put up for sale”
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: The Vancouver Canucks blueline took a beating during the playoffs, and throughout most of the season. Alex Edler looks to be a corner piece for the team, but they still could use a true…
Salo out indefinitely … Will the Sens let Volchenkov walk? Detroit’s options
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: Guys, hold you breath ... Sami Salo left night's game, and is out indefinitely with a suspected ruptured testicle. Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could have a…
Sale of Coyotes getting closer … Penguins UFAs … Shirokov Staying
Randy Sportak of the Toronto Sun: Gary Bettman thinks the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes could be getting closer to being finalized. "The process continues. There is much that has to be done with the city of Glendale, both by…
Marleau Should be Good for Game 2 … Predators, Devils, Senators, and Red Wings Off-Season Decisions
Gary Peterson of the San Jose Mercury News: Surprise game 1 scratch, Patrick Marleau, should be feeling better, and ready to return for game 2 on Sunday. Marleau was taken out of the line just before game one with 'flu-like'…
Leonis on the Caps Off-Season … Hudler Announcement Today … Hamhuis Leaving Nashville?
Ted Leonis on Ted's Takes: Leonis's thoughts on the Capitals off-season ... We won’t do anything rash or make any decisions out of emotional angst. We will collect our thoughts. We will be energized by our failure. We will seek…
Injury Updates on Kessel, Michalek, and Ehrhoff
James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs sniper Phil Kessel left practice after only a few minutes yesterday with a muscle cramp/strain/pull. Kessel left Saturday's game for 10-15 minutes with the same issue. Kessel was sent for further…
Vancouver Canucks Sign Goaltender Eddie Lack
"Swedish newspaper Expressen is reporting that the Vancouver Canucks have signed free agent goaltender Eddie Lack. The 6'2'' 22-year-old played with Brynas in the Swedish Elite League last season, backing up the league's best goalie in Jacob Markstrom." (Source: TSN)…
More Injuries in Vancouver … Podcast from GlobeSports … Hudler back to Detroit
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The injury front keeps getting bigger out in Vancouver. Already without Mikael Samuelsson, Steve Bernier, Willie Mitchell, and Shane O'Brien (disciplinary); Daniel Sedin was held out of last night's game, and most likely tonight's…
Kesler Signs a 6-Year Contract Extension with the Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have looked up Ryan Kesler through the 2015-16 season. The 25-year-old is having a career year with 21 goals and 45 assists in 71 games so far this season.In 391 career games, Kesler has scored 86 goals,…
Problems with Phoenix’s Potential New Owners? Leighton back in Philly? Forsberg Done for Good? Kings Showcasing Bernier?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: The Banks may not be willing to give the "Ice Edge" group the funds to purchase the Phoenix Coyotes for $160 million. Jeffery Vinik only paid about $100 million cash for the Tampa…
Cory Schneider Still with the Canucks … Winnipeg Mayor Shoots Down Team … Kaberle, Staying or Going
Elliott Pap of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks received calls from a number of teams who were interested in Cory Schneider, but nothing was good enough for Gillis. Gillis said “He's a great young player in our organization, a fully…