Morning Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Flyers, Hurricanes, Islanders, Senators, Panthers and Leafs
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Sabres Ted Nolan will likely be signing a three-year contract when they return from their road trip. The Sabres may look to buy out Ville Leino. The Oilers and Flyers are interested in college…
Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…
Morning Rumors: Capitals, Halak, Jets, Reimer and the Maple Leafs
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: There have been no contract talks between the Capitals and Jaroslav Halak's camp, and there won't be until the season is over. “We’re not going to approach those discussions until the end of the…
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 and Notes: Bourque, Stastny, Jagr, Jokinen, Stars-Jackets, Bozon, Mitchell and Berra
Guillaume Lefrancois of CBC: The Canadiens will have to decide if they will buyout Rene Bourque this offseason. A buyout would cost them $3.67 million in total. Salary cap numbers would be $1.67 million for the first two year and…
NHL Attendance For Each Team After 30 Home Games: 2013-14
Here is our third installment of tracking home attendance, the 30 game mark, with comparisons from after 20 games this year and last seasons final numbers. The outdoor games have boosted the attendance for several teams. The Senators and Blues…
Morning Hits: Comeau, GM Meetings, Chiasson, Canucks Collapse, Teravainen, Wellman and the Draft
NHL Player Safety: Blue Jackets Blake Comeau will have a phone hearing today for his hit on Red Wings Brendan Smith. Darren Dreger: NHLPAs Mathieu Schneider said that the players are not interested in playing longer games. They would like…
Morning Hits and Injuries: Klesla, Lehtonen, Sbisa, Robidas, Paille, Nikitin, Diaz, Brown and Wellman
John Vogl: The Sabres have officially suspended defenseman Rostislav Klesla for failing to report to Rocherster of the AHL. Mike Heika: Stars Kari Lehtonen is "not doing very well" with his head injury and is day-to-day according to coach Lindy…
Morning Hits and Injuries: Yzerman, Devils, Kuznetsov, Kassian, Gorges, Laich, Vatanen and Hanzal
Hockey Central: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman: "We respect decision whether we agreed with it or not." Darren Dreger: If the Devils miss the playoffs, they will still remain in the NHL draft lottery. If they win the lottery, they would still pick 30th,…
Trade Deadline Fallout I: Ducks, Canucks, Flames, Predators, Flyers, Wild, Caps and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Ducks and Canucks had serious trade discussions about Ryan Kesler. Sources say that the Ducks offered Sami Vatenen, a first round pick and another player. "We entertained multiple offers in multiple situations and none of them…
Trade Deadline Fallout II: Ligntning, Flames, Sabres, Pens, Caps, Jets, Hawks, Leafs, Devils and Flyers
Steve Zipay: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said that there were several discussions with Martin St. Louis about the decision to trade him. Tells media to ask St. Louis "why the Rangers." Wes Gilbertson: Flames GM Brian Burke said they agreed…
NHL Trade: Coyotes Send Klesla, Brown and Pick To Capitals For Erat and Mitchell
The Coyotes have traded Rostislav Klesla, Chris Brown and a 4th round pick to the Washington Capitals for Martin Erat and John Mitchell. What do you think of the trade? Was there a winner? Click for stats