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 IV: Hurricanes, Kesler, Edler, Red Wings, Capitals and Canadiens
Darren Dreger: Teams are saying that the Hurricanes could trade one of their goaltender, including Cam Ward. David Pagnotta: There is lots of Ryan Kesler trade talk going on. Pagnotta has been told that just about half of the league…
Morning Rumors V: Senators, 10 Player Scenarios, Flames, Oilers, Capitals, Leafs and Edler
TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger on the Senators pending free agent Chris Phillips. In terms of Phillips, there's a negotiation that's ongoing between the Ottawa Senators and Phillips to keep him a lifer in Ottawa. If that doesn't go well,…
Morning Rumors VII: Kesler, St. Louis, Erat, Panthers, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Leafs and Kuznetsov
Eric Macramalla: "Kesler/St. Louis have no-trades; ok to give to player; BUT trade demand should trigger a list of teams he can be traded to, otherwise the team will have difficulty getting a return on that player - so no trades…
Afternoon Rumors: Sabres, Penguins, Jets, Capitals and Flyers
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres Steve Ott is a pending UFA and knows his name is out there. "I told them I want to be here," Ott said today after practice in the rink at Riverside Park. "We’ll…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Washington Capitals
Submitted by Patrick O'Connor, and can be found on twitter at @PatOConnor28 With the trade deadline fast approaching, after the Olympic break the Capitals should be very active if they want to make a run this season. The Caps currently find…
Morning Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Avs, Oilers, Hurricanes, Canucks and Top 5 Grinders
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking to bring a bigger name in, it will have to include salary going out. If the Blues are looking at Ryan Callahan, the Rangers will want someone that could step…
Morning Notes: Olympic Fallout, Kuznetsov, Partying Austrian’s and the 2018 Olympics
John Shannon: Alex Ovechkin, Evgeni Malkin, Pavel Datsyuk and Alex Semin didn't return to the US on the NHL/NHLPA charter plane as originally planned. Sounding like they will remain in Russia for the closing ceremonies. Craig Custance: An agent suggested…
Injury Notes: Isles, Lightning, Wings, Blue Jackets, Rangers, Capitals, Wild, Leafs, Habs, Preds, Jets, Coyotes, Pens and Ducks
Arthur Staple: John Tavares has a knee injury and is done for the Olympics. Initial news on Tavares is not good, could be multiple ligament damage. Damian Cristodero: Lightning's Steven Stamkos' timetable is still open ended. The goal for him…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Top 5 Goalie, Larsson, Omark, Curry, Kuznetsov and Olympics
Doug Mittler of ESPN: Top 5 goaltenders that could be traded: 1. Ryan Miller - the Wild, Capitals and Blues could be interested. 2. Martin Brodeur 3. Cam Ward 4. Tim Thomas 5. Evgeni Nabokov. Randy Miller of NJ.com: Devils…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Coyotes, Oilers, Kings, Capitals, Sabres and Penguins
Joe Haggerty: The Bruins won't be trading Matt Bartkowski, Ryan Spooner or their 1st round pick for a defenseman. Prices are high right now. Chris Nichols: Coyotes GM Don Maloney: “We’re not looking to sell. We'd like to add. But right…
Injury Notes: Lightning, Pens, Sabres, Avs, Ducks, Flames, Sens, Bruins, Canes, Caps and Maple Leafs
Damian Cristodero: Steven Stamkos is targeting a Saturday return against the Red Wings. It will determine if he goes to the Olympics or not. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins Kris Letang has missed three straight games with an…