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…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Wild, Caps, Oilers, Pens, Rangers, Vanek, MacDonald, Habs, Sharks and Callahan
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ryan Miller situation likely won't be resolved until after the Olympic break, the asking price will be high, but there might be more teams involved. The Wild and Capitals are believed to be…
Morning Rumors III: Parenteau, Subban, Gagner, Yakupov, Stewart, Kings, Senators, Buyers and Sellers
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avalanche's P.A. Parenteau was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. He has two more years left at $4 million per. Rumors that the Canadiens may be willing to trade P.K. Subban for…
Injury Notes: Wings, Lightning, Sabres, Preds, Avs, Leafs, Canucks, Rangers, Ducks, Flames and Caps
Helene St. James: Red Wings Johan Franzen (concussion symptoms) will not be playing for Sweden at the Olympics. Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning's goalie Ben Bishop left last night's game after being hit in the head by the skate…
Morning Rumors I: Goalie Version – Miller, Ward, Thomas and Brodeur
Chad Graff: There is no truth to the rumor that the Wild made an offer to the Sabres for Ryan Miller. myNHLTradeRumors: Nick Kypreos said on HC @ Noon that the Capitals are kicking tires on Ryan Miller. Neil Greenberg:…
Afternoon Hits: Injury Updates, Line Combos and Starting Goalies
Chris Johnston: Lightning's Steven Stamkos said that his leg felt "a lot better" today. Helene St. James: The Red Wings put Johan Franzen on the IR after he experienced some concussion symptoms. Bob Duff: The Red Wings activate Joakim Andersson…
Afternoon Hits: Miller, Moulson, Stamkos, Zetterberg, Grabovski, JVR, Isles, Lines and Goalies
Jeremy Rutherford: Regarding Ryan Miller ... Rutherford thinks the Blues are interested, but no reason to believe something is imminent. Josh Yohe: Sabres Matt Moulson: "People have been trading me since the day I showed up in Buffalo. It's out…
Morning Rumors: Bruins, Oilers, Sens, Sabres, Blues, Preds, Capitals, Stars, Lightning, Flames and Panthers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish and president Kevin Lowe watched the Flyers-Bruins game on Saturday. Nick Schultz might be one of the veteran, left-handed stay-at-home defenseman the Bruins are looking at. The Bruins aren't looking for a…