Around the Boards: Semin resigning for 1 year, Rangers need some size, Who will captain the Capitals and Leafs?
Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo's Puck Daddy: Though it's not official yet, all signs are that the Capitals have signed Alex Semin to a 1 year, $6 million deal. After next season, Semin would become an unrestricted free agent. It has…
The Capitals trade Clark and Jurcina to the Jackets for Chimera
Finally a trade in the NHL to report. The Washington Capitals have sent their captain, Chris Clark, and defenseman Milan Jurcina to the Columbus Blue Jackets for winger Jason Chimera. As noted in 'Around the Boards' today, Columbus has been…
Around the Boards: Ilya to LA? Governors to talk 2 teams in T.O.? Lightning and Capitals holding pat?
David Shoalts of the Globe and Mail: At upcoming NHL governors meetings, expect talk of a 2nd team in Toronto to be brought up, regardless if it's not currently on the agenda. ESPN: Their rumors section is suggesting that if…
Around the Boards: Lecavalier to LA? Kane Hurt? Some players returning soon
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Thinks the Los Angeles Kings are the best suitor for Vincent Lecavalier. He'd be an excellent compliment to Anze Kopitar, they have the cap space, and plenty of young players. Chris Kuc of the…
Around the Boards: Rangers – Coyotes talking trade, Halak back on the Block, the Afinogenov factor?
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks reported that the New York Rangers have offered defensive prospect, Bobby Sanguinetti, to the Phoenix Coyotes for center Peter Mueller. The Coyotes countered by asking for either Brandon Dubinsky or Ryan Callahan. The…
Ovechkin Gets 2 Game Suspension
Washington Capitals' forward Alexander Ovechkin has been suspended two games after his knee-on-knee hit with Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Tim Gleason. Ovechkin was assessed a five-minute major and a game misconduct on the play, which left both players sprawled on the…
Around the Boards: Savard about to sign, Ovechkin hurts knee, DiPietro mid-Dec return, Gagne Skating
Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Marc Savard and the Boston Bruins could announce today that they've agreed to a 7 year contract extension with a cap hit in the $4.5 - $4.8 million range. Savard will be 39…
Around the Boards: Forsberg staying in Sweden, Toews-Kane-Keith signing today? Filatov back to KHL?
Matthew Sekeres of the Globe and Mail: Canucks GM Mike Gillis informed reporters that Peter Forsberg won't be coming Canucks, or any other NHL club, instead opting to with Modo for the remainder of the season. Chric Kuc of the…
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk talks positive, Malkin and Ovechkin returing tomorrow? Komisarek and Orpik out weeks
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers forward Robert Nilsson is in the doghouse and may find himself on the trading block. The Predators and possibly the Hurricanes could be interested in Nilsson, who has skill but has been inconsistent.…
Around the Boards: Kovalchuk, Briere and Van Riemsdyk, Penguin’s Injuries, Weight out, Giggy to Wings?
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Thrashers fans and Fantasy owners of Ilya Kovalchuk have a smile on their face this morning, as Kovalchuk took part in yesterday's practice. He was on a line with Antropov and Afinogenov. Kovalchuk is…
Around the Boards: Savard and Nylander, Sens looking for a Forward, Blues forced to deal?
Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Boston Bruins and Marc Savard continue to have contract discussions regularly, but the longer they drag on, the more likelihood that Savard will become a UFA. Tarik El-Bashir of the Washington Post:…
Around the Boards: Injury News – Ovechkin, Dubinsky, Letang
Dmitry Chesnokov of Yahoo's Puck Daddy Blog: Chesnokov interviewed Alex Ovechkin over the weekend and Ovie had this to say: Q. You're in good mood. Are you getting better? OVECHKIN: I am better. But I will miss 4-5 weeks. This…