Injury Notes: Rinne, Neal, Lundqvist, Fasth, Stempniak, Slater, Nieto, Jenner and MacArthur
Pat Iverson of SB Nation: Predators Pekka Rinne told the Finnish magazine "Urheilulehti," that his hip infection is "very dangerous" and could lead to long-term problems. Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins James Neal is not expected to practice…
Morning Rumors: Kulikov, Tootoo, Leafs, Kings, Alfredsson, Flames, Gardiner and Jets
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "I spoke to Dale Tallon this week & I'd be comfortable saying the Leafs have interest in Kulikov. So do 20 other teams" Hope Smoke: Dreger on TSN Radio: "the market is open in Florida…
Morning rumors with video: Panthers, Oilers, Kaleta, Eller, Phaneuf, Noel and Gardiner
Harvey Fialkov: "Kulikov to Leafs trade rumors eminated from Toronto Sun. So early for these rumors. Panthers are easy target b/c of good young players." ... "Tallon said Ottawa Sun report about dealing veterans was absolute hearsay as is today's…
Injury Notes: Rangers, Jets, Devils, Flyers, Leafs, Stars, Ducks and Bruins
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rangers Ryan Callahan could be out three to four weeks with a broken thumb. Andrew Gross: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said with Callahan out, they wanted to have another penalty killer, Darroll Powe was called up. Gary…
Injury Notes: Panthers, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs, Hurricanes, Jets, Sharks, Flyers, Canadiens and Wings
George Richards: Panthers say that Ed Jovanovski has not been taken off the IR. Dave Molinari: Penguins coach Dan Bylsma on defenseman Kris Letang: "There’s not a timetable on Kris’ return at this point." Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports:…
Injury Notes: Boyle, St. Louis, Clowe, Drewiske, JVR, Rozsival, Soderberg, Hagelin, Kane and Pacioretty
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Dan Boyle flew back to San Jose yesterday and in a text: “I’m OK. That was scary. Hopefully the symptoms will be very minor, if any, going forward.” Blues Maxim Lapierre said…
Morning Rumors: Coaches on the hot seat, Elliott, Lundqvist, Canadiens, Sabres, Vanek, Boyle and the Oilers
Bruce Garrioch: Panthers coach Kevin Dineen, Wild's Mike Yeo and Jets Claude Noel could be on the hot seat. “When you see one team make a coaching change there can most definitely be a domino effect. No question about it, especially…
Morning Rumors: Bernier, Reimer, Oilers, Engelland and scouting the Jets-Stars
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Kings GM Dean Lombardi on Jonathan Bernier. "It doesn’t surprise me at all," Lombardi told ESPN.com Friday. "We knew this guy. After the trade, he sent me a text to thank me for trading him. I…
Morning Rumors: Oilers, Erat, lots on the Gardiner, Miller, Giroux and Messier
TSNs Insider Trading: The Oilers GM Craig MacTavish may not be panicking but they need help on the blueline after allowing 15 goals in three games. There is some concern. MacTavish said this offseason that he wanted to make a…
Morning Hits: Nugent-Hopkins returning, blueline moves needed for Avs and Selanne’s Winnipeg farewell
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is about to return. Taylor Hallhad been moved to center to fill the void, but he may not be done with it. “Are we done with Taylor in the middle? Maybe…
Morning Hits: Dvorak, Morrow, MacKinnon, Stewart, Scouting Avs-Ducks and Erat
Michael Smith: The Hurricanes sign Radek Dvorak to a one-year deal, $600,000 NHL deal. He'll get $125,000 in the AHL, $250,000 is guaranteed. Lou Korac: Blues Brenden Morrow is still having visa issues with his status for tonight up in…
Winnipeg Jets 2013-14 Season Primer
Team Outlook from McKeen's Hockey Guide: The new Winnipeg Jets are entering their third season since their move to Atlanta and are still searching for their first playoff contest. Part of the problem has been their goaltending, as Ondrej Pavelec hasn’t…