Each week THN.com looks at the creditable buzz around the NHL and beyond, examining trade rumors, potential signings, coaching moves and more.
by Lyle Richardson - March 18, 2010 10:02 AM EDT
Tomas Plekanec will be in for a big raise this summer... Will Hudler return to the Wings?... Martin's last Devil days?
Montreal Canadiens center Tomas Plekanec could attract a lot of attention if he becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer, but it’s quite possible he’ll remain a Hab.
by Lyle Richardson - March 15, 2010 10:55 AM EDT
Vinny to remain in Tampa? Leafs interested in Kovy? Weight's NHL days done? Souray headed to Broadway? And more.
Jeff Vinik, the new owner of the Tampa Bay Lightning, was asked by a reporter during the press conference announcing his takeover of the team if the club would retain team captain Vincent Lecavalier or trade him.
by Lyle Richardson - March 11, 2010 10:10 AM EST
More moves in store for the Blue Jackets? Some insurance for the Senators? Moore headed for free agency again?
Heading toward a disappointing finish to this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets got a head start on rebuilding for 2010-11 by shipping out forwards Raffi Torres and Fredrik Modin along with blueliner Milan Jurcina at the trade deadline.
by Lyle Richardson - March 8, 2010 11:40 AM EST
Will Kaberle go or stay in the off-season? Frolov out of L.A.? No interest in Kozlov? Schneider ready to move on?
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t move defenseman Tomas Kaberle at the trade deadline, leading to the inevitable speculation he’ll be traded this summer during a two-month window in his contract that allows the Leafs to move him without his consent.
by Lyle Richardson - March 4, 2010 12:50 PM EST
A rundown of the deals that didn't take place and some that still may be in the works this summer.
With the NHL’s 2010 trade deadline now history, there are a considerable number of notable players who had been mentioned as trade deadline bait, but didn’t move – and several teams expected to be major dealers at the deadline that did little or nothing.
by Lyle Richardson - March 1, 2010 11:45 AM EST
Kozlov wants out of Altanta; No fire sale in Florida; Vokoun to Chicago?; Versteeg available?; and more.
Add veteran left winger Slava Kozlov to the list of Atlanta Thrashers willing to play elsewhere by the March 3 trade deadline.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday Kozlov’s agent approached Thrashers GM Don Waddell prior to the Olympic break to inform him the Russian wanted a trade due to a lack of playing time and would waive his no-trade clause to go to a playoff contender.
by Lyle Richardson - February 25, 2010 12:25 PM EST
Vokoun an option for Chicago? Senators shopping for a defenseman? And the latest on Emery.
The Chicago Blackhawks goaltending situation remains a hot topic during the NHL’s Olympic break.
NBC hockey analyst Jeremy Roenick recently told a Chicago radio show Montreal Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak would be better equipped than Cristobal Huet or Antti Niemi to carry the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup.
by Lyle Richardson - February 22, 2010 11:58 AM EST
B's interested in bolstering blueline by dealing Ryder? Blackhawks goalie hunting? Pens searching for scoring depth?
Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli has reportedly been busy during the Olympic break shopping around for a post-Olympic, pre-deadline deal.
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by Lyle Richardson - February 18, 2010 11:40 AM EST
In the rumor mill: Will Souray head to New York?; Why the Devils aren't done; and more.
A lack of salary cap space could prove a significant hindrance to New York Rangers GM Glen Sather’s efforts to bolster his roster at the March 3 trade deadline.
by Lyle Richardson - February 15, 2010 10:35 AM EST
The latest on the Panthers blow-up; available goalies; Carolina moves; and Tampa's future.
The Florida Panthers recent losing skid has not only put their playoff hopes in jeopardy for another year, but apparently was enough for their owners to decide it was time to give GM Randy Sexton the green light to make changes.
by Lyle Richardson - February 11, 2010 11:05 AM EST
Marty Turco likely on the move; the latest on Halak and Price; and why it will be difficult to move Tim Thomas.
The Dallas Stars acquisition of goaltender Kari Lehtonen from the Atlanta Thrashers is a clear indicator Marty Turco’s days with the Stars are numbered.
by Lyle Richardson - February 8, 2010 11:15 AM EST
Ponikarovsky next out of T.O.? Bruins shopping Thomas? Souray's wishlist; Chicago in search of 'D'?; and more.
Another wave of trades by the Toronto Maple Leafs is expected to come soon with left winger Alexei Ponikarovsky likely to be swept out of town.
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"We certainly defended our teammate (Savard) well, but the other part of the game wasn't there."
- Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien after his team's 3-0 loss to Pittsburgh Thursday night.
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