- Dave Stubbs via twitter: There is nothing to report this morning regarding P.K. Subban and Canadiens contract talks. Dustin Leed via twitter: Bob McKenzie on a Subban-Montreal deal “Unless there’s a dramatic change in the next little while; these two sides are no where close.” McKenzie said that Subban wants a longer term contract and more than the $2.75 million that the Canadiens are offering. Darren Dreger via twitter: Nothing new on Subban negotiations. Patrick Caisse via twitter: Nothing new on Subban, nothing scheduled for this week.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: Jamie Benn’s camp has put a contract proposal on the table. Two sides still have some work to do.
- The Fourth Period: With Willie Mitchell already out, and with Matt Greene expected to miss at least 6 weeks with a back injury, the Kings may step up their efforts to find a defenseman. Kings GM Dean Lombardi was already looking for a defenseman before Greene’s injury. Teams looking to move a blueliner include the Sabres, Flames, Devils and Maple Leafs.
- Katie Strang of ESPN: Islanders Nino Niederreiter has requested a trade according to a source. He is unhappy with his situation in New York and feels he may be better served playing in a new organization. Niederreiter’s agent approached GM Garth Snow last week, though Snow is believed to not being willing to trading him at the moment.
- Darren Dreger via twitter: Scott Gomez should become a Shark today, seems to be heading in that direction. Kevin Kurz via twitter: Sharks GM Doug Wilson said he expects a decision in the next day or so.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Red Wings sign defenseman Kent Huskins to a 1 year, 1 way contract.
#1 by Michael at January 22nd, 2013
Nino could come to Pittsburgh.
#2 by hotwings at January 22nd, 2013
the new york islanders is where hockey dreams goto die… christ, what a depressing graveyard. sell the team plz, new ownership needed or new locale,… another example of long term goalie contract gone awry
#3 by Randy Heath at January 22nd, 2013
People who do not understand hockey have no business owning a professional team. The Islanders have a respectable history and prospects that could turn the team around but the Player Development and Management need to go. There is no excuse why Nino Niederreiter and Ryan Strome are not playing in the NHL. I would request a trade if I was any young player with the Islanders. Why they are content to playing waiver wire pickups instead of their youth is baffling unless they are sandbagging it to get a shot at Seth Jones or Nathan MacKinnon. Someone should ask Parenteau to honestly explain why he left. There were rumors about the Devils and the atmosphere before Parise left so that was no surprise but I am wondering who is making life miserable on the Island. The Owner? The Coach? or maybe the GM? Young players just want to play. Give them their shot or trade them!