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Quick afternoon hits: waivers, Suter, Oilers lines … Montoya, Brodeur and Elliott will start tonight
Posted by Mark Easson in Fantasy Hockey News, NHL News on December 6th, 2011
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: The Jets claim Ben Maxwell on waivers from the Ducks. Patrick O’Sullivan (Coyotes) clears waivers.
- Todd Cordell via twitter: Predators defenseman Ryan Suter’s agent Neil Seehy told Cordell that “Ryan likes it very much in Nashville” and that they will continue to work towards a contract extension.
- Dan Tencer via twitter: Oilers lines: Smyth-RNH-Eberle, Gagner-Horcoff-Hemsky, Paajarvi-Belanger-Jones, Hordichuk-Lander-Petrell.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: Al Montoya will start in net for the Islanders, with Kevin Poulin backing up. Forward Michael Grabner is out with a groin injury. Niederreiter and MacDonald are also out. Brian Rolston will start on a line with Nielsen and Okposo. Tim Wallace will make his Islanders debut.
- James Mirtle via twitter: Martin Brodeur will start in net for Devils tonight against the Leafs.
- Jeremy Rutherford via twitter: Brian Elliott will start in net from the Blues.
Michael Grabner signs a 5 year deal with the NY Islanders
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on May 13th, 2011
The New York Islanders have locked up Calder finalist Michael Grabner to a 5 year contract worth $15 million.
Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Grabner will make $1 million next season, $2 million in 2012-13, $3 million in 2013-14, $4 million in 2014-15 and $5 million in 2015-16.
Wilson back with Leafs next year … Wideman out week-to-week … Starting goalies for tonight
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News on March 31st, 2011
- James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: “General manager Brian Burke confirmed as much Wednesday, saying Wilson has “done a marvellous job” and would remain behind the bench for 2011-12.” “I said back in the fall, we would not consider a change, even when all the hounds were baying,” Burke said. “I feel the same way now. Ron is coaching this team next year.”
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Capitals Tyler Sloan will be in the lineup. Dennis Wideman out with a lower body injury he suffered on Tuesday. Mike Vogl via twitter: Wideman is listed as week-to-week.
- Katie Carrera via twitter: Michal Neuvirth will start in net for the Capitals tonight against Philly.
- Katie Strang via twitter: Al Montoya will start for the Islanders tonight. Michael Grabner is doubtful, Zenon Konopka given the go ahead if he feels up to it.
- Allen Panzeri via twitter: Scott Clemmensen will start for the Panthers tonight against the Senators. Tomas Vokoun still out with a bad back.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Looks like Tim Thomas will get the start for the Bruins tonight against the Maple Leafs.
- Tom Reed via twitter: Steve Mason is expected to start for the Blue Jackets.
Forsberg to retire today … NY Rangers rumors … Kings have 5 scouts at FLA last night … Plus more
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL News, NHL Rumors on February 14th, 2011
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Peter Forsberg will be retiring from hockey today after 2 games with the Avalanche. A 2:30 MT press conference has been called.
- Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers will be looking for defenseman with a heavy shot or a PP QB and a center for Marian Gaborik. The Rangers may look at Bryan McCabe but won’t give up a top pick and top prospect to get him. Same goes for Tomas Kaberle who “is a poor defender hardly worth the price it would cost to get him” according to Brooks. The Rangers won’t be interested in Jason Spezza and Stephen Weiss as they are under contract beyond this season, and they will likely target Brad Richards if he becomes a UFA. They have Washington’s 2nd round pick, and may be interested in sending to New Jersey for Jason Arnott.
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: Look for there to be a couple deals this week, teams want to make some moves before the deadline.
- George Richards via twitter: Teams scouting the Panthers-Sharks game last night: Kings had 5 scouts, and 1 for Hurricanes, Devils, Senators, Penguins, Canadiens and Blackhawks.
- Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Panthers GM Dale Tallon will not talk contract extensions with any of their UFA’s until after the season, but would consider talking to their RFAs, Keaton Ellerby, Mike Santorelli, Steve Bernier, and Jack Skille. UFA’sChris Higgins, Marty Reasoner, Darcy Hordichuk and Radek Dvorak could get some interest but don’t have a lot of value. Tomas Vokoun, Cory Stillman, and Bryan McCabe are also UFA’s that could bring back higher return.
- James Mirtle via twitter: James Reimer likely to get the start against the Bruins, JS Giguere will go against the Sabres on Wednesday.
- Steve Simmons via twitter: The Maple Leafs discussed picking up Michael Grabner (24 goals, 33 points, +10 in 52 games) off waivers back in October, decided against. Grabner was a 1st round pick by Dave Nonis and took some heat for it.
Kovalchuk missed a team meeting? More injury and practice updates
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 25th, 2010
Bob McKenzie via twitter: Indications are pointing to Ilya Kovalchuk missing a team meeting on Saturday. I personally don’t get why they would try to keep that such a secret, they had to figure it would come out eventually (if McKenzie is correct). Pierre LeBrun on ESPN: “I am totally supportive,” Lamoriello said. “Without question I was aware of it … and without question I was supportive. So enough said.”
Adrian Dater via twitter: Peter Budaj will start in net for Colorado tomorrow night against Vancouver.
Joe Haggerty via twitter: Sources are telling Haggerty that Blake Wheeler could be one of the players are trying to trade for when Marco Strum and Marc Savard return from LTIR.
Ian Mendes via twitter: Jason Spezza is doubtful for tomorrow, hoping to play on Thursday versus Florida.
Helene Elliott via twitter: Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty skated on Sunday, but had a set back on Saturday. He will skate again today. He must have 2 straight days without symptoms before he can take a baseline test.
Corey Masisak via twitter: Mike Green is expected to be available for ‘full-time duty’ for Wednesday’s game according to Bruce Boudreau.
Aaron Portzline via twitter: Rick Nash was fined $2,500 for high-sticking Mark Giordano on Friday.
Helene Elliott via twitter: Wayne Simmonds won’t be suspended or fined by the NHL for his butt-end in Colorado.
Joe Haggerty via twitter: David Krejci missed practice today to get his wisdom teeth pulled.
Eric Engels of CTV: Andrei Markov feels he could be ready for tonight. Jacques Martin says that Markov will get clearance by this weekend.
Erik Erlendsson via twitter: It doesn’t look like Simon Gagne will be ready for Wednesday. Clark and Moore are questionable, Ohlund is possible, and Smaby is unknown.
Chris Botta via twitter: Josh Bailey joined the NY Islanders at practice today.
Chris Botta via twitter: New York Islanders forward Michael Grabner is day-to-day with a groin injury.
Canucks trade O’Brien to Nashville … Isles grab Grabner … More players on waivers
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors, NHL Trades on October 5th, 2010
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Vancouver Canucks have traded Shane O’Brien and Dan Gendur to the Nashville Predators for Ryan Parent and Jonas Andersson.
- Michael Traikos via twitter: Matt Lashoff is on the ice with the Maple Leafs as the 7th defenseman. Jeff Finger was on the ice earlier but is not with the main group.
- Jesse Spector via twitter: New York Rangers coach John Tortorella confirms that Erik Christiansen will start the season centering Marian Gaborik and Alex Frolov.
- Vicki Hall via twitter: At the Calgary Flames practice, Brendan Morrison centering Hagman and Bourque. Backlund centering Glencross and Jackman.
- George Richards via twitter: Dale Tallon is confident that the Panthers can sign Erik Gudbranson by today’s 5:00 pm deadline.
- Chris Botta of NYI Point Blank: The New York Islanders have claimed Michael Grabner off waivers from the Florida Panthers.
- Kevin Allen via twitter: The New York Rangers have placed Todd White and Tim Kennedy on waivers. The Detroit Red Wings have placed Derek Meech and Kirk Maltby on waivers. Andrew Gross via twitter: Rangers GM Glen Sather said that putting White and Kennedy on waivers creates some cap flexibility in case they want to take on a contract at a later date.
- Andy Strickland via twitter: The St. Louis Blues have assigned Ian Cole to Peoria.
Who is the #1 goalie in Ottawa? Vancouver defensive pairings … “Chihauhua leash” for some Leafs
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Injuries, NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 5th, 2010
- Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Friday is the Ottawa Senators 1st game of the season, and it’s not known who their starting goalie will be. Coach Cory Clouston knows, but isn’t telling until Friday morning. “Elliott played three games and had a 3.24 GAA to go along with a .882 save percentage, while Leclaire had a 4.43 GAA and an even uglier .856 GAA.”
- Michael Russo via twitter: The Minnesota Wild will not be putting in a claim for Michael Grabner, who was put on waivers yesterday by the Florida Panthers.
- Joe Haggerty via twitter: Miroslav Satan signs with a Slovakian team, but has an out clause if the NHL comes calling.
- Gordon McIntyre of the Vancouver Province: Kevin Bieksa, who was rumored to be traded for most of the summer, finds himself on the number one defensive unit with Dan Hamhuis. Christian Ehrhoff and Alex Edler on the 2nd pairing, and Keith Ballard (had off-season hip surgery) with Andrew Alberts.
- Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: John Mitchell is on a “chihuahua leash” after remaining with the club due to past play and not pre-season play, as Luca Caputi and mainly Christian Hanson outplayed him. Mitchell would have to clear waivers, and could snatched by someone. The same leash may be around Jeff Finger’s neck, he’s currently the team’s 7th defenseman. That may change soon as Brett Lebda and Matt Lashoff are recovering from injury. Roman Hamrlik, who’s been recovering from an off-season knee injury, skated with the team yesterday, and could be a go on Thursday.
- John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Buffalo Sabres currently have 26 players still in camp, and have until tomorrow to get down to 23. Marc-Andre Gragnani will be placed on IR, and if Patrick Lalime’s is over his groin injury, they’ll only need to make a decision on 1 player. Tomas Vanek should be ready for Friday’s opener, suffered a head/neck injury last week. Forward Matt Ellis is a likely candidate to be sent to Portland of the AHL, he’d have to clear through waivers first and there is a chance someone would claim him.
It’s a slow start to the morning so far, check back often as we’ll continue to bring updates all day long. You can also follow on twitter, receiving updates as to when new entries are posted.
Rangers-Fedotenko talking … Getzlaf new Ducks captain … Bernier beats out Ersberg … Morrison released
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on October 4th, 2010
- Bruce Garrioch via twitter: The New York Rangers and Ruslan Fedotenko continue to talk about a contract. 3 other teams have shown interest if he can’t get a deal worked out the Rangers.
- Updated: Darren Millard via twitter: Ryan Getzlaf has been named captain, with Saku Koivu and Teemu Salanne being named assistants.Eric Stephens via twitter: Ryan Getzlaf had the vacant ‘C’ on his jersey last night. No one has worn the ‘C’ this pre-season, and official news on the new captain won’t likely happen until today or tomorrow. Helene Elliott via twitter: She backs up Stephens dates on the naming of the new Anaheim Ducks captain, with Getzlaf a good pick to get it.
- Helene Elliott of the LA Times: Los Angeles Kings backup battle was won by Jonathan Bernier. Erik Ersberg didn’t get into an exhibition game after injuring his hand. He was unlikely to beat out Bernier anyways as he was in Murray’s doghouse for most of last season. Ersberg is set to make $750,000 this season, and will likely be put on waivers.
- Ben Kuzma via twitter: Brendan Morrison was released by the Vancouver Canucks, he never received a contract offer. Morrison was asked about the possibility of retirement, adding “No, I’ll see how this year goes and make a decision. I still feel I can play. I know I can play.” Ian Walker of the Vancouver Sun: Morrison had a good camp, with the Calgary Flames the best bet to go after the 35-year old forward due to the amount of injuries they’ve had down the middle. Brian Burke said in an email that the Maple Leafs don’t have any interest in Morrison. The Canucks are down to 28 players after sending Victor Oreskovich, Sergei Shirokov, Yann Sauve and Bill Sweatt to the Manitoba Moose.
- George Richards of the Miami Herald: The Florida Panthers goalie of the future, Jacob Markstrom was sent to the AHL by the team. Michael Grabner, Andrew Peters and Joe Callahan were released by the club, and will be sent to the AHL if they clear waivers. Grabner being put on waivers is a bit surprising since he was part of the deal that sent Keith Ballard to the Canucks.
- Nick Kypreos: Sources are saying that Kyle Wellwood is heading to the KHL, for a 1 year deal worth over $1 million with bonuses.
Twitter quick hit rumors
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Entry Draft, NHL Free Agents, NHL Rumors on June 25th, 2010
1st round draft results at myNHLdraft.com
James Mirtle via Twitter: The Philadelphia Flyers trade the rights to Dan Hamhuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 2011 3rd round pick.
Tim Panaccio via Twitter: 2 teams are in on Evgeni Nabokov`s rights. The Flyers are one team.
Chris Botta via Twitter: Islanders looking to acquire another 1st round pick.
Greg Wyshynski via Twitter: Bryan Murray said there is nothing new on Jason Spezza.
Mark Spector via Twitter: Vancouver gives up Steve Bernier, Michael Grabner and 25th pick for Keith Ballard and a prospect, Oreskovich. (If the player that Vancouver wants is still available at 25, it will be adjusted to a 2011 1st round pick.) ***Trade Official***
Mark Spector via Twitter: More confirmation that the #2 pick “is in play”, “Tambellini stalking”.
Andy Stricklan via Twitter: Edmonton would sent Hemsky to Boston for #2, but Boston would have move out Savard.
Andy Strickland via Twitter: Strickland hearing Ballard to Vancouver for 25th overall.
Bob McKenzie via Twitter: Looks like Keith Ballard is heading to Vancouver.
Mike Russo via Twitter: The Minnesota Wild are talking with the Boston Bruins. Possibily a Forward/Dman going to the Wild for a Dman.
NHL Sources Say via Twitter: Columbus and Oilers talking … about #4?
I’ll continue to add some rumors/notes during the draft when I can. I can’t wait for this Taylor or Tyler comparison to stop, I’ve heard enough of it.
Would the Penguins trade Malkin? Can the Senators trade Kovalev?
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL Free Agents, NHL Trades on May 16th, 2010
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if it’s time the Pittsburgh Penguins trade Evgeni Malkin for a couple wingers, and maybe a young gun or draft pick. 2 Top 6 wingers could combine for $8 million, to go along with Crosby and Staal. The knock on the Penguins all season long was the lack of scoring from the wings. The free agent market for wingers isn’t great, and maybe Eric Tangradi is ready. Matheson does the hometown plug offering a package of Ales Hemsky, Dustin Penner, and Andrew Cogliano.
- Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There’s a good chance the Senators will try to move Alex Kovalev this summer, but they might have trouble finding a dance partner. Kovalev has $5 million left on his deal, and is coming off ACL surgery and a subpar season. “I don’t think anybody is going to want him,” a league executive said Saturday. “Sure, they could try to see if anybody wants to take him, but he’s a high-risk, low-reward player. There’s not a big market for those types of players.” TSN analyst Pierre McGuire is now the leading candidate to the vacant Lightning GM job. Steve Yzerman has only shown mild interest in the position. The Lightning have also talked to Ron Hextall (Kings asst. GM) and Paul Fenton (Predators asst. GM)
- Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Canucks should trade one of Mason Raymond or Michael Grabner, as they are very similar players.
- TSN: There is a good chance that the Vancouver Canucks will not be trading goalie prospect, Cory Schneider. GM Mike Gillis says that Roberto Luongo’s workload needs to be reduced and he expects Schneider to be the backup. Luongo’s captancy will be under review.
Almost Trade Deadline Day
Posted by Mark Easson in NHL News, NHL Rumors on March 2nd, 2010
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