Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings were looking for a forward yesterday, but they couldn’t find a fit. Prices were high. “Some teams are bigger,” Holland said. “They don’t have our skill. Let’s play. I don’t know that there was a move today that we could have made that would […]
Read MoreMaple Leafs Trade Keith Aulie to Tampa Bay for Carter Ashton
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Keith Aulie to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Carter Ashton. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Burke in an email about Ashton: “Size and skill, big body with good wheels.” Cory Pronman via twitter: “Wow Ashton. That’s a #win and a half for Toronto. Many pro scouts called Ashton Tampa’s […]
Read MoreNHL Rumours on Trade Deadline Day
Dennis Bernstein via twitter: The asking price for Sabres Derek Roy is a younger forward that has top 6 potential and a prospect or pick. Spector’s Hockey via twitter: LeBrun claims Jaroslav Spacek is likely to be dealt. John Shannon via twitter: Hurricanes confirm that Bryan Allen is off the market. Steve Zipay via twitter: […]
Read MoreRick Nash Trade Rumour Update
Feb. 26th 8:15 PM Bob McKenzie via twitter: Obviously possible Rick Nash could move by tomorrow but it were close in any way do you think CBJ would’ve played him today?” Bob McKenzie via twitter: Teams that have the most interest in Nash don’t think he’ll be moved and are looking at other players. Darren […]
Read MoreSunday Rumour Update – February 26, 2012
The Fouth Period: Several teams have inquired about Avalanche center Paul Stastny, with the Maple Leafs and Panthers showing the most interest. Greg Sherman and Brian Burke have spoken frequently, and the Avalanche have scouted the Leafs several times this month. The Avs could be looking to move defenseman Ryan O’Bryrne. Lance Hornby of the […]
Read MoreBlues trade Ben Bishop to Ottawa
The St. Louis Blues have traded goalie Ben Bishop to the Ottawa Senators for a 2013 2nd round pick. Bob McKenzie via twitter: Before the Blues traded Bishop, they signed him to a 1 year, 1-way contract. Darren Pang via twitter: Blues GM Doug Armstrong had talks with a few teams regarding Bishop, but wasn’t […]
Read MoreMarek Zidlicky Waives No-Trade to go to New Jersey
8:40 PM: Dam Rosen via twitter: The Minnesota Wild will receive Kurtis Foster, Nick Palmieri, Stephane Veilleux, a 2012 2nd round pick and a 2013 conditional pick from the New Jersey Devils for Marek Zidlicky. Rich Chere via twitter: The 2nd round pick will be Washington’s 2nd round pick. (NJ acquired the pick in the […]
Read MoreAles Hemsky Re-Signs
The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Ales Hemsky to a 2 year contract extension worth $10 million. Edmonton Oilers via twitter: GM Steve Tambellini on Hemsky: “Ales can see the level of skill that’s coming. The type of play we’ve seen lately with him and Hall is exciting.” Darren Dreger via twitter: “Oilers management sees Hemsky […]
Read MoreJeff Carter Traded for Jack Johnson and a 1st
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded center Jeff Carter to the Los Angeles Kings for Jack Johnson and a 1st round pick. Bob McKenzie said on TSN that the deal is contingent on a Jeff Carter medical. Jeff Carter carries a $5,272,727 cap through 2022. His salary this year is $6 million, $6.25 million next […]
Read MoreBlue Jackets Send Vermette to Pheonix
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded Antoine Vermette to the Phoenix Coyotes for goalie Curtis McElhinney, a 2012 2nd round pick and a 2013 5th round pick. LeBrun noted (through McKenzie) that the 2012 2nd pick is the one they acquired from the Senators. Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The 2013 5th round pick will become […]
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