The Anaheim Ducks signed Corey Perry to an eight-year contract extension reportedly worth $69 million. Perry will carry an $8.625 million salary cap hit. “Staying in Anaheim has always been my first choice,” said Perry, 27. “This is a great place to play, and I’m very grateful to have the opportunity to remain here. I want to thank to [...]

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Stan Bowman is staying busy in the run-up to the April 3 NHL trade deadline, telling the Chicago Tribune he’s “had tons of conversations,” but that no moves are imminent. “I’d like to add to the mix as opposed to trade players away,” Bowman told the Tribune. “We would consider anything that [...]

On Insider Trading on the NHL on TSN, Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Pierre Lebrun discussed Jarome Iginla‘s future. Both McKenzie and Lebrun feel that Iginla could very well be moved at the deadline. ”I think if he’s made available, keep an eye on the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings; Daryl Sutter obviously has that relationship with Iginla [...]

A round of up of the latest NHL trade rumors from the past week: The National Post speculates that as the trade deadline draws nearer, The Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis could be both a buyer and seller at the deadline. The Calgary Sun reports that Jarome Iginla and the Flames still haven’t talked about a contract extension. If Iginla doesn’t sign an extension in Calgary, [...]

The Anaheim Ducks on Friday acquired center David Steckel from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for right wing Ryan Lasch and a seventh-round pick in the 2014 NHL Draft. Steckel, 31, was a 2001 first-round draft pick (No. 30) of the Los Angeles Kings. He spent five-plus seasons with the Washington Capitals before being dealt to the New Jersey Devils in February 2011. He has spent the [...]

Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry has been suspended for four games, without pay, for a late, illegal check to Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker during NHL Game No. 384 in Minnesota on Tuesday, March 12, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today. Under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and based on his average annual salary, Perry will [...]

Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos reported that Ryan Miller‘s “days are numbered” in Buffalo. The number of days might be fairly high, however, as Kypreos notes that a weak market could force the Buffalo Sabres to wait until this summer or even the 2013-14 season to make a move. The concept of moving Miller probably seems outrageous [...]

Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry faces a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Wednesday afternoon. Perry was assessed a five-minute major for interference and a game misconduct at the 4:21 mark of the second period for a hit on Minnesota Wild forward Jason Zucker during a game Tuesday night at Excel Energy Center. Zucker was injured on the play and [...]

The Tampa Bay Lightning sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings eight points adrift in both the Southeast Division and the Eastern Conference. Yet, general manager Steve Yzerman still believes his club has the goods to develop into a Stanley Cup Playoffs-caliber team. “I think we are doing a lot of things the right way to [...]

The Chicago Blackhawks finally left the ice without a point. The Blackhawks were stunned 6-2 by the struggling Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. It was their first loss in regulation and ended a remarkable run in which they earned at least one point in their first 24 games, an NHL record. Below are NHL Trade Rumors [...]