The Washington Capitals and Mike Ribeiro could be on the verge of contract extension. RDS’ Renaud Lavoie reports Ribeiro is now willing to accept a four-year extension to remain with the Capitals, as opposed to a five-year deal. Rumor has it the Capitals have been trying to ink the 33-year-old centerman to a three-year extension. If Washington management isn’t willing to [...]

According to Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, Toronto Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis says he isn’t close to a trade leading up to his first Trade Deadline in charge of Toronto’s roster, but that doesn’t mean that something can’t materialize in the next couple of days.The hot question in Toronto right now is whether they [...]

Don’t rule out the Toronto Maple Leafs from pursuing a goalie before next week’s trade deadline. It’s no secret the Leafs want to bring in a veteran presence in support of James Reimer. As one option, TSN’s Darren Dreger suggests the Maple Leafs will at least ask about the availabilty of Miikka Kiprusoff of the Calgary Flames. On of this season’s more sought-after [...]

After dealing captain Brenden Morrow, the Dallas Stars could soon be hanging the “For Sale” sign according to the New York Post’s Larry Brooks. While rental players such as Jaromir Jagr, Derek Roy and Eric Nystrom could likely be had, Brooks wonders if the Stars might truly start a rebuild by fielding offers on forward Loui Eriksson. The 27-year-old Swede has proven he can produce – netting 25-plus in each [...]

Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun says that the Jarome Iginla trade rumors will continue to grow louder and louder as the trade deadline approaches. He says that it doesn’t appear that the team will make any moves within the next week as they leave Calgary for a crucial road trip. Sportak suggests that the rumors surrounding Iginla, and [...]

According to The Fourth Period the Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman would like to add a second or third line center to his roster, and as more teams fall further from the playoffs, his options will grow. The Hawks have show interest in the likes of Columbus Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard, but it’s unlikely he’ll [...]

Sorry for the lack of posting, been on vacation to end the summer, here are some Quick Hits from around the league: Detroit Red Wings goaltender Joey MacDonald would like to be traded. MacDonald was seemingly going to serve as the team’s backup to Jimmy Howard after the departure of Ty Conklin, but the acquisition of Jonas [...]

The Dallas Stars have acquired Derek Roy from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Steve Ott and Adam Pardy. Roy was a disappointment in 2010-11 due to injury problems. He failed to bounce back in 2011-12, scoring just 17 goals and 44 points in 80 games. The change of scenery might due him good, especially [...]

The Dallas Stars are looking to build on what was a surprisingly good season. They didn’t have the finish they wanted and wasted away a good chance at the Pacific Division, but they’ll have the cap space to add impact players and bolster their depth. Guaranteed Contracts: Forwards: Mike Ribeiro - C – 1 year, $5 million Steve [...]

February 24th:  ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun claims “lots of teams” are interested in  Steve Ott of the Dallas Stars including the Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Philadelphia Flyers. However, sitting eighth in the West, the Stars may opt to hang on to Ott for a shot at post-season success. As for his uncertain future, Ott acknowledges there’s two sides to being the subject of trade [...]