Quick Hits around the on this Trade Deadline Day: ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun reports the “asking price on Ben Bishop right now” is a second-round pick plus either a player or prospect. Bruce Garrioch reports that the  Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes,  Philadelphia Flyers and  Tampa Bay Lightning  are interested in Bishop. After landing forward Ryane Clowe in a deal with the San Jose Sharks yesterday, the New York Rangers aren’t yet [...]

The New York Rangers acquired forward Ryane Clowe in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. San Jose acquired New York’s second-round selection in the 2013 NHL Draft, the Florida Panthers third-round selection in 2013 (previously acquired by New York) and a conditional second-round selection in 2014. “Ryane is a tremendously respected player and teammate, and an individual of outstanding [...]

San Jose Sharks forward Ryane Clowe has waived his no-trade clause to facilitate a deal to the New York Rangers, according to reports. Bob McKenzie of TSN reported via Twitter the Sharks and Rangers “just need to finalize, but it’s not expected to be a problem.” McKenzie reports the Rangers will send the Sharks draft picks in return. Clowe [...]

The Ryane Clowe sweepstakes are down to the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks, according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie. McKenzie’s putting his money on the Rangers. And Renaud Lavoie reports via Twitter that “Ryane Clowe could be a NY Ranger soon. Waiting for confirmation”. There’s a surprising amount of talk surrounding Clowe considering he hasn’t score [...]

It appears talks in regards to a contract extension have hit a wall. As indicated by ESPNBoston.com’s James Murphy the Dallas Stars are reportedly willing to deal Jaromir Jagr in the next 28 hours (or so). “Told by an NHL source that Jaromir Jagr is now on trade market. Would be good acquisition for the Boston Bruins.”  The Philadelphia Flyers are also thought [...]

According to Katie Strang of ESPNNewYork.com, Mats Zuccarello has agreed to terms on a contract with the New York Rangers. A source confirmed that Zuccarello was released from his current team, Magnitogorsk Metallurg of the KHL. The diminutive Norwegian forward is expected in New York once the paperwork is complete. According to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, the Boston Bruins may have the [...]

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch says the shortened NHL season will mean plenty of confuison at the trade deadline. ”It’s all out of whack this year,” Portzline quoted an NHL executive as saying. Portzline goes on to say that the Columbus Blue Jackets won’t divulge what they plan to do at the deadline partly because they [...]

New York Rangers star winger Rick Nash will not face any discipline for his hit Thursday on Florida Panthers Tomas Kopecky, multiple sources confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com. Nash rocked Kopecky in the slot, hitting him high and from behind, during the third period of the Rangers’ 3-1 loss to Florida. Though Nash was not penalized on the play, many assumed [...]

Dan Rosen of NHL.com spoke to a few NHL general managers with the deadline looming. Buffalo Sabres GM Darcy Regier stated that he would listen to calls on every player on the club’s roster. ”I don’t think it’s a case of making players available or not available; it’s that you’re trying to improve the club and the focus [...]

Dan Boyle’s name persists as one of the hottest available deadline targets and ESPN’s Katie Strang believes the New York Rangers have definite interest in the 36-year-old blueliner. Strang notes that Marian Gaborik would be a good fit for the San Jose Sharks in return, but that his $7.5-million cap hit makes him a difficult addition for a lot of teams. Another [...]