Turns out Jarome Iginla really did have the final say. Even though the Calgary Flames may have preferred the Boston Bruins trade offer, the Pittsburgh Penguins managed to close the deal for Iginla because that’s apparently where the player himself wanted to be dealt. TSN’s Bob McKenzie: “Doesn’t matter now, but Calgary Flames preferred deal was with the Boston Bruins. The 2 teams agreed on [...]

In a shocking turn of events on a wild Thursday morning, the Calgary Flames announced that they’ve traded franchise icon Jarome Iginla to the Pittsburgh Penguins for the Pens’ first-round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft and the rights to unsigned draft choices Kenneth Agostino and Ben Hanowski. Throughout much of Wednesday night, several media outlets reported Iginla was being traded to [...]

This is where we will keep the latest Jarome Iginla news: Renaud Lav0ie of RDS tweets Confirmation that their is no deal in place as we speak between Calgary-Boston for Jarome Iginla. No announcement tonight from Bruins. David Pagnotta of TheFourthPeriod tweets Hearing there is a possibility (not a guarantee) that BOS could have an [...]

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 [...]

The San Jose Sharks traded defenseman Douglas Murray to the Pittsburgh Penguins. In exchange for the 33-year-old Murray, San Jose will receive a second-round pick in both the 2013 and 2014 NHL Drafts. The 2014 second-round pick that San Jose acquired in the Murray deal turns into a third-round pick if Murray doesn’t re-sign with the Penguins. “We have [...]

UPDATE: Aaron Ward is reporting that Brenden Morrow has waived his no trade clause to go to the Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars reportedly have a deal in place to send Brenden Morrow to Pittsburgh, according to Darren Dreger, although the Stars captain needs to waive his no-trade clause. That could be a stumbling block [...]

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 [...]

Sources have told TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger that Jarome Iginla has submitted a list of four teams to the Calgary Flames he would approve a trade to; the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks and Los Angeles Kings. The Flames have taken the position of not commenting on the speculation. The 35-year-old Iginla is in the final year of [...]

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 [...]

There’s no lack of interest, that’s for certain. The Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, and Detroit Red Wings are all said to be keen on acquiring Jarome Iginla ahead of this season’s trade deadline. However, ESPN.com’s Pierre LeBrun insists the captain of the Calgary Flames is driving the car solo when it comes to whether he’s moved out of Alberta or not. “He decides [...]