If the Calgary Flames are on the verge of making a big deal or any deal, it seems GM Jay Feaster isn’t likely going to be talking about it beforehand. [The obvious question] is whether the Flames GM still sees his team as a trade-deadline buyer as it has the last three playoff-less seasons. “I [...]

For 17 games, nobody has been able to beat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation. Now they own the best start in NHL history all by themselves. The Blackhawks set an NHL record for the best start to a season, beating the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Friday to give them at least one point in each of their first 17 games. [...]

Quick Hits from around the league this morning: Ansar Khan of MLive.com suggests the Detroit Red Wings could cut Jan Mursak loose — via trade or waivers – in the next six weeks. ”Mursak will have a tough time cracking the lineup when everyone – or most everyone – is healthy. And it wouldn’t be any easier for [...]

Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli deftly has secured a long-term commitment from nearly every key figure on the Bruins roster, and Tuesday he locked up maybe the most important player for Boston’s future success. Tyler Seguin, the club’s leading scorer in a season when he turned 20 years old, signed a six-year, $34 million [...]

At the team’s annual golf tournament Monday, winger Tyler Seguin, who is set to become a restricted free agent after the upcoming season, said he’s been in discussions with the Bruins about a contract extension and that the talks are “looking good.” At the recent news conference to announce Marchand’s signing, Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli [...]

Edmonton Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini announced Wednesday that the organization has agreed to terms with forward Taylor Hall on a new seven-year contract extension. The deal, according to Bob McKenzie of TSN, will pay Hall $6 million per year. Hall, chosen first overall by the Oilers in the 2010 NHL Draft, has tallied 49 goals and 95 [...]

Quick Hits from around the league: Taylor Hall and the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly close on agreeing to a new contract, according to TSN Edmonton reporter Ryan Rishaug. It was reported that preliminary discussions on a contract extension were held last week between the two sides, so things are certainly moving along well. It will probably [...]

Quick Hits from around the league: Brendan Guance reached an agreement with the Vancouver Canucks on a three-year, entry-level deal, according to the Vancouver Canucks official site. The 26th overall pick in the 2012 draft had 68 points and 68 penalty minutes in the Ontario Hockey League last season. Terms of the deal were not released. [...]

President of Hockey Operations Kevin Lowe announced today the Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a new contract for General Manager Steve Tambellini. Kevin Lowe says, “Three years ago we asked Steve to begin a rebuild which we all know hasn’t been easy. However, Oilers fans can take some consolation in the fact that [...]

Taylor Hall‘s 2011-12 season is over, the Edmonton Oilers confirmed the news via twitter today. Hall’s shoulder issue is what finally ended a season in which he took more than his fair share of lumps. He’ll have surgery on the shoulder and be out of action for five to six months. That ends any shot of him playing in [...]