Toronto Maple Leafs

By Seth Rorabaugh The Rangers demoted defenseman Bobby Sanguinetti, a first-round pick in 2006, to Hartford of the AHL. Northeast Division Should the NHL punish Ballard? Los Angeles' Scott Parse being popular: The Sharks claimed defenseman Jay Leach off waivers from the Canadiens.

By Seth Rorabaugh The New York Daily News recap. The Rangers need someone to help Marian Gaborik. Northeast Division The Hurricanes demoted defenseman Bryan Rodney to Albany of the AHL. The Canucks demoted forward Alexandre Bolduc and defenseman Aaron Rome to Manitoba of the AHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh Islanders defenseman Andy Sutton (right) is expected to miss two to four weeks due to a groin ailment. Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward J.T. Wyman to Hamilton of the AHL. San Jose's Joe Pavelski didn't appear to enjoy this hit by Canucks defenseman Mathieu Schneider:

By Mark J. Miller The Chichago Blackhawks apparently need to lsoe another $1.5 million from its roster in order to make room for the contract extensions that are supposedly about to be signed by Patrick Kane(notes), Jonathan Toews(notes) and defenseman Duncan Keith(notes). Rumor has it that the Blackha...

By chipalexander The Canes' 6-5 comeback win over the Maple Leafs last night was significant on several fronts: Tim Gleason had seven goals in 332 games before this season. The defenseman has four in 16 games this season after his two-goal night against the Leafs, a career first.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward Gregory Stewart to Hamilton of the AHL for conditioning purposes. The Capitals recalled defenseman John Carlson, a first-round pick in 2008, from Hershey of the AHL. Smythe Division

By Sean Leahy It was a memorable 800th career NHL game for the long-time Senators defenseman. Two goals in 2:03 in the third period were enough to chase Marc-Andre Fleury(notes) in a 6-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Heading into tonight Phillips had scored just once in 18 games. It was a confidence-b...

By chipalexander Center Brandon Sutter and defenseman Bryan Rodney were the first to arrive. Injuries to goaltender Michael Leighton and forward Scott Walker now will have goalie Justin Peters and forward Pat Dwyer on the roster tonight for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

By Seth Rorabaugh The Devils recalled defenseman Tyler Eckford from Lowell of the AHL and demoted defenseman Cory Murphy. Northeast Division For the first time since they moved into Air Canada Centre, the Maple Leafs have failed to sell out their luxury suites.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The Rangers' bench: Capitals defenseman Quintin Laing suffered a broken jaw last night when he was hit in the face by a slap shot from Rangers defenseman and former Penguin Michal Rozsival. The Flames demoted defenseman Staffan Kronwall to Abbotsford of the AHL.

By Mark Ritter Looks like Maple Leafs defenseman Francois Beauchemin broke his finger last night. Funny, for the most part, Beauchemin has had his finger up his butt this season, so I am a little surprised that he broke his finger in the first place! Read more NHL news on BleacherReport.com

By Louis Pisano Leafs' defenseman and assistant captain Francios Beauchemin broke his left middle finger in the game against the Calgary Flames tonight at the ACC in Toronto. Perhaps the Leafs may decide to let the finger heal and bring up another defenseman from the Marlies.

By Derek Pivko Every team in the NHL has an enforcer. Paul Bissonnette, 24, was claimed on waivers by the Coyotes back on Oct. 1 after failing to make the Pittsburgh Penguins roster. Bissonnette started his career as a defenseman but has since translated into a unique forward.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division Canadiens defenseman Jaroslav Spacek is dealing with a "lower-body" injury. With Mats Sundin gone, has defenseman Tomas Kaberle become the face of the Maple Leafs? The Thrashers demoted forward Spencer Machacek to Chicago of the AHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The Maple Leafs pay their respects: Kings defenseman and former Penguin Rob Scuderi has been a vocal presence in Los Angeles' locker room. Meet the KHL's version of Detroit. And we're not talking about the Red Wings.

By Seth Rorabaugh Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador is dealing with an ankle injury. Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek will miss the rest of the season due to a torn ACL in his right knee. Northeast Division Happy times at Air Canada Center: Quiet times at Air Canada Center:

By Sean Leahy Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek(notes) is done for the year after tearing an ACL. [Point Blank] Good news: Kitchener Rangers defenseman Ben Fanelli has been released from hospital and is now home in Oakville, Ontario. [Canwest]

By Seth Rorabaugh PensBurgh takes a look at the Penguins' prospects. Forwards and defensemen/goaltenders. There was just a scrum of humanity in front of the Islanders' net: Northeast Division With so many blueliners beat up, the Habs claimed defenseman Jay Leach off waivers from the Devils.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division With former Penguins defenseman Hal Gill expected to miss several weeks due to a leg injury, the Habs officially recalled defenseman Mathieu Carle from Hamilton of the AHL. Red Wings general manager Ken Holland denied his team has interest in free agent forward Peter...

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division According to RDS, the Canadiens will recall defenseman Mathieu Carle from Hamilton of the AHL to replace former Penguins defenseman Hal Gill who injured a foot after getting hit by a shot in practice. Los Angeles' Jonathan Quick stretching:

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Tomas Kaberle, Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne and San Jose Sharks netminder Evgeni Nabokov were named the NHL's 'Three Stars' for the week ending November 1.

By Jon Neely His 17 points (2 G, 15 A) not only leads the Leafs in points, but puts him on top of the list of defenseman scoring. The next closest player to him is San Jose's Dan Boyle, who has 13 points, but has played 15 games; three more than Kaberle. Now more than ever, Kaberle deserves to be the captain.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The Thrashers are 10 already? Geez. Capitals defenseman Mike Green cares not for the swine flu. The Kings claimed defenseman Randy Jones off waivers from the Flyers. Los Angeles also put defenseman Alex Martinez on long-term injured reserve retroactive to Oct. 5.

By Seth Rorabaugh The Montreal Gazette's recap. The Canadiens' four-game winning streak was snapped. Northeast Division The Blue Jackets demoted defenseman Mathieu Roy to Syracuse of the AHL. Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle has been playing the entire season with a broken right thumb.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division Tampa Bay defenseman Paul Ranger has left the team for personal reasons. The Ducks returned defenseman Luca Sbisa to his junior team, Lethbridge of the WHL. Next summer's draft will be hosted at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

By Seth Rorabaugh Just a random late-night caption request featuring Ducks defenseman and former Penguin Ryan Whitney and Maple Leafs forward Matt Stajan: Be gentle.

By Seth Rorabaugh Chris Kunitz and Keith Ballard: Northeast Division Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman is dealing with a groin injury. Only the Maple Leafs have scored fewer goals than the Panthers this season. The Coyotes recalled defenseman Sean Sullivan from San Antonio of the AHL. Smythe Division

By Seth Rorabaugh NHL.com's recap. What Stanley Cup hangover? Devils defenseman Cory Murphy cleared waivers and was demoted to Lowell of the AHL. Additionally, the Devils signed former Islanders forward Dean McAmmond. Northeast Division Defenseman Ian White has been the Maple Leafs' best player.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division Thrashers forward Maxim Afinogenov made his return to Buffalo last night. Avalanche defenseman Kyle Quincey clarified his comments about not getting a Stanley Cup ring in 2008 with the Red Wings. Smythe Division

By Seth Rorabaugh The Nailers named defenseman Cliff Loya, a native of Pittsburgh, as captain. Northeast Division A knee injury will shut down Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Van Ryn for the season. After a miscue by Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger, Panthers forward Radek Dvorak scored a pretty big shorthand...

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The honeymoon is over for Toronto defenseman Mike Komisarek. It was opening night in Montreal: With defenseman Douglas Murray (flu) dinged up, the Sharks recalled defenseman Derek Joslin from Worcester of the AHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh Maxime Talbot talks about his day with the Stanley Cup: Northeast Division Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman is dealing with a shoulder ailment. Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk ("upper-body") and defenseman Niklas Kronwall (leg) are a little dinged up.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The Canadiens recalled defenseman Shawn Belle from Hamilton of the AHL. It wasn't all bad for the Maple Leafs. Check out this Scuderiesque effort in net by Toronto defenseman Ian White: The  Maple Leafs actually played a tribute video for Tucker who used to play in Toron...

By Seth Rorabaugh Former Sharks defenseman Alexei Semenov denied a story his wife wouldn't let him sign with the Rangers. Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward Yannick Weber to Hamilton of the AHL. Colorado recalled defenseman Ryan Wilson from Lake Erie of the AHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division I'm sick and tired of all the talk. If one goal goes in, it's all about Vesa. It's not ... it's about the Toronto Maple Leafs. Period." - Maple Leafs coach Ron Wilson defending his goaltender, Vesa Toskala. Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman is dealing with a shoulder injury.

By Seth Rorabaugh Awkward Photo of the Day: Ruslan Fedotenko and Toronto defenseman Tomas Kaberle all tangled up: Islanders captain Doug Weight re-aggravated a groin injury. Northeast Division The Battle of Ontario apparently features a team from New York: Smythe Division

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division Why don't the Maple Leafs have a captain? Thrashers defenseman Boris Valabik's "lower-body" injury was revealed to be his left ankle. Montreal defenseman and former Penguin Hal Gill fought Vancouver's Rick Rypien:

By Seth Rorabaugh Will Jonathan Cheechoo and Alex Kovalev reclaim their scoring touch in Ottawa? Is Alex Goligoski ready to be a full-time NHL defenseman? This process begins today as the Capitals, Bruins, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Sharks, Avalanche, Canucks and Flames all kick off the season tonight.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek gets to open the season against his former team, the Habs. St. Louis demoted defenseman Tyson Strachan to Peoria of the AHL. Vancouver named Henrik Sundin an alternate captain.

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division Sabres defenseman Toni Lydman (hand) and forward Drew Stafford (concussion) are dinged up. Maple Leafs defenseman Mike Komisarek is dealing with a hamstring ailment. The Capitals put forward Chris Bourque on waivers. He is the son of hall-of-fame defenseman Ray Bour...

By Seth Rorabaugh The Flyers officially put defenseman Randy Jones (right) on waivers. Northeast Division The Canadiens demoted forward Sergei Kostitsyn to Hamilton of the AHL. Brooks Laich had a goal and an assist for the Capitals in a 4-3 defeat of the Rangers.

By Seth Rorabaugh The Islanders signed defenseman Anton Klementyev to a three-year entry-level contract. Northeast Division Carey Price made 29 saves for the Canadiens in a 3-2 defeat of the Sabres. The Kings demoted defenseman Joe Piskula to Manchester of the AHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh How likely is a third consecutive Penguins-Red Wings Stanley Cup final? Northeast Division Shootout goals from Nikolai Kulemin and John Mitchell gave the Maple Leafs a 5-4 win at Detroit. The Ducks demoted defenseman Mark Mitera to San Antonio of the AHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh Does anyone want the Islanders? Northeast Division Former Canadiens defenseman Patrice Brisebois officially retired. The Panthers named defenseman Bryan McCabe as their next captain. The Red Wings have brought in former Maple Leafs forward Brad May on a tryout basis.

By PJ Swenson(jon@sharkspage.com) Latest rumors from Lyle "Spector" Richardson on TheHockeyNews.com: Jason Chimera may continue to be on the trading block in Columbus, the Vancouver Canucks have moved on from Mats Sundin, the New York Rangers may be in the market for a defenseman if the blueline falters, and the Washingt...

By Mark Ritter 2. When you shake down what the Leafs gave up for Kessel, you have to keep in mind what they didn’t give up—All-Star defenseman Tomas Kaberle. At first glance, a first and second round draft pick in 2010 and a first rounder in 2011 seems a steep price for the Leafs to pay, but I’d rather give up...

By Seth Rorabaugh Rangers forward Dane Byers gave a DDT to Bruins forward Steve Begin: Northeast Division Ryan Miller made 42 saves for the Sabres in a 3-1 win at Detroit. The Wild signed defenseman Bjorn Krupp, the son of former Islanders defenseman Uwe Krupp, to an entry-level contract. Smythe Division

By Greg Wyshynski • Los Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi(notes) choose a day at Disneyland for his two-year-old daughter's birthday over meeting President Obama with the Penguins. Rep. Joe Wilson approves. [LA Times] • Lowetide breaks down some interesting comments from Edmonton Oilers Coach Pat Qu...

By Seth Rorabaugh Northeast Division The Maple Leafs signed senior advisor Cliff Fletcher to a three-year extension. This story is about a week old, but the Vancouver Province managed to make a mention of Canucks defenseman Sami Salo's groin and butt in the same headline.

The Philadelphia Flyers had acquired defenseman Kyle McLaren from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for a sixth round pick in the 2009 entry draft. In other deadline day news, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed free agent forward Jeff Hamilton on Wednesday. He'll spend the rest of this season wit...

By Shane House Brian Burke and the Toronto Maple Leafs will be most active. 4. Pavel Kubina Controversy surrounded Pavel Kubina during the off-season. 3. Vesa Toskala He’s the most talented forward on the Toronto Maple Leafs. 1. Tomas Kaberle Kaberle is easily one of the top 15 defenseman in the NHL.

By Seth Rorabaugh Random YouTube Find of the day: Former Penguins goon Andre Roy slugging it out with defenseman John Erskine, formerly of the Islanders: Northeast Division Florida defenseman is apparently not a fan of Flyers forward Scott Upshall and his attitudes on puppy drowning:

By Greg Wyshynski Preview: Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs (7:30 p.m. EST; TV: TSN, NESN). Defenseman Aaron Ward could be in the lineup for the Bruins tonight. Meanwhile, Mike Van Ryn is frustrated because he has to pass a concussion test before hitting the ice again.

By chipalexander Seen on the Air Canada Centre scoreboard eight minutes into the game: "Welcome back, Paul." Canes coach Paul Maurice, who coached the Leafs the last two seasons, appeared to be cracking a few jokes on the bench. ... The Maple Leafs had hoped defenseman Mike Van Ryn would be able to play tonight bu...

By chipalexander Defenseman Tim Gleason practiced and said he would play tomorrow against Toronto as the Canes try to end a three-game losing steak in which they've been outscored 14-4 by Florida, Boston and Ottawa. The Canes, eighth in the Eastern Conference, play the Maple Leafs at the RBC Center, then h...

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) This is the latest NHL and hockey rumors for the weekend of December 27-28, 2008. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun is reporting that the Philadelphia Flyers will shop defenseman Randy Jones once Danny Briere comes back off the injury list.

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) Sportsnet's Doug MacLean also reported that Sundin refused a $7.5 million a year contract from the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Defenseman Matt Kinch has left the San Jose Sharks organization and has signed with DEL club EHC Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams. Brochu's take: Another fantastic na...

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) According to Philly.com, the Columbus Blue Jackets are interested in Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Randy Jones. The Flyers will have to make some moves very soon, as several players will be coming off the injury reserve. Source The New Jersey Devils have placed forward Barry Tallackson...

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) Rumors are swirling that the Toronto Maple Leafs are trying to get defenseman Tomas Kaberle to waive his no trade clause. The Vancouver Canucks, Ottawa Senators, Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are very interested in the Czech blueliner. Brochu's take: Kaberle is living his...

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to shed some salary, and are shopping defensemen Joe Corvo and Frantisek Kaberle, and forward Patrick Eaves. Brochu's take: Eaves has not progressed since the trade from the Senators. The Toronto Maple Leafs may ship defenseman Pavel Kubina to new GM B...

By Brochu(noreply@blogger.com) Cliff Fletcher is to remain as a consultant. The Washington Capitals have signed defenseman Bryan Helmer to an NHL contract. Helmer had been playing with the Caps AHL affiliate, Hershey Bears. The New York Islanders have placed defenseman Thomas Pock on waivers.

By Seth Rorabaugh Nikolai Zherdev had a goal and an assist for the Rangers who edged the Thrashers, 3-2. Northeast Division Two assists from Alex Tanguay lifted the Canadiens to a 2-1 win at Minnesota. Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian will miss six weeks due to a broken leg.

By Yahoo! Sports - NHL - Toronto Maple Leafs News New boss Ron Wilson is proving hard to please for some old Maple Leafs. For the second straight game, Wilson sat one of the team's stalwarts from the John Ferguson-Paul Maurice era, sending defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to the press box ...

 NJ - TORONTO, Ontario - The Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League announced that they have signed defenseman Todd Perry (pictured) and right wing Joe ... Manitoba Signs Goaltender Ford ECHL.com all 4 news articles

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran defenseman Tomas Kaberle was taken off the ice on a stretcher early in the second period of Friday's game against the Devils. New Jersey forward Cam Janssen leveled Kaberle against the boards, after Kaberle passed the puck from his own right circle. Janssen's l...