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Quick Hits: Predators, Islanders, Blues, Blackhawks, Ducks, Thrashers

By Brian Roe

The trade market is buzzing today with numerous trades, rumors, signings, and so on. This edition of quick hits involves the Nashville Predators, the New York Islanders, the St. Louis Blues, the Chicago Blackhawks, the Anaheim Ducks, the Atlanta Thrashers, and more. Follow the jump to see all the moves made by… »

Minnesota Trades For Cam Barker

By Brian Roe

The Minnesota Wild have acquired defenseman Cam Barker from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Kim Johnsson and 2009 first round pick Nick Leddy. The 23-year-old Barker has been the subject of trade rumors all season because of the Blackhawks salary cap issues. Barker is in the first year of a… »

McKenzie: Kovalchuk Will Be Traded

By Brian Roe

According to Bob McKenzie of TSN, the Atlanta Thrashers will trade superstar forward Ilya Kovalchuk, possibly to the Chicago Blackhawks or Calgary Flames. McKenzie says that the Thrashers may be forced to acquire a big-name player in return instead of getting a package… »

Quick Hits: Williams, Alfredsson, Chelios

By Brian Roe

The Los Angeles Kings lose a top-6 forward to a serious injury, the Ottawa Senators find out what’s wrong with their captain, and the American Hockey League retains a future NHL Hall of Famer. All this and more in today’s quick hits… »

Quick Hits: Phoenix, Detroit, Chicago

By Brian Roe

The Phoenix Coyotes may finally have new owners, the Detroit Red Wings lose another player to injury, and the Chicago Blackhawks have a minor league defenseman with an interested story. All this in today’s quick… »

Blackhawks Extend Keith, Kane, and Toews

By Brian Roe

The Chicago Blackhawks announced the signings of three of their top players to long-term extensions. Defenseman Duncan Keith and forwards Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews each signed new contracts on Thursday. The Blackhawks, already in a tough spot with… »

Blackhawks Claim Ebbett Off Waivers

By Brian Roe

The Chicago Blackhawks have claimed forward Andrew Ebbett off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks. The 26-year-old is scoreless in two games this season with the Ducks. Ebbett posted 32 points and a plus-8 rating in 48 games last season with Anaheim and scored… »

Quick Hits: Blue Jackets, Canucks, Leafs

By Brian Roe

The Columbus Blue Jackets and Atlanta Thrashers make a trade, the Vancouver Canucks send a player to the minors, and the Toronto Maple Leafs make a goaltender change. All this and more in today’s quick… »

Flames Trade For Aaron Johnson

By Brian Roe

The Calgary Flames acquired defenseman Aaron Johnson from the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday in exchange for forward Kyle Greentree. The 26-year-old Johnson scored eight points in 38 games last season with the Blackhawks. The… »

Season Opener Special: The Predictions

By Brian Roe

NHL Intel’s coverage of the start of the 2009-10 season continues with its standings, playoff, and award predictions for this year. Please follow the jump to read more about the rankings, analysis, and more as we continue our coverage of… »