Michael Ryder RUMORS & NEWS

Defending Big D "We knew something was going to happen. Yesterday afternoon a source informed DBD that the Dallas Stars were working on a trade that was nearly finalized, one that involved the swapping of "two veterans" in what was described as an odd move for the team. When the details finally emerged that the..." February 27

Defending Big D "In a move that seems to come a little bit of out left field, the Dallas Stars have swapped wingers with the Montreal Canadiens, sending Michael Ryder back to the team that drafted him in exchange for Erik Cole. Both Cole and Ryder scored a career-high 35 goals last seasons with their respective..." February 26

Habs Eyes On The Prize "My first instinct when looking at this trade is trepidation. I really, really like Erik Cole as a player and also as a locker room presence. I think he did wonders for Max Pacioretty and David Desharnais last season on that number one line, but these are emotional feelings. Taking a step back I..." February 26

TSN.ca "The Montreal Canadiens have traded forward Erik Cole to the Dallas Stars in exchange for forward Michael Ryder. The trade returns Ryder to the organization that drafted him in the eighth round (216th overall) of the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. Canadiens netminder Carey Price tweeted out to his..." February 26

Dallas Morning News "First Period: Nashville had the better of the play, and exited the period with a 1-0 lead. The Predators had an 8-6 lead in shots on goal, an 11-7 edge in faceoffs, and scored when former Stars draft pick Richard Clune made a great pass out of the corner to Craig Smith at the net. Smith scored..." February 26