Rumors and Notes: Islanders, Oilers, Devils and Red Wings
Arthur Staple: The Islanders and UFA Marek Zidlicky have been talking that past few weeks about a contract. Nothing has been decided on, but there is interest. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Willis wonders if Eric Gryba has a…
Rumors IV: Franson, Richards, Sekera, Stafford, Frolik, and the Habs
Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Cody Franson's agent said that they have spoken with "half a dozen" teams. “Just tire-kicking. General stuff,” Johannson said of the talks. “We already know who the teams are that would need someone like…
Rumors III: Sharks, Canucks, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Sharks ... According to a source, San Jose Sharks were the other team in on D Griffin Reinhart before he was moved to EDM. Bruins were never involved— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) June 27, 2015 Doug Wilson on trading…
Rumors IV: Kessel, Lack, Grabner, Sharp, Beleskey and More
On the Leafs and Penguins ... And heard last night Pens were only team in on Phil Kessel. Doesn't change #Isles plans, but would be a big change for a rival.— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 27, 2015 On the Rangers,…
Rumors II: Sabres, Islanders and Maple Leafs
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: (mailbag) Potential Sabres lines for next season: Evander Kane-Sam Reinhart-?, Matt Moulson-Zemgus Girgensons-Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno-Jack Eichel-Brian Gionta, and Nicholas Deslauriers-Cody McCormick-?. A top-line right winger is the biggest need for the Sabres. Having…
NHL Rumors III: More on Taylor Hall
Jim Matheson: Wouldn't trade Taylor Hall, but this is the Oilers and they've traded Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, Grant Fuhr and Kevin Lowe. Dennis Bernstein: A team that is in 30th overall shouldn't have any untouchable.…
Quick Hits: Waivers, Injuries, Lines and Starting Goalies
Elliotte Friedman: The Blackhawks put Kyle Cumiskey on waivers. Arthur Staple: The Islanders activate defenseman Calvin de Haan off the IR and send Griffin Reinhart to Bridgeport of the AHL. Mike Chambers: The Avalanche put Jesse Winchester on the IR.…
NHL Rumors III: Thornton, Kesler, Panthers, Isles, Habs, Sens, Bruins, Rangers and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If Joe Thornton agrees to be traded after signing a below market deal (three years, $20.25 million), he'll only to a 'five-star lock on paper." Friedman thinks the only way he'd agree to a trade would…
NHL Rumors: Grabovski, Kulemin, Oilers, Islanders Sale, Lightning, Canucks and Leafs
Michael Traikos of the National Post: The agent of Capitals Mikhail Grabovski and Maple Leafs Nikolai Kulemin said that his clients could be a free agent package, though he added that each are interested in remaining with their current team.…
Quick Hits: Miller, Bouwmeester, Leafs recall three and Reinhart
Buffalo Sabres: Sabres Ryan Miller will be ready for tomorrow's nights game. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Jay Bouwmeester didn't skate this morning, but will play tonight (Lou Korac). Corey Pronman: The Leafs recall Josh Leivo, David Broll and TJ Brennan and…
Medvedev coming to N.A. to talk Kovalchuk buyout … Teams could look at Hemsky … Reasons for Flyers to go after Luongo
Igor Eronko via twitter: KHL president Alex Medvedev said he'll be heading to North America in February to talk to the Devils about a contract buyout for Ilya Kovalchuk to bring him back to Russia. The Fourth Period: With the…
Twitter notes on: Canadiens, Oilers, Tarasenko, Vokoun, Garrison, Flames, Semin, Sanford and Eakins
Darren Dreger via twitter: The Canadiens have named Michel Therrien their new head coach. Official announcement to come. Bob Stauffer via twitter: The Oilers are down to 5 players for the 1st overall pick according to their head scout Stu…