NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning, Penguins and Canucks
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: Would be a surprise if the Flyers were able to sign James van Riemsdyk, Mike Green or David Perron. The Flyers could look at Paul Stastny, who could be a second or third…
NHL Rumors: Hutton, Nash, Cole, Johnson and Letestu
On Carter Hutton ... Pierre LeBrun: At least eight teams contacted pending UFA goaltender Carter Hutton yesterday. He had a .931 save percentage in 32 games last season. The list will need to be shortened over the next couple days…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Goaltending, Defense, Left Winger and Hossa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks currently have more than $10 million in salary cap space. They are needing to add a goaltender - Carter Hutton, Robin Lehner, and Cam Ward are…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Panarin, Bobrovsky, Cole and the Draft
On the Blue Jackets and Artemi Panarin ... George Richards of the Columbus Dispatch: Elliotte Friedman reported yesterday that "at this time" Artemi Panarin is not interested in talking contract extension with the Blue Jackets. Friedman added that they will see what…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets … Top 20 Trade Bait
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: Defenseman Ian Cole appears to be the only pending unrestricted free agent that the Blue Jackets have any interest in re-signing. Cole is interested in staying, but at this…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Free Agency, Filppula, and Simmonds
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall on free agency. “We have money to spend short term; we can do something short term,” said Hextall, who said he does not plan…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Boston Bruins
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Mark Lazerus of Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks just signed 2017 first-round draft pick and defenseman Henri Jokiharju. Their work on their blue line won't be finished there as GM Stan Bowman…
The Boston Bruins Could Shop For A Blueline Upgrade
In the two weeks since the Boston Bruins elimination by the Tampa Bay Lightning from the 2018 NHL playoffs, there's growing speculation over general manager Don Sweeney's plans to improve his roster. The Bruins could use a big, physical forward…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, NY Rangers and the NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Jim Toth: Sources are saying that pending RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba has told his agent that he wants to remain in Winnipeg and wants to sign a long-term deal. Trouba's agent Kurt Overhardt wouldn't comment.…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Dubinsky, Panarin, Bobrovsky, Johnson, Calvert and Cole
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't see the Blue Jackets signing any big-named, big-ticketed free agents. They may have no choice but to use Alexander Wennberg and Brandon Dubinsky as their No. 2 and…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – van Riemsdyk, Bozak, Nylander, and the Blue Line
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: James van Riemsdyk possibly walked out the Maple Leafs dressing room on Friday for possibly the last time. “Definitely a weird feeling, possibly walking out of here for…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Hakstol, Third-Line Center and a Veteran Defenseman
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall isn't closing the door on the possibility of goaltending prospect Carter Harter playing in the NHL next season. Get the sense that the odds are slim though. John Boruk: GM…