NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils
Stone looking for stability from the Senators? Sens need Stone to show they are a little stable? Ian Mendes of TSN: The Ottawa Senators and Mark Stone were unable to agree on a long-term contract extension before their arbitration hearing,…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Devils, Islanders, Canadiens and Panthers
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Amar Basu: Darren Dreger was on TSN 690 and said that Ilya Kovalchuk will probably be looking for a contract similar to what the Toronto Maple Leafs gave Patrick Marleau (three years, $16.75 million). Dreger adds…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and the New Jersey Devils
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Emily Kaplan of ESPN: Keys to the Capitals offseason. 1. Sign Artemi Panarin to a contract extension and consider extensions for Zach Werenski and Sergei Bobrovsky - The 26-year old Panarin is in for a…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Habs, Devils, Islanders, Senators, Penguins, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: Looking like forward Noel Acciari is out tonight with a lower-body injury. The Bruins have recalled Anders Bjork. Joe Haggerty: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy will have a follow-up appointment with doctors later this week. His…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning, Canucks, Penguins, Leafs, Senators, Sharks and Oilers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that he doesn't expect to be aggressive in the free agent market but they could have some opportunities. Chayka notes they don't really have any big roster holes.…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said after the draft that he'd create a "real small group" of candidates for their vacant head coaching position - list may have only three names. On the Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Vrbata, Flyers, Islanders and Tavares
On Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan: Free agent winger Radim Vrbata could still be a possibility for the Coyotes. Vrbata's camp would like some clarity by July 1st and will be considering offers this week rather than waiting. Pierre LeBrun:…
NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers
On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Knights, Capitals and Flyers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: "Some talk the Hurricanes are dangling defenseman Noah Hanifin as trade bait. Carolina wants top-line guy." AJ Haefele: "All joking aside, Hanifin has been Colorado's top target in a Duchene deal for ages.…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is looking to hire a younger coach that is able identify with their younger core players. “We’re looking for a creative guy, a contemporary guy that…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Habs, Rangers, Devils, Jackets, Flames, Preds, and Jets
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Centers Tyler Johnson, Vladislav Namestnikov and Cedric Paquette left last night's game early with lower-body injury. Coach Jon Cooper didn't have an update any of them after…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Vegas Could Help Them Find A No. 1 Goalie
How the expansion draft can help the Dallas Stars find a No. 1 goalie ... Mike Heika of Sportsday.com: The Dallas Stars have two 33-year old goalies in Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. They carry a combined $10.4 million cap hit,…