NHL Rumors: Sharks, Avalanche, Canadiens and Senators
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: The Sharks priority this offseason is to sign Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Martin Jones to contract extensions. Vlasic's agent said yesterday that extension talks are "going well" and that…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Seattle
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks have recently re-signed RFA defenseman Michal Kempny and signed defenseman Jan Rutta. Everyone knows the Blackhawks have salary cap issues and are looking to move Marcus Kruger…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Shattenkirk, Stars, Rangers and Golden Knights
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of NHL.com: The Hurricanes have 10 picks in the draft, six in the top 73. GM Ron Francis has told his scouting staff that he is open to moving some picks for assets.…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Teams Calling About Forwards As Well
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild's expansion situation is well known and rumors have surrounded the team. If a team acquired someone from the Wild, they'd also have to have the room to…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs and Oilers
On Ilya Kovalchuk, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Slava Malamud: It is looking less likely that Ilya Kovalchuk remains in the KHL. The Columbus Blue Jackets are a very intriguing possibility. Slava Malamud: The Blue Jackets…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild
On the Boston Bruins and Minnesota Wild ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins management realizes they need to get deeper. “We have a lot of work to do as an organization, still. We want to become a deeper, more talented…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Islanders, Coyotes, Flames, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks, Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins and Toronto Maple Leafs ... TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: There are some that think the Anaheim Ducks feel pressure to move a defenseman, but they…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Dallas Stars
On the Washington Capitals ... J.J. Regan of CSN Mid Atlantic: There has been speculation that the Capitals could trade backup goaltender Philipp Grubauer, but that may end up costing them more. The last spot on the blueline (if go…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... CSN Mid Atlantic: (writers discussing if Nate Schmidt is ready for a top-four role with the Capitals) JJ Regan - If the Capitals decide to protect seven forwards, three defense and a goalie for the…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues forward Jori Lehtera has two years left on his deal at a $4.7 million salary cap hit. Lehtera might be the type of player that the…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Lightning, Kings and Drouin
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (chat) When asked if there could be surprise No. 1 defenseman trade this offseason like P.K. Subban last year that the Stars could pursue? Arizona Coyotes defenseman Oliver…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets and Kovalchuk
On the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 talking about Maple Leafs assistant GM Kyle Dubas and the Avalanche. "Dubas is not going to Colorado, but here is my understanding:…