NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 3
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: When asked if having more teams interested in signing him would tempt him to test free agency on July 1st, Alexander Radulov responded with: "Things are going to be good if we're going…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 2 – Carey Price
On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Montreal Canadiens: GM Marc Bergevin on the possibility of trading Carey Price: “I never comment on trades, but in this case I will; no.” Eric Engels: Bergevin on Price's willingness to remain with…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 1
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is eligible to sign a contract extension after July 1st. GM Marc Bergevin was asked if they could win with a goaltender taking up a big chunk…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Offseason Notes and Priorities
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Goaltender Anton Khudobin likely won't be back. Vegas could select him in the expansion draft. Matt Beleskey has three years left on his deal and is a possible…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Gaborik, Toffoli, Iginla, Pearson and Lombardi
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Quotes from GM Rob Blake's press conference yesterday. Blake on a Marian Gaborik buyout. “Will he get a buy out? No.” Blake on if they've made any decisions about…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Thornton, Marleau, Jones, Vlasic and Couture
On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are 37 years old and are free agents on July 1st. Both want to continue playing. Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard…
Eastern Conference Injuries: Senators, Penguins, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Dean Brown: GM Pierre Dorion said that forward Bobby Ryan had an x-ray during Game 6 but wouldn't say what area was looked at. Results were negative. Dean Brown: GM Dorion said that they expect…
Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Ducks, Kings and Wild
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks coach Pete DeBoer said that the 37-year old Joe Thornton was playing with a torn MCL and ACL. “I don’t know if the injury report has come out yet, but I’ve…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Priorities
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at the offseason priorities of the Montreal Canadiens. 1. Sign goaltender Carey Price to a contract extension - Getting Price signed to a contract extension should be GM Marc Bergevin's…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets Offseason Priorities
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Entering the offseason, the Columbus Blue Jackets need to look at acquiring another top-four defenseman. They have an excellent top pairing of Zach Werenski and Seth Jones. David…
Schedule For The Second Round Of The Stanley Cup Playoffs
NHL.com: Schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Round two gets underway on Wednesday with both Western Conference games. EASTERN CONFERENCE Ottawa Senators (A2) vs. New York Rangers (WC1) Thursday, April 27, 7pm: Rangers @ Senators | CNBC,…
NHL Rumors: How An Ilya Kovalchuk Return To The NHL Could Play Out
On Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils ... Sportsnet: Ilya Kovalchuk retired from the NHL after the 2012-13 season so that he could head back to Russia and play in the KHL. Kovalchuk is looking to return to the…