NHL Rumors: Flames, Blue Jackets, Panthers, Rangers and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Trade talk is picking up and will only increase leading up to Friday's draft “There has been a lot lately, but mainly it’s guys talking about concepts,” one league executive told Insider Trading on…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins and Panthers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson looks at four scenarios for the Edmonton Oilers at the 2016 draft. 1. Trading up to No. 3 to draft Jesse Puljujarvi - Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Coyotes, Boedker, Drouin and More
On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Shannon: Have been told that Pavel Datsyuk's contract will be terminated for "anticipatory breach" and he'll be able to sign in the KHL. Since it's a 35+ contract, his cap hit will still…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Capitals and Penguins
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons: As of Wednesday, it's believed the Toronto Maple Leafs will be keeping their No. 30 and No. 31 picks, but they will have trade options. On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan…
NHL Draft: 2016 Traded NHL Draft Picks by Team
With each passing year, it seems like teams are becoming more reluctant to part with draft picks, especially the high picks. “I do think there is a premium on young players and draft picks,” Canucks president Trevor Linden told Sportsnet…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blackhawks, and Hurricanes
On the Detroit Red Wings and Pavel Datsyuk ... Aaron Ward: The Red Wings and Pavel Datsyuk are expected to make an announcement tomorrow morning confirming that Datsyuk will be leaving. Darren Dreger: The Red Wings will look to move…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Radulov and the Stars
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: (mailbag) Hard to say who the Philadelphia Flyers could trade at the draft. Hard to see anyone taking a flyer on Mark Streit. Someone could be interested in Matt Read.…
NHL Rumors: Salary Cap, Kings and Red Wings
On the Salary Cap ... Renaud Lavoie: The NHLPA will exercise the 5 percent escalator clause, but they won't make it official until everyone is on board with it. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen of LA Kings…
NHL Trade and Rumors: Coyotes Add UFA Goligoski … Looking at More D
On the Arizona Coyotes and Dallas Stars ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes acquired the rights to Alex Goligoski from the Dallas Stars for a 2016 5th round pick. The Coyotes have exclusive rights to talk with…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and the Philadelphia Flyers
On the Colorado Avalanche and Tyson Barrie ... Mike Chamber of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic shot down speculation from Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger that RFA Tyson Barrie could be traded. Sakic said that he is…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blues, Carlyle, Ladd, Isles, Rangers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes are close to re-signing Cam Ward to a two-year contract extension. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Wouldn't be a surprise if the Blues re-signed Kyle Brodziak. On Randy…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Coyotes, Leafs, Pens and Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN 1040: Ray Ferraro wonders that if the Canucks are going to buy out Alex Burrows or Chris Higgins for just dead salary cap space and not creating any on ice benefit, what is the…