NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings
On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…
NHL Rumors: Expansion, Relocation, Coaching and Kings
On the Expansion, Relocation and Coaching ... Gary Lawless of TSN: All has been quiet on the NHL expansion front. The executive committee still needs to decide on expansion before it's presented to the board of governors. “Nothing new to…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes – Shane Doan and Auston Matthews
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of the Arizona Sports: Coyotes free agent Shane Doan said yesterday on the NHL Network that he would return to the Coyotes next season if they want to have him back. He's talked…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers and Senators
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford: Canucks GM Jim Benning thinks that Pierre-Luc Dubois could be a No. 1 center. Botchford thinks that if the Cancucks want to add a top prospect defenseman, they might have to trade Jared…
Arizona Coyotes: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 13 Standard Player Contracts: 23 Projected Cap Hit: $34,438,491 Projected Cap Space: $39,561,509 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $32,750,278 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Shane Doan (39), Alex Tanguay (36), Nicklas Grossmann (31), Boyd Gordon (32), Steve Downie…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets
On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators and Coyotes
On the Anaheim Ducks ... News 1130 Sports: Elliotte Friedman reports that the Ducks are interested in Utica's (AHL - Canucks affiliate) head coach Travis Green. He's likely to get an interview. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning and Canadiens
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking to upgrade their offense this offseason. They could use two scorers, but their cap situation could handcuff them. Hextall may only be…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Sens and Blackhawks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: At a 11 AM press conference at the Gila River Arena, the Coyotes are expected to name the soon to be 27-year old John Chayka as the teams next general…
Calgary Flames: Cap Situation and Free Agents
2016-17 Cap Situation Roster Size: 15 Standard Player Contracts: 31 Projected Cap Hit: $48,980,400 Projected Cap Space: $25,019,600 Estimated Salary Expenditure: $48,470,500 2016 Unrestricted Free Agents Jonas Hiller (34), Karri Ramo (29), Niklas Backstrom (38), Jakub Nakladal (28), Derek Grant (26) 2016 Restricted…
NHL Rumors: Coaching – Wild, Senators and Ducks
On the Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher met with Bruce Boudreau yesterday. Boudreau is expected to meet with the Senators this week. Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Fletcher has said that John…