NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Senators and Flyers
On the Boston Bruins ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Zdeno Chara may be better served on a second pairing on a Cup contender, but unless there are some big changes this offseason, that is unlikely to happen in Boston next…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples doesn't think the Oilers should trade Taylor Hall this offseason, but he looks at the pros and cons of such a move. Reasons to trade Hall. He isn't…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Rangers, Flames and Blues
On the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Though he didn't play up to his $7 million a season contract, it's doubtful that the Bruins will trade Tuukka Rask this offseason. The Bruins…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Rangers, Habs, Flames, Panthers, Lightning
On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Brennan thinks the Senators should got after Steven Stamkos if he becomes a free agent this offseason. The Senators need another top-line player, but if you trade for one,…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs management are happy with development and progress they made this season, but they don't have a quality goaltender in place. There is no belief that Jonathan…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Status of Some Top RFAs
On the top restricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 36 restricted free agents who are worth watching, noting whose stock has risen, fallen, and who could be traded. Nathan MacKinnon - the Avs No. 1…
NHL Rumors: Sergachev, Lecavalier, Jersey Ads and Wideman
On the draft ... Bob McKenzie: Some teams are thinking that defenseman Mikhail Sergachev is either challenging, or made the case, for the top defenseman in the draft his year. On Vincent Lecavalier ... Josh Cooper of Yahoo! Sports: Kings…
NHL Rumors: Bruins – Loui Eriksson and Chris Kelly
On the Boston Bruins ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: The Bruins decided not to trade Loui Eriksson at the deadline, or they didn't receive a legit offer for the pending UFA. They could now lose him for nothing…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hurricanes
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Morgan looks at 10 questions the Coyotes are facing the offseason. Co-owner Anthony LeBlanc won't name any names they are considering for their vacant GM position. Names that have been…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks think they'll be able to find a way to re-sign RFA Andrew Shaw. He made $2 million this year and…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Radulov, Kovalchuk and Doping
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes coach Dave Tippett thinks that Shane Doan will be back next season. Tippett on the Coyotes last game of the season. “If that was his last game, he…