Rumors I: Nelson, Okposo, and Huberdeau
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Training camp is a couple days away, and Islanders RFA Brock Nelson is still looking for a contract. It's been awhile since the sides have talked. "We haven't heard from them in six weeks," Salcer told…
Morning Hits: PTOs, Torres, Ritchie, Roy and Spotters
Eric Stephens: The Ducks have invited Sheldon Brookbank and Vitaly Vishnevski to training camp. Roger Millions: The Flames have invited defenseman Douglas Murray to training camp on a PTO. Roger Millions: The Flames have invited defenseman Aaron Johnson to training…
Rumors and Notes II: Canadiens, Lightning, and Maple Leafs
Jack Todd of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens will give Alex Galchenyuk a shot at center, but Todd wouldn't be surprised if he's back on the wing by the end of October. Until Galchenyuk is able to show that he…
Rumors and Notes: Fanson, Murray and Paille
Josh Cooper of Yahoo! Sports: Newly signed Sabre, Cody Franson, didn't expect to be without a team in August. “The whole free agency experience went very different than we had planned. With the cap not going up and a lot…
2015-16 Los Angeles Kings Top 10 Prospects
A look at the Los Angeles Kings top 10 prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. Kings GM Dean Lombardi has done a marvelous job building his team through drafting and developing and at the same time has helped push his…
Rumors: Skinner, Sabres, Stamkos, Maple Leafs, and Tlusty
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jeff Skinner has heard his name in the rumor mill for awhile now. “There’s not much I can do about it,” Skinner said. “You hear all the talk, all the rumors.…
Morning Hits: Franzen, Backstrom, Marchand, Avs, and PTOs
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Johan Franzen has been given clearance to play. He'll attend the start of training camp and is expected to be ready for the start of the season. Franzen has…
Rumors I: Huberdeau, Nelson, Clowe, Backes, and Havlat
George Richards: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is confident that they will sign RFA Jonathan Huberdeau before the start of training camp. Arthur Staple: There no update on contract talks with RFA Brock Nelson and Islanders. Staple suggests that Steve Bernier, with…
Trade: Blackhawks Send Kris Versteeg To Hurricanes
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Kris Versteeg, Joakim Nordstrom and a 2017 third round pick to the Carolina Hurricanes for Dennis Robertson, Jake Massie and a 2017 fifth round pick. The 29-year old Versteeg was drafted 134th overall in the…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, Sabres and Devils
Luke Fox of SportsNet: There appears to be a big gap in contract talks between the Kings and Anze Kopitar, but Kopitar said there is no reason to panic. “There’s no reason for me to panic. There’s no reason for…
Morning Hits: Court Cases, Franson, Boyes, and Injury notes
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Ryan O'Reilly's court case in London, Ontario has been pushed back again, and is scheduled for October 1st. O'Reilly has been charged with impaired driving and leaving the scene of an accident. AP in…
Rumors II: Doan, Ladd, Byfuglien and the Jets
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Shane Doan is entering the final year of his contract, and how this season plays out will play a role in his playing future. “I think I’m playing,” he said. “At the same…