Rumors IV: Franson, Richards, Sekera, Stafford, Frolik, and the Habs
Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: Cody Franson's agent said that they have spoken with "half a dozen" teams. “Just tire-kicking. General stuff,” Johannson said of the talks. “We already know who the teams are that would need someone like…
An Update on the Mike Richards Situation with Video
TMZ: TMZ's sources obtained info regard Mike Richards issue that lead to his contract termination. NHL officials have been notified that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigation into ex-L.A. Kings player Mike Richards involves the prescription drug oxycodone ... multiple…
Rumors III: Canucks, Coyotes, Islanders, and Blue Jackets
Brad Zimer of the Vancouver Sun: The Canucks don't figure to be big players in the free agent pool this year as they have little cap space. “We are up against it with the salary cap so unless we can…
Rumors II: Beleskey, Ehrhoff, Sharks, Niemi, and Top UFAs by Position
Pierre LeBrun: A dozen teams have reached out to pending UFA Matt Beleskey. Beleskey will meet with some Eastern Conference teams this week before making up his mind. "It’s all about the fit for him," Kuntz told ESPN.com Monday morning.…
Rumors I: Flames, Sobotka, Downie, and Lapierre
Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: The Flames currently have a cap number of just under $48 million, which doesn't include RFA Dougie Hamilton who was looking for Drew Doughty money from Boston. Lance Bouma is also looking for a new…
Rumors VII: Maple Leafs and Kings
Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: The Leafs are in no rush to make a trade. “I came here for the draft. It wasn’t really the trade deadline,” the team president said. “Nothing really materialized that would benefit the Leafs.…
News: Kings Terminate Richards Contract … Bruins Trade for Rinaldo
LA Kings.com: The Kings have terminated the contract of Mike Richards. “The Los Angeles Kings today have exercised the team's right to terminate the contract of Mike Richards for a material breach of the requirements of his Standard Player's Contract.…
Rumors VI: Senators, Jets, Stars and Blue Jackets
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's not looking like the Senators will land the top-six forward that GM Bryan Murray was hoping to get. He will focus on re-signing RFAs Mike Hoffman and Alex Chiasson before deciding on what…
Rumors V: Penguins, Avalanche and Maple Leafs
Jason Mackey of the Pittburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins might be thinking about using some of their extra money to improve their bottom-six forwards instead of their top-six. “I'm not totally convinced that it has to be one (big move),”…
Rumors and Notes: Capitals and Maple Leafs
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: GM Brian McLellan still thinks the trade route will be a better way to improve the Capitals than through free agency. “I anticipate not being active right off the hop,” MacLellan told reporters when asked…
Rumors III: Canucks, Sharks, Bruins, Hawks, Ducks and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Sharks and Canucks worked on a Kevin Bieksa trade for at least week according to multiple sources. Bieksa had even went to San Jose and looked at houses. Reports were that Bieksa was looking for…
Rumors II: Gagner, Oilers, Bieksa, Vermette and Sharp
Ed Barkowitz of the Philadelphia Daily News: Newly acquired Sam Gagner could fit into the their top-nine, something that GM Ron Hextall was trying to add, or he'll provide them with some extra cap space. The Flyers are about $7…