Videos: Press Conferences – Babcock, McLellan and Sweeney
Mike Babcock Press Conference - May 21, 2015 Todd McLellan Press Conference Opening Statements - Charlie Jacobs, Cam Neely and Don Sweeney Don Sweeney Introduced Part I Don Sweeney Introduced Part II
Rumors IV: Crowded Crease in Ottawa and Talking to RFAs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Sabres, Oilers and Sharks called the Senators about Robin Lehner before the Senators locked up Andrew Hammond for three years. Some teams may be more interested in Craig Anderson, who doesn't…
Rumors III: Babcock Fallout with Leafs and Sabres
Shawn Stepner: League sources saying the Sabres thought they had a deal in principle with Mike Babcock two days ago. Was around the same term and money as the Leafs, might have even been nine years. Tim Graham: The Sabres…
Rumors and Video: Coaching – Wings, Sharks, Devils and Avs
Red Wings GM Ken Holland's media availability after Mike Babcock signed with the Maple Leafs. Ansar Khan of MLive: Jeff Blashill will likely be the next head coach of the Red Wings. GM Ken Holland said his search will start…
Rumors I: Bruins, Avs, Sharks, Rychel, Jagr, Toffoli and Capitals
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Bruins may not be able sign Zane McIntrye until July 1st, though it is expected to get done. He could test free agency if he wanted too.The Avalanche will be looking for a defensive partner…
Rumors IV: Babcock Leaving Detroit for Toronto
2:10 PM: Elliotte Friedman: "To reset: Babcock to TOR. Eight-year deal, but there may be an "out" after five. Full value is approx $50M, but front loaded because of the out, could be as high as $8M. Will have power…
Rumors III: Coaching part II: Wings, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Blues
Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs and Sabres are in a bidding war for Mike Babcock. No decision has been made yet. Hearing that the Red Wings final offer was for five-years at $4 million per season. Babcock could embrace the…
Rumors II: Jets, Bruins, Flyers, Devils and Kings
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Jets currently hold the two first round draft picks, 17th and 25th. Wiebe wonders if the Jets will look to package both those picks to move up. It's possible, but unlikely. Those two…
Rumors I: Coaching – Red Wings, Sabres and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Mike Babcock to ESPN yesterday. "I hope to make a decision by morning, but I'm still very much undecided," Babcock told ESPN.com. Babcock talked with both the Red Wings and Sabres yesterday. Source saying that Sabres…
Rumors III: Zidlicky, Elias, Matthews, Moller, Green and Caps
George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: It's unlikely that Marek Zidlicky will return to the Red Wings next season with Alexey Marchenko, Xavier Oullet, Ryan Sproul and Nick Jensen close to being NHL ready. Zidlicky said that the he…
Rumors II: Capitals – Green, Fehr, Gleason, Holtby and Ward
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan on pending UFA Mike Green and if he could come back next season. "I think it’s going to come down to if he’s comfortable with that role and what do you…
Rumors I: Coaching – Oilers, Sharks, Wings and Sabres
Gene Principe: Expected that the Oilers name Todd McLellan as their new head coach at 2 pm MT. Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Source saying that it was Mike Babcock who initiated the talks with the Sharks. Other potential…