Rumors II: Canucks, Leafs, Blackhawks, Hitchcock and Sweeney
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks biggest offseason need is to find a dynamic, mobile defenseman, whether through free agency or trade. Bo Horvat's role with the Canucks needs to expand next season to their second line center,…
Rumors I: Islanders, Senators, Sharks and Blues
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Islanders.1. Add a defenseman and a backup goalie - late season injuries showed the need another veteran defenseman that can play in the top four. Michal Neuvirth is a UFA and they'll…
Rumors IV: Canucks, O’Connor, Bruins and Blues
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: It's not unreasonable to think that GM Jim Benning could be asking players this offseason to waive their no-trade clauses. It's still unthinkable for defenseman Kevin Bieksa. “It’s never been brought up to me,”…
Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…
Rumors II: Canucks, Penguins, Flyers and Sharks
Elliotte Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Shawn Matthias will be a UFA and he isn't stressing about it. The 27-year old is coming off an 18 goal season where he made $1.85 million. “The team has a lot of…
Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…
GIFs: Kronwall Delivers High Hit To Kucherov
Image from @Nate_TD Red Wings Niklas Kronwall delivers a high hit to Lightning's Nikita Kucherov. Update: Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Kronwall will have a hearing this afternoon. Do you think he SHOULD get suspended, if so, how…
Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 27th 2015
The Lightning force a Game 7. The Capitals close out the Islanders. Highlights from both games. Lightning 5 - Red Wings 2: Series tied at 3-3. Capitals 2 - Islanders 1: Washington wins series 4-3.
Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…
Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks
Josh Yohe: Penguins Kris Letang confirmed that the Penguins were not going to allow him to play again this season regardless of how far they made it. On if he's thought of retiring due to his concussions and stroke. “No…
Rumors I: Flyers, Avs, Sens Arena, Expansion and No Relocation
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall admits they need to find a scoring winger and that Vincent Lecavalier's time with the Flyers is likely over. It will be tough for them to unload his $4.5 million per…
Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – Apr. 26th 2015
Two series were closed out last night. Check out the action from yesterday of those two games. Wild 4 - Blues 1: Minnesota wins series 4-2. Canadiens 2 - Senators 0: Montreal wins series 4-2.