Quotes and Video: Neely On GM Search and What They Need To Improve
Jess Isner of BostonBruins.com: Bruins President Cam Neely on the firing of GM Peter Chiarelli and on the Bruins. “We’re going to take our time and go through the process and make sure we make a decision we feel is…
News: The Bruins Fire GM Peter Chiarelli
Boston Bruins: The Bruins have relieved GM Peter Chiarelli of his duties this morning. Chiarelli was hired by the Bruins on May 26th, 2006. "We are grateful for Peter's service to the Bruins organization over the last nine seasons," said…
Rumors and Video: Catching Up On Some Leafs Notes
Michael Gragne of Sportnet: Maple Leafs Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf have limited no-trade clauses, and both have suggested that if they are asked about potentially waiving it, they would listen. “I signed here to be a Toronto Maple Leaf,”…
Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…
Rumors II: Bruins – Lucic, Fourth Line Options and Soderberg
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins Milan Lucic has a year left on his deal at $6 million. He'll likely be looking for a long-term deal, one that could be tough to give a power forward. If the Bruins…
Rumors I: Coyotes, Leafs, Oilers, Canes, Kings, Flyers and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A couple sources say that Coyotes coach Dave Tippett has an out clause if the team is relocated and if there is an ownership change. There is a varying opinion on how much Shane Doan wanted to…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Avalanche and Coyotes
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Jeff Skinner realizes anything could happen this offseason for the Hurricanes, including the possibility of being traded. "It's tough to say," Skinner said. "Obviously that's the way the business works. Teams that…
Rumors I: Flyers, Bruins, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Oilers
John Boruk: Flyers Vincent Lecavalier expects his future with the team for next season should be clearer by the draft. Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Lecavalier basically said that he and head coach Craig Berube could not coexist if…
Rumors III: O’Reilly, Jagr, Bruins and Kings
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic said on Thursday that he'd like to have Ryan O'Reilly signed to a contract extension before the start of next season. O'Reilly will be a UFA after next season. When asked…
Rumors II: Coaches/GMs – Kings, Leafs, Bruins and Sabres
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Two sources saying the Kings locked the locker room door to keep head coach Darryl Sutter out after a loss in the past two weeks. The players were expecting another one of his lectures/tirades.…
Rumors I: Bruins, Blues and Stars
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli and Claude Julien could pay the price for the Bruins missing the playoffs. The Bruins need to sign Dougie Hamilton to a contract extension, which could start around $4 million a season.…
News: Maple Leafs Fire GM Nonis, Interim Coach Horachek and Others
TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired GM Dave Nonis and interim coach Peter Horachek. The Leafs finished 27th in the league with a 30-44-8 record, 68 points. The Leafs also let assistant coaches Steve Spott, Chris Dennis and Rick…