Rumors I: Caps, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning, Leafs and Scouting
The Fourth Period: The Capitals may prefer adding a scorer that has some term left on his contract. They are also looking at rentals. It is unclear who they are targeting, but have been linked to Antoine Vermette. The Caps…
Trade: Leafs Send Franson and Santorelli To The Predators
The Toronto Maple Leafs have traded defenseman Cody Franson and forward Mike Santorelli to the Nashville Predators for a 2015 first round pick, forward Brendan Leipsic and center Olli Jokinen. The 27-year old Franson was drafted 79th overall in the…
Rumors IV: Penguins, Devils, Maple Leafs and Bruins
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The Penguins will likely look to add at least one depth forward by the deadline.The Penguins were very interested in Evander Kane before he was injured. Daniel Winnik would be a fit.A source on Jaromir…
Rumors III: Preds, Blues, Oilers, Stars, Kings and Leafs
John Glennon of the Tenneessean: Potential targets for the Predators. Defensive Depth - players that might fit include Marc Methot, Jan Hejda, Andrej Sekera and Zbynek Michalek. Center Depth - Antoine Vermette, Ryan O'Reilly (if he's available), Daniel Briere and Mike Santorelli. Scoring Depth - Wingers Chris Stewart, Erik Cole,…
Rumors II: Isles, Coyotes, Flames, Leafs, Jets, Hawks, Habs and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The tumbling Canadian and the uncertainty of next year's salary cap has some teams concerned about taking on players with term. “Nobody is sure where it’s going to go and that means you don’t…
Rumors and Video: Kings, Leafs, Sens, Wings, Stars, Pens and Lightning
Damien Cox: The Red Wings are still interested in Leafs Cody Franson, but not for a first round pick. The Kings are still intrigued at the idea of adding Dion Phaneuf according to Elliotte Friedman. Damien Cox: The Leafs would…
Rumors III: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Preds, Isles and Leafs
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Aaron Portzline…
Rumors II: Ryder, Hurricanes, Bozak, Avs and Flames
Tom Gulitti: Pending Devils UFA Michael Ryder was finally able to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the past seven games. He has six goals and 12 assists in 42 games. Ryder said he hasn't…
Rumors I: Leafs, Canadiens, Vermette and Panthers
RDS: (through google translate) The Maple Leafs are interested in Canadiens Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas. Brian Wilde: It would take three or four pieces for the Canadiens to get Phil Kessel. If the Leafs want Bournival and Thomas, the…
Injuries: Sharks, Devils, Canucks, Coyotes, Panthers and Stars (video)
Kevin Kurz: Sharks Marc-Edouard Vlasic was skating yesterday and is adament that he doesn't have a concussion. Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello said there is "not a chance" that Ryane Clowe will play again this season and he doesn't know…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…
Rumors VI: Kings, Leafs, Flyers and Sharks
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The next few weeks will determine if the Kings will be buyers or sellers. Needs/Available: They could use a top-four defenseman, though a source suggested yesterday that it's unlikely to happen. The Kings have to plan…