San Jose Sharks 2014-15 Season Primer
The San Jose Sharks had a quiet offseason with regards to transactions, but there was definitely lots of talk regarding Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. It will be interesting to see how it plays out throughout the season. Use the…
News: Teemu Selanne Would Still Be Playing If It Weren’t For Boudreau
Teemu Selanne is coming out with a book, English version in 2015. Juha Hiitela (@jhiitela) put out a bunch of tweets of Selanne talking about Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau ... ”It would have been wrong if we had won the…
Rumors IV: Ellis, Kuemper, Schwartz, Eakin, Dillon and Krug
Craig Custance: Negotiations between RFA Ryan Ellis and the Predators are not going anywhere. Will likely miss the start of camp. The Predators don't want to trade him, but if this situations drags out .... Michael Russo: Wild GM Chuck…
Rumors III: Another Ryan Johansen – Blue Jackets Update
Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets felt it was good idea to disclose the three offers they made to Ryan Johansen to show some much-needed transparency. “I think the reason for that is ‘hey, lets’ be transparent…
Rumors II: Spezza, Methot, Neal, Bylsma, Franson and Thornton
Luke Fox of SporstNet: The Stars don't see Jason Spezza a rental player and GM Jim Nill is "pretty confident" that they can sign him to a contract extension before the 2014-15 trade deadline. “We wanted Jason to get to…
Rumors I: Bobby Ryan And His Contract Situation With The Senators
Chris Lind of OttawaSenators.com: Senators Bobby Ryan on if his contract situation will be an issue. "Outside of talking to you guys, no. I won't think about it much, I know I'll have conversations with agents but truthfully when you…
Morning Hits: Wild, Jackets, Sharks, Leafs, Past RFAs to Miss Camp
Chad Graff: WIld's Josh Harding fractured his right foot. Bob McKenzie: Harding's off-ice injury will likely keep him out for months and not weeks. Michael Russo: Ilya Bryzgalov will attend the Wild's camp on a PTO. Shawn Mitchell: Blue Jackets…
More Notes on Johansen Situation and Some Media Thoughts
4:05 PM: Elliotte Friedman: The Blue Jackets said the Ryan Johansen is not welcome to work out there while he remains unsigned (within their rights). Expected to head home to Vancouver or to Portland (WHL team). Aaron Portzline: Johansen has…
Los Angeles Kings 2014-15 Season Primer
The Los Angeles Kings had a quiet offseason, minus their Stanley Cup celebrations, and head into the season looking for their third Cup in four years. Use the below Tabs to view Kings info for this upcoming season, as well…
Quick Hits: Red Wings, Wild, Devils, Blues, Oilers and Ducks
Helene St. James: Daniel Alfredsson is seeing a back specialists and definitely won't be at the start the Red Wings training camp. Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Wild goalie Josh Harding will miss the start of training camp due…
Rumors II: Bruins, Flyers, Senators and Hurricanes
CSNNE: Kevin Paul Dupont on the Torey Krug/Reilly Smith situation with the Bruins. "I think the inevitability here is they get signed," said Dupont. "but it means they are going to have to move Boychuk and Marchand… You've got to…
Rumors I: Staal, Methot, Ryan and Johansen
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers and Marc Staal continue to talk, with Staal's agent Paul Krepelka saying "we've made some progress." A deal is not imminent though as there is some work to do. “I’m not giving…