NHL Rumors II: Draft Edition – Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sutter and Hyka
Mike Morreale: The Oilers scouting staff have a definitive top-six group of draft prospects. The Flames have a top-eight. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will check to see what the cost is to move up in the…
NHL Rumors I: Subban, Price, Budaj, and the Panthers Coaching Vacancy
CP on SportsNet: Canadiens P.K. Subban. "I’m sure everybody in hockey wants a long-term contract, but for me, it’s not just about that," he said. "It’s about being part of a team that can win a championship, and I believe…
NHL Rumors II: Canadiens, Rangers, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Tim Wharnsby of CBC: The Canadiens have P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, Dale Weise and Ryan White as restricted free agents. Do they look to re-sign Brian Gionta, Andrei Markov and Mike Weaver? Do they try to re-sign Thomas Vanek? Wharnsby…
Morning Rumors I: Canadiens, Subban, Vanek, Red Wings and Capitals
Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: Gordon wonders if P.K. Subban's agent Don Meehan could start contract talks at Evgeni Malkin money, eight years and $76 million. If they think that Lars Eller passed Tomas Plekanec on their "go-to…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Jets
Craig Custance: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he's received at least a half dozen legitimate inquiries about the 1st overall pick. Ronnie Shuker of The Hockey News: Sunday's game could be Mike Richards final game in a Kings uniform as…
NHL Rumors II: Radio Edition: Sharks, Sens, Canucks, Canes, Richards and Canadiens
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I think the Sharks are going to trade Joe Thornton anyway, or explore that option" ... "Joe is a proud guy and I'm sure he wouldn't be thrilled to lose the captaincy" ... "I believe the Sharks need to…
NHL Rumors I: Stewart, Canadiens, Burmistrov, Penguins and Yeo
Chris Ryndak of Sabres.com: Sabres Chris Stewart knows his name will be in the rumor mill and that he could be on the move again. “I don’t think it’s going to take that long to turn it around here. Obviously…
Morning Hits: Regehr, Slater, Wellwood, Zaar, Thrower and Karlsson
Jon Rosen: Kings Robyn Regehr said he's not quite ready and needs more one-on-one contact. ESPN NHL: Jets Jim Slater had hip surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp. James Mirtle: Eric Wellwood (24-years old) retired a…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers
Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…
Morning Rumors I: Subban, Vanek, Bourque, Hayes and Babcock
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason focus of Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin. 1. Sign P.K. Subban to a long-term deal - There is the threat of an offer sheet as the cap is going and the unrestricted free agent market is…
Morning Hits: Weise, Emmerton, Avs, Panthers, Stars and Sabres
Chris Johnston: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Dale Weise does not have a head injury from John Moore's hit. Brian Wilde: If there Canadiens were to say that Weise suffered a concussion, he would have had to been symptom free…
NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards
The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…