NHL Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Wild and Penguins
The Fourth Period: The Leafs appear to be ready to trade both Cody Franson and James Reimer. They have been trying to trade Reimer for months, and have increased their efforts after he requested a trade. Both could be moved…
NHL Rumors III: Flames, Predators, Flyers, Coyotes and Blues
Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald: The Flames signed three players yesterday, but their work is not finished. “We’re ... hours into the summer,” Brad Treliving told reporters Tuesday afternoon at the Saddledome. “There’s lot of work to be done.…
NHL Rumors II: Spezza, Stuart, Brodeur, Lightning, Lehtera and Some UFAs
Ian Mendes of TSN: Jason Spezza to make it clear that the pressure of playing in Canada was not the reason he wanted to be traded. “I don't think that's accurate," Spezza told TSN.ca. "My biggest motivator for a trade…
NHL Rumors I: Lacavalier, Grabovski, Isles, Jets, Blackhawks, Wings and Mueller
Sam Carchidi: Nothing is imminent, but Flyers GM Ron Hextall on the market for Vincent Lecavalier: "changes a little bit because all of a sudden, players are in place." Hextall added that it wouldn't be awkward if Lecavalier was still with…
NHL Rumors XV: Blues, Wings, Jets, Brodeur, Michalek, Oilers, Bruins and Loktionov
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Doug Armstrong talked to Alex Steen and David Backes about the possibility of getting into the free agent market and paying someone more than them. Jeremy Rutherford: David Backes could be moved to right wing next year,…
NHL Rumors XIV: Franson For Gorges, Boyle, Green, Vrbata and Gionta
Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens waited until this morning to get the final word that Josh Gorges wouldn't change his mind and accept deal to Toronto, they then worked out a deal with the Sabres. Steve Simmons: The Leafs were hoping…
NHL Free Agency: July 1st Free Agent Tracker
Free Agency is finally here, and we expect a flurry of activity. This post will remain at the top the site, and we'll post rumors and trade notes below, so keep scrolling. Let's know your thoughts on today's signing in…
NHL Rumors XIII: Bolland, Boyle, Leafs, Niskanen, Blues, Penguins and Grabovski
Iain MacIntyre: The Canucks were interested in Dave Bolland but weren't going close to the 5 years and $27.5 million he got from the Panthers. Hope Smoke: Dave Bolland: "Florida was there with the money and Toronto wasn't. I thank…
Quick Hits: Stastny, Vanek, Orpik, Predators, Moulson, Leafs and Avs
Pierre LeBrun: Paul Stastny gets a no-trade clause. Salary breakdown: $6.5 million, $7 M, $7 M and $7.5 M. John Vogl: Thomas Vanek gets a no-trade clause and gets yearly salaries of $5.5 million, $6.5 million and $7.5 million. Josh Smith:…
NHL Trades: July 1st Trade Tracker
The Maple Leafs trade Jerry D'Amigo and a conditional 7th round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets for Matt Frattin. The San Jose Sharks trade Brad Stuart to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2016 2nd and 2017 6th round pick.…
NHL Rumors XII: Leafs, Flames, Orpik, Habs, Bolland, Vanek, Hemsky, Hiller and Gionta
Paul Hendrick: Three players in the mix for Maple Leafs at the moment, with two former Leafs potentially coming back. One current roster player could be on his way out. Will DePaoli: Flames could be offering Brooks Orpik over $5…
NHL Rumors XI: Lightning, Sabres, Wings, Panthers, Devils, Canucks and Flyers
Written by @Dale_Lamontagne Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: By retaining one-third of Gagner’s $4.8 salary cap hit, however, the Lightning will carry $1.6 million against the cap for the next two seasons, which offers a net cap savings of $5.65…