NHL Rumors X: Miller, Leafs, Grabovski, Oilers, Iginla, Hiller, Caps and Lightning
Thomas Drance: Bob McKenzie on Ryan Miller: "Yes, he'll be a Canuck today, there's no doubt it in my mind." Cam Tucker Pro Hockey Talk: Some notable RFAs that weren't given qualifying offers: Andrei Loktionov, Cory Conacher, Jamie McBain, Ryan White,…
NHL Trade: Stars Acquire Jason Spezza From Senators
The Ottawa Senators have traded center Jason Spezza and Ludvig Karlsson to the Dallas Stars for Alex Chaisson, Alex Guptill, Nicholas Paul and a 2015 2nd round pick. Spezza was drafted 2nd overall in the 2001 draft by the Ottawa…
NHL Rumors IX: Sabres, Oilers, Petry, Blues, Stars and Wild
Written by @Dale_Lamontagne John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres are about $20 million away from the salary cap floor on the day before NHL free agency, and GM Tim Murray remains unconcerned about his ability to reach it. Murray…
NHL Rumors VIII: Predators, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Niskanen, Bruins and Pouliot
Josh Cooper: Predators GM David Poile. "If we can (sign) a center, that would be a wish list," Predators general manager David Poile said. "There's not a bunch of guys (available) — and I'm not signing somebody for the sake…
NHL Rumors VII: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings and Blues
Written by @Dale_Lamontagne Harvey Fialkov of Sun Sentinel Sports: Jovanovski cleared waivers on Monday and the Florida Panthers used one of their two compliance buyouts on the final year of his contract. So the $4.125 million won't count against their…
NHL Rumors VI: Red Wings, Leafs, Canadiens, Isles, Canucks, Oilers and Pens
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings top priority today is to find a top-four defenseman to replace Kyle Quincey, preferably a right handed shot and one that can play on the PP. They are on Matt Niskanen's and Dan…
NHL Rumors V: Rangers, Ducks, Glass, Wings, Lightning, Ehrhoff and Niskanen
The Fourth Period: The Rangers don't plan on re-signing Anton Stralman, Brian Boyle and Dominic Moore. They are interested in Mark Fayne. The NY Post is reporting they are interested in Ryan Carter. They are believed to have kicked tires…
NHL Rumors IV: Caps, Vanek, Cammalleri, Iginla, Vrbata and Weaver
Andy Strickland: Some agents saying the free agent talking period is too long and that only two days are needed. Scott Cullen: "Impressed that teams aren't giving qualifying offers to every RFA. Better to make decisions & live with them…
NHL Rumors III: Avs, Blackhawks, Devils, Capitals, Flames, Leafs and Panthers
Andy Strickland: Paul Stastny and the Avalanche will talk this morning before the start of free agency. Andy Strickland: Will be interesting to see of the Blackhawks make a formal offer to Stastny. Stastny is one of Joel Quenneville's favorite…
NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Stastny, Robidas, Ehrhoff, Orpik, Gionta, Kulemin and Vanek
Richard Labbe: Contrary to reports, the Canadiens haven't asked about Jarome Iginla. Chris Johnston: Iginla will be testing free agency for the second straight year. Renaud Lavoie: The Avs and Paul Stastny couldn't get a deal done last night, he…
NHL Rumors I: Trade Notes Gorges, Petry and Caron
Louis Jean: Sources saying the Maple Leafs offered a forward to the Canadiens for Josh Gorges. They have been very aggressive. Elliotte Friedman: (just after midnight EST) Doesn't look like Josh Gorges will change his mind about accepting a trade…
NHL Rumors XVI: 15 Free Agents, Lecavalier, Sens, Gorges, Phaneuf, Sharks and Leafs
Scott Burnside of ESPN: 15 interesting free agents and possible landing spots. 1. Paul Stastny - Blues 2. Dan Boyle - Red Wings 3. Christian Ehrhoff - Lightning 4. Thomas Vanek - Wild 5. Ryan Miller - Canucks 6. Matt…