NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs and Panthers Rumor 2.0 … Others Interested in Phaneuf?
Howard Berger of Berger Bytes: Continuing on with the previously mentioned Maple Leafs and Panthers trade rumor. From a Western Conference scout. “Your people aren’t completely out of whack with that rumor you posted the other day,” the scout told…
NHL Rumors VI: Vanek, Gaborik, Wild, Blues, Johansen, Thornton and Kane
Tom Powers of the Pioneer Press: The Wild would like to add some offense this offseason and have been tied to pending UFA Thomas Vanek for awhile. Powers wonders that with Vanek having a disappointing playoffs, if the Wild would…
NHL Rumors V: Toews, Kane and Other Blackhawks, Subban and Bolland
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane contact extensions that they can begin talking about on July 1st: "It's the highest priority for us," Bowman said. "Looking at next year, there's no…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins GM Search … Pens and Jackets Coaching Situation
TSN: Pierre LeBrun reported that the Penguins have reached out Jim Rutherford about the possibility of joining the organization. Julien BriseBois is also a top candidate. Luke DeCock: Rutherford would be a good short-term fit for the Penguins. He would…
NHL Rumors III: Canucks Offseason Options and Thoughts on a Richards Buyout
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: It sounds like the Canucks won't be trading Alex Edler this offseason. “He’s got all the tools to be a dominant No. 1 defenceman,” Linden said Tuesday from Ottawa where he addressed a Canadian…
NHL Rumors II: Senators Getting Interest in Spezza … Hemsky Talks Break Off
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray is working the phones, gauging the interest in his captain Jason Spezza. While there is interest, talks won't likely get serious until the GM meetings in New York next week.…
NHL Rumors I: Holy Smoke – Sharks, Leafs, Panthers and Senators
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "The Sharks are obviously trying to go through something of an overhaul" ... "Don't know if that is a shot about anyone in particular" ... "I can tell you this, the sense in SJ when the season ended was if coach…
NHL News: Marek Zidlicky Re-Signs With The Devils
NJ Devils: The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky. It will be his fourth season with the Devils and 11th overall. He had 42 points in 81 games last year. Elliotte Friedman: Zidlicky's deal if for one year…
NHL News: Daniel Carcillo’s Suspension Reduced
The NHL has reduced Daniel Carcillo's suspension for abuse of an official from 10 games down to six. "NHL.com: After considering Carcillo's appeal during a hearing at the NHL's New York office on Friday, May 30, the Commissioner ruled that…
NHL Rumors III: Marchand, Laich, Green, Gaborik and Weaver
Matt Halman of CBS Boston: Bruins Brad Marchand has three year left on his contract, and has a no-trade clause. Halman thinks the Bruins have some serious decisions to make regarding Marchand, if he's to continue in their top-six. "He…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Red Wings Targets and the Penguins GM Search
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings need a right-handed shooting, top-four defenseman. They will be talking about Matt Niskanen during their three days of management meetings, and he'll likely be at the top of their wish list. They have…
NHL Rumors I: Trade Talks Heating Up, Weber Staying, Top Picks Getting Interest
Craig Custance of ESPN: With this year's draft not having many "NHL ready" players, some GMs will be looking for immediate help via the trade route. “I do think there’s more based on the conversations I’m having. I think there…