NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and the Buffalo Sabres
Kings and Sabres chasing McLellan Dennis Bernstein: (yesterday morning) "Barring a last-minute snag, Todd McLellan is on track to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Kings ... My understanding is McLellan has accepted the role in principle, final…
Quick Hits: Rantanen, Stralman, Voynov, Sparks, Boyle and Dickinson
Rantanen takes part in Avs full practice Rick Sadowski: Colorado Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen practiced in a regular jersey and took part in the full practice. Stralman might be able to return at some point this series Joe Smith: Tampa…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Holes To Fill and Coaching Candidates
Flyers have several holes they want to fill this offseason John Boruk of NBC Sports Philadelphia: The Philadelphia Flyers will start their head coaching search immediately, and GM Chuck Fletcher will consider interim coach Scott Gordon as a strong candidate.…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Salary Cap, Free Agency And Goaltending
Canadiens can spend to the salary cap next year Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: The Montreal Canadiens were $8 million under the salary cap ceiling for a second consecutive season. GM Marc Bergevin has the go-ahead from ownership to…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – Coaching Search And Free Agents Notes
Phase 2 for Senators rebuild ... Coaching search beginning immediately Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion said that next six to 12 months for the organization are pivotal. “We have to hire the right for…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates And Notes From Around The NHL
Bruins injury updates Jimmy Murphy: Have been told that Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller is likely going to miss the first round against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He hasn't been ruled out for the entire playoffs. Mike Loftus: Defenseman John…
NHL Rumors: Karlsson, Gardiner, Sabres, and Senators
Costs for Karlsson and Gardiner on the open market could be ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: If defenseman Erik Karlsson doesn't re-sign with the San Jose Sharks, he could be looking a seven-year contract extension around $12 million per season.…
NHL Rumors: Schuldt, Skinner, Flames, Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers, Flyers and Blackhawks
Schuldt to narrow down list Michael Russo: St. Cloud State Jimmy Schuldt will meet with his agent on today to get a list down to five or six. There are lots of teams interested, with the Minnesota Wild being of…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – GM Candidates, Coach, and Free Agency
From College to coaching to GM to free agency Jim Matheson: Will be interesting to see if college defenseman John Marino wants to sign with the Oilers. He's spent three years at Harvard and one year in the USHL. He…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, and the Detroit Red Wings
Berube likely to lose the 'interim' tag Sportsnet: The St. Louis Blues and interim head coach Craig Berube will wait until the season is over before they talk about anything according to Nick Kypreos. “They met earlier and decided they…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Poehling Signs, Reaves-Thornton Fined and Playoff Races
Wagner out with a lower-body injury Boston Bruins: Forward Chris Wagner missed last night's game with a lower-body injury and is listed as day-to-day. Not a good sign for de Haan Michael Smith: Carolina Hurricanes coach Rob Brind'Amour on defenseman Calvin…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild, and Senators
College free agent Jobst likely to sign this week Mike McMahon: Have been told that Ohio State forward Mason Jobst is expected to sign an entry-level deal early this week. Mike McMahon: Teams to key an eye on are probably…