NHL Rumors: Ducks, Canucks, Islanders, Jets, European UFAs, Sharks and Maple Leafs
On the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, European Free Agents, San Jose Sharks and the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Things weren't right for Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler all season. He battled…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks, Todd Nelson and the Dallas Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jeff Paterson: GM Jim Benning said that they are still considering coaching changes. He didn't say much, but he couldn't say if their entire coaching staff would return next week. TSN Radio Vancouver: Jason Botchford…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Looking To Trade Kessel? RFA Rust And Their Needed Depth
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Tim Benz of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Mark Madden of Pittsburgh's 105.9 FM said yesterday that the Pittsburgh Penguins are trying to trade forward Phil Kessel, and that "Kessel is OK with that." Madden's says…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, van Riemsdyk, Kulemin, Islanders and Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont: Backup goaltender Anton Khudobin made $1.2 million the past two seasons. Would guess he'd sign a one- or two-year deal at around $1.5 million. Jimmy Murphy: Source is saying that the Bruins…
NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Wild, Flyers, Sharks, Lightning, Knights and Ovechkin
On the NHL-NHLPA competition committee ... Pierre LeBrun: The committee met yesterday for over five hours: new goalie chest protectors should be in place for next season; sense of group was positive on goalie review moved to Toronto situation room late…
NHL News: Coyotes, Sabres, Avs, Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Capitals
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Arizona Coyotes: The Coyotes have signed defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin to a one-year, two-way contract. Craig Morgan: Ilya Lyubushkin's will get $832,000 in the NHL, $70,000 in the AHL, a $92,500 signing bonus and up to $425,000 in…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle of The Mercury News: The Sharks and Evander Kane are finalizing a seven-year, $49 million deal (deal official this morning). It's a deal the Sharks needed to make. Last year the Sharks…
Expansion Draft Steals For The Vegas Golden Knights – Trades and Picks
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NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Lamoriello, Snow, Hunter, Tavares and Kovalchuk
On New York Islanders ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman was on Sportsnet 650 and was talking about the Islanders situation. Friedman notes that Lou Lamoriello and Garth Snow get along really well. Doug Weight has only been…
NHL Rumors: Seattle Expansion, and the Nashville Predators
On Seattle expansion ... Patrick Quinn: According to a source, the NHL board of governors will meet on June 20th in Las Vegas, and they are expected to conditionally approve the expansion to Seattle. David Pagnotta: With the potential…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Laine, Trouba and Stastny
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Sara Orlesky: Forward Patrik Laine was asked about signing a contract extension, and he said he'd like to stay in Winnipeg as long as they want him. Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Pending restricted free…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Islanders, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Canucks
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aivis Kalnins: As previously reported, hearing that Blue Jackets prospect Elvis Merzlikisn has headed to North America to meet with agents to decide on his future. He could sign with the Blue Jackets. He…