NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: The Canadiens moved up in the draft and will be selecting at No. 3. Could they consider moving it? “At No. 3, you get a player (from the draft)…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Stars, Wild, Senators, Sharks, Capitals and Jets
On first overall picks ... Andrew Walker: Since 1987 (31-years ago) there have only been five first overall draft picks that have won the Stanley Cup: Mike Modano, Vincent Lecavalier, Patrick Kane, Sidney Crosby and Marc-Andre Fleury. On the Carolina…
NHL News: Toronto Maple Leafs – Lamoriello, Shanahan and Lindholm
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Maple Leafs announced yesterday that Lou Lamoriello won't be back as their general manager. There is no timetable for when Brendan Shanahan will name a new GM and he…
NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets – Dubinsky, Panarin, Bobrovsky, Johnson, Calvert and Cole
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of The Athletic: (mailbag) Don't see the Blue Jackets signing any big-named, big-ticketed free agents. They may have no choice but to use Alexander Wennberg and Brandon Dubinsky as their No. 2 and…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Hurricanes, Oilers, Canadiens, Rangers and Canucks
On the Boston Bruins ... Mark Divver: The Bruins have been in contact with Auston Czarnik's camp about a contract extension. The 25-year old is set be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun:…
NHL News: Bruins, Senators, Penguins, Sharks, Lightning, Canucks and Capitals
On the Boston Bruins ... Amalie Benjamin: Forward David Krejci has a minor injury but is expected to play in Game 2 according to coach Bruce Cassidy. On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion will meet…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – van Riemsdyk, Bozak, Nylander, and the Blue Line
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: James van Riemsdyk possibly walked out the Maple Leafs dressing room on Friday for possibly the last time. “Definitely a weird feeling, possibly walking out of here for…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coytoes – UFA Richardson and the Trade Market
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Forward Brad Richardson is finishing up his three-year, $6.25 million deal, and the 33-year old is looking for a multi-year deal. “We had numerous discussions with him over the last…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Dubas, Matthews, Marner, Bozak and Gardiner
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... @Prospects_Watch: Bob McKenzie on the Maple Leafs front office: “Either 1 of 2 things is going to happen, either Kyle Dubas will be named GM or Lou will be back for a defined period of…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Hurricanes, Wild, Islanders and Capitals
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Ilya Kovalchuk tell @rsportru that he'll be heading to the U.S. for contract talks. He'll be heading back to Russia by May 7th for Putin's inauguration. On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing that…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Hakstol, Third-Line Center and a Veteran Defenseman
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: GM Ron Hextall isn't closing the door on the possibility of goaltending prospect Carter Harter playing in the NHL next season. Get the sense that the odds are slim though. John Boruk: GM…
NHL News: Oilers, Kings, Canadiens, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Jets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Edmonton Oilers: Head coach Todd McLellan will be back next year, but assistant coaches Jim Johnson and Ian Herbers won't. Darren Dreger: Both Glen Gulutzan and Trent Yawney could be assistant coaches with the Oilers…