NHL Rumors: Jets and Stastny … Flyers and Free Agency
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Mike McIntyre: Would think that Michael Hutchinson's time with the Jets is done. Would be a surprise if the pending UFA comes back. Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: There is a mutual desire between…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks …. Golden Knights, Senators and Karlsson
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been to told that coach Joel Quenneville would like a defensive defenseman and "he’s probably going to get what he wants.” All is quiet on the Marion Hossa front. Jay Zawaski: Don't…
NHL Rumors and News: Trading Tavares’ Rights? Ryan, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Preds, Devils, and JvR
On #TavaresWatch ... Nick Kypreos: "Could the wait be in getting Lou to trade his @NYIslanders rights to get the 8th year from another club?" On the Ottawa Senators and Bobby Ryan ... Bruce Garrioch: Bobby Ryan $2 million contract…
NHL Rumors: Bruins – Team FA, Nash and Khudobin … John Tavares
On the Boston Bruins ... Shawn Hutcheon: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on their free agents: “I’ve stayed in contact. I think the goaltending one is probably going in a different direction at this point but I’ve stayed in contact with all…
NHL Rumors: Buyouts, Czarnik, de Haan, O’Reilly, Hurricanes, Wild, Blues and Sharks
On buyouts ... Renaud Lavoie: The Montreal Canadiens put Steve Mason on unconditional waivers to purpose of buying out his contract. Here are the Steve Mason buyout details via @CapFriendly pic.twitter.com/G7k3GP5xru — Aivis Kalniņš (@A_Kalnins) June 30, 2018 Tyler Ennis…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers
On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, Perron, Maroon, Grabner, Red Wings and Blackhawks
On John Tavares ... John Shannon: "On the Tavares front...Dialogue between CAA (in LA) and JT (in Toronto) continues. There has been continued talk with the 6 teams over the past 72 hours...as of 10:30 this morning some teams have…
NHL Rumors: Brodziak, Beagle, Roussel, O’Reilly, Stastny, and the Penguins
On Kyle Brodziak ... Jim Thomas: Despite the reports of the Edmonton Oilers interest, hearing that the Blues are still in the mix for Kyle Brodziak. On Jay Beagle ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks are still in on Jay Beagle,…
NHL Trade: Winnipeg Jets Clear Cap Space By Sending Steve Mason To Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Joel Armia, goaltender Steve Mason, a 2019 seventh-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick from the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman Simon Bourque. The 25-year old Armia was drafted 16th overall in the 1st round…
NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... David Pagnotta: (last night after Doughty signing news) "Some trade activity picking up recently out of Ottawa, it appears. Chatter on Karlsson/Ryan package deal getting a bit stronger. Should be an interesting…