NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Sabres, Penguins and Hurricanes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they would make a decision on RFAs Tomas Jurco and Anthony Duclair in the coming days. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bob McKenzie: The Sabres held lots of…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, John Tavares And The Teams That Might Get To Talk To Him
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... Sheng Peng: Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee won't confirm if he'll be speaking with Tavares this week: "I can't say yet." Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Predators, Maple Leafs, and Top 25 Trade Bait
On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis: After yesterday's trade, the Flames are still not finished. Can expect them to be active in the free agent market. adds: "Hamilton’s apathy was a big issue in the room, Fox was never coming…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wild, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Amir Basu: Bob McKenzie on Ryan O'Reilly: “Jason Botterill and the Sabres simply didn’t get what they thought was fair value, they will still continue to try but he is due a big signing bonus July…
NHL Rumors: Draft Trade Talk Notes From The Quiet First-Round
Draft trade talk notes from round one ... Elliotte Friedman: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion on trade talk on Friday, day one of the draft: “the quietest day of the week." Frank Seravalli: Dorion on the Friday trade talk: “I made a…
NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner
On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…
NHL Rumors: Max Pacioretty – Agents, Sharks and Kings
On Max Pacioretty ... Louis Jean: Despite the reports, the Canadiens were never close to trading Max Pacioretty. Bob McKenzie: (mid-afternoon) Nothing going on with Pacioretty and the plan is to keep him at this point. That can obviously change.…
NHL News: Kings and Kovalchuk … Coyotes and Hjalmarsson … Avs and Grubauer … Oilers and RFAs
On the Los Angeles Kings and Ilya Kovalchuk ... The Los Angles Kings will be signing Ilya Kovalchuk to a three-year contract with a salary cap hit of $6.25 million. Dennis Bernstein: "Regardless of how high it is, you've committed…
Thoughts From The Media: Calgary Flames – Carolina Hurricanes Trade
A collection of tweets from the media after the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes completed their blockbuster trade. Tweets contain their thoughts on the trade and some quotes from the teams. The Hurricanes sent Elias Lindholm and Noah Hanifin to…
NHL Trade: Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes Make A Big Trade
The Carolina Hurricanes trade forward Elias Lindholm and defenseman Noah Hanifin to the Calgary Flames for defenseman Dougie Hamilton, forward Micheal Ferland and defenseman Adam Fox. The 23-year old Lindholm was drafted 5th overall in the 1st round of the 2013…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Mike McIntyre: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff when asked if he needs to move out some salary with their nine pending restricted free agents and the desire to possibly re-sign Paul Stastny. "The Reality is, now…
NHL Rumors: Capitals Chose Lesser Offer On Grubauer … Capitals and Carlson Close
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals ... Dan Rosen: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan indicated that the Hurricanes offered the No. 42 pick for Philipp Grubauer and presumably Brooks Orpik. The Capitals took the No. 47 pick from the Avalanche…