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…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Elynuik, Dahlback, Ward, Ryan, Stempniak, and Skinner
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: GM Don Waddell said that it is unlikely that they will sign draft pick Hudson Elynuik to an entry-level deal before the June 1st deadline. Elynuik would then be eligible to re-enter the…
NHL News: Blue Jackets, Canadiens, Predators, Islanders, Rangers and Senators
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have signed 2017 second-round draft pick Alexandre Texier to an entry-level contract. He will play in Finland again next season. On the Montreal Canadiens ... TSN Hockey: The Canadiens…
NHL News: Toronto Maple Leafs and Mark Hunter Part Ways
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Brendan Shanahan: “Following extensive discussions with Mark, he and @MapleLeafs have mutually agreed to part ways,” ... “I’d like to sincerely thank Mark for everything he’s done for this organization over the last…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Lou Lamoriello, and John Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of The Athletic: Source confirms that Lou Lamoriello will be running the hockey operations for the Islanders. He'll be either the president of hockey operations, general manager, or he could hold both…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Big-Game Hunting For Blue Line Help Or Not?
On the Edmonton Oilers ... The Fourth Period: TFP reported earlier this season that the Oilers held trade talks involving defenseman Oscar Klefbom, and those trade talks are expected to continue this offseason. TSN's Ryan Rishaug wondered about Klefbom and…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Hellebuyck, Laine, Stastny and Pending Free Agents
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Emily Kaplan: Looking the keys to the offseason for the Winnipeg Jets. 1. Connor Hellebuyck - The Jets have Steve Mason for another year at $4.1 million, but the Jets need to commit long-term to pending…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Sabres, Wild, Blues, and Maple Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Aivis Kalnins: Sounding like the LA Kings are exploring their options to bring back defenseman Slava Voynov from the KHL. On the Buffalo Sabres ... WGR 550: Darren Dreger on WGR 550: "I think the…
NHL Rumors: Devils and Yakovlev … Panthers and Mascherin … Coyotes and OEL, Team Needs
On the New Jersey Devils and Yegor Yakovlev ... Igor Eronko: Devils GM Ray Shero said that they haven't officially signed defenseman Yegor Yakovlev, but once the World Championships are over, they'll head back to North America to hopefully get…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The deal is not done yet, but David Quinn of Boston University is well down the road of being named the next head coach of the Rangers. Bob McKenzie: Rangers GM Jeff…