NHL Rumors: Alex Ovechkin, Karl Alzner, and the Calgary Flames
On Alex Ovechkin ... Mike Heika: After talking with a few people, the Dallas Stars are not interested in Alex Ovechkin. Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Though it's nearly impossible, a look at some team that might be able to trade…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Expansion Draft, Canucks and Stars
On the Expansion Draft ... David Pagnotta: The last day teams can place players on waivers before the expansion draft is June 16th. There is a trade and waiver freeze starting at 3:00 ET on June 17th. David Pagnotta: The…
NHL Offer Sheet Draft Compensation For Signing Restricted Free Agents – 2008 to 2017
Though we don't expect to see any offer sheets this offeason, it's a yearly tradition to check out the compensation and dream of someone signing one. Some notes regarding offer sheets Teams have to use their own drafts…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Oshie, Orlov, Kuznetsov and Ovechkin
On the Washington Capitals ... Pierre LeBrun: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said again on Wednesday that their top priority is to sign their key restricted free agents, then to re-sign unrestricted free agent T.J. Oshie. Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning, Kings and Sabres
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka doesn't see the Coyotes being big players in when free agency opens on July 1st. Chayka does hope to be able to make some trades. The…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Blue Jackets and Islanders
On the Dallas Stars ... Pierre LeBrun: A handful have teams have already asked the Stars about the No. 3 overall draft pick. For the Stars to move the pick, it would really have to make sense. On the Columbus…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Bus Driver
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Mike Morreale of NHL: GM Ray Shero isn't holding his breath while waiting on Ilya Kovalchuk to make a decision. "As far as I know, that's still the plan," Shero told NHL.com at the NHL Scouting…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Canucks and Canadiens
On the Florida Panthers ... Darren Dreger: Sources saying that Chris Pronger is in talks with the Panthers about a possible management position. Darren Dreger: Pronger has been working in the NHL's Department of player safety and his NHL contract…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Blackhawks, Penguins, Senators, Flyers and Ducks
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: There is lots of stuff going on around the Golden Knights. Hearing that they could get a first round pick from a team to take on a bad contract. It will be…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Trotz, Korn, Oshie and Ovechkin
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan met with reporters and said not to expect any major changes. Coach Barry Trotz is entering the final year of his four-year and MacLellan said…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks Talking Trade?
On the Vegas Golden Knights and the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: There will be lots of Vegas expansion draft trade rumors coming up soon. One potential possibility that is looking that it could be likely, though not a 100…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Miller, Raddysh and Blue Jackets
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun: Canucks GM Jim Benning said that he's still interested in bringing free agents goaltender Ryan Miller back next season. thinks that Benning is scheduled to meet with Miller's agent Mike Liut at the…