NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Grigorenko, Smith, Daley and UFA Defensemen
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic Detroit: Custance wonders if the Red Wings would be interested in free agent Mikhail Grigorenko who wasn't qualified by the Colorado Avalanche. Source saying that the Red Wings have…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, KHL and the St. Louis Blues
On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Rangers: "I know the #NYR have interest in either Thornton or Marleau. They have interest in Nick Bonino." ... "They're not giving Marleau or Joe Thornton a three-year term." On…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Predators, Penguins and Avalanche
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: If the Blue Jackets are going to buy out forward Scott Hartnell and the final two years of his contract, they have to start the process . Aaron Portzline: Hartnell has a…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Thornton, Marleau and Their Open Window
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Elliotte Friedman on the Maple Leafs potentially signing Joe Thornton: "I'm sure that those are the kinds of things that they are exploring." Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet…
NHL Rumors: Eichel, Senators, Neil, Radulov, Emelin and the Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that preliminary discussions between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel about a contract extension have begun. He has one more year on his entry-level contract and is eligible…
NHL Rumors: Alzner, Shattenkirk, Lightning and Devils
On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they've spoken with him. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: "I think Karl Alzner…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Mason, Elliott and the Capitals
On the Goalie Market ... Frank Seravalli: Teams looking for a starter or 1B - Philadelphia Flyers, Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets. Teams looking for a backup - Anaheim Ducks, Caglary Flames (Jon Gillies?), Colorado Avalanche, New Jersey Devils, New…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Joe Thornton and Cal Petersen
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rose of the LA Kings Insider: The LA Kings have spoken with San Jose Sharks free agent center Joe Thornton according to multiple sources. Thornton has played with Kings GM Rob Blake and…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Miller, Horvat, Weal, Gagner and Mason
On the Anaheim Ducks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Ben Kuzma notes that it's easy to understand the mutual interest between Ryan Miller and the Anaheim Ducks. On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Trevor Linden on Ryan Miller: "Talks…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said after the draft that he'd create a "real small group" of candidates for their vacant head coaching position - list may have only three names. On the Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Smith, Stars, Williams, Canucks, Boyle and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension. Bob McKenzie: Smith's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million. Chris Nichols: Darren…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Bonus Overage, Shattenkirk, Hamonic, Demers and Upgrading Their Blue Line
On the Toronto Maple Leafs .... Cap Friendly: The Maple Leafs incurred a bonus overage of $5.37 million last year and it will be applied to next year's cap number. The Fourth Period: The Toronto Maple Leafs are one of…