Rumors V: Penguins, Ducks, Stars, Sharks, and Canadiens
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't going to rush into anything in his search for a top-six winger. Options could be Phil Kessel, Patrick Sharp, Jeff Skinner, Jiri Hudler and maybe UFA Justin Williams. LeBrun thinks that…
Rumors IV: Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins and Oilers
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings have parsed their free agent list and assistant GM Ryan Martin said the market "is bleak." "I think we're going with our young players," general manager Ken Holland said…
Rumors III: Sharks, Canucks, Penguins and Maple Leafs
On the Sharks ... According to a source, San Jose Sharks were the other team in on D Griffin Reinhart before he was moved to EDM. Bruins were never involved— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) June 27, 2015 Doug Wilson on trading…
Rumors II: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Stars, Avs, Hawks, and Lightning
On the Panthers ... Panthers GM Tallon told us he met with Huberdeau's agent til midnight Thursday and is confident deal will get done very shortly #flapanthers— Harvey Fialkov (@hfialkov) June 27, 2015 When asked if long term deal he…
Quick Hits: Draft, Leafs, Rangers, Avs, Flames and Coyotes
On the draft ... #NHLDraft breakdown by birthplace: CAN 79 USA 55 SWE 19 RUS 17 FIN 13 CZE 11 SVK 5 SWT 4 LAT 3 CHN 1 GER 1 NTH 1 UKR 1— NHL (@NHL) June 28, 2015 On the Maple Leafs ... Dion Phaneuf has a $2M bonus payment that is…
Rumors I: Oilers, Devils, Capitals, Kings and, Canadiens
On the Oilers ... Oilers have bought themselves some time by acquiring Gryba and Reinhart. No need to rush Nurse, and Gryba helps out with some muscle— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) June 27, 2015 Schultz and Klefbom, Fayne and Nurse --…
Rumors IX: Penguins, Stars, Ducks, Senators, and Sharks
On the Penguins ... On trade front, there have been talks between Blues/Pitt. Have to wonder if Pens are holding out for Kessel, delaying possible deal w/Blues.— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) June 27, 2015 On the Stars ... Jim Nill said…
Rumors VIII: Report of Leafs Declining Offer From Penguins Not True
There was a false report making the rounds on twitter and facebook that Rob Rossi said on TSN radio that the Leafs rejected a Penguins offer of a 2016 1st round pick, Derrick Pouliot, Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz for…
Rumors VII: Canucks, Canadiens, Bruins, Flyers and Capitals
On the Canucks ... Linden on Lack: "People may say it (return) isn't enough, but that’s the market and what people would do. We knew it would be unpopular."— Ben Kuzma (@benkuzma) June 27, 2015 The #Canucks are now in…
Trade: Coyotes Send Gagner to Flyers for Grossmann and Pronger
The Arizona Coyotes have traded Sam Gagner and either a conditional 2016 4th round pick or a 2017 3rd round pick to the Philadelphia Flyers for Nicklas Grossmann and Chris Pronger. Sam Carchidi saying the Coyotes have the choice of…
Rumors VI: Ducks and Gibson, Sharks and Penguins
On the Ducks and John Gibson ... Ducks GM Bob Murray emphatically shut down any talk of a John Gibson trade. ``John Gibson is not getting traded, so put that out there.''— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 27, 2015 Murray reiterated…
Trade Analysis: A Closer Look Dougie Hamilton Landing In Calgary
On Friday, the Boston Bruins announced a blockbuster trade with the Calgary Flames. Calgary acquired defenseman Dougie Hamilton from Boston in exchange for the 15th, 45th, and 52nd picks in this year’s NHL Draft. Don Sweeney said that the Bruins…