NHL Rumors: Ducks, Avalanche and Sabres
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Blake Price: Pierre Mcguire said on TSN 1040 that the Ducks are in trade talks with a team from the Eastern Conference that would see the Ducks move a significant contract, creating room for them…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames and Sabres
On Arizona Coyotes and Tobias Rieder ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie said that Tobias Rieder hasn't demanded a trade, but his agent suggested to the Coyotes that it may be in their best interest to trade him if they won't…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks – Rakell and Lindholm
On the Anaheim Ducks, Rickard Rakell and Hampus Lindholm .... Bob McKenzie: Unlike some of the other RFAs, Rickard Rakell and the Anaheim Ducks have had ongoing talks about a contract, which is positive. Bob McKenzie: Rakell has been looking…
NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets
On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Michael Traikos in the Winnipeg Sun: Looking at six team that could use a defenseman like Jacob Trouba and that could have the assets to trade for him. Toronto Maple Leafs -…
NHL Rumors: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov
On Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bob McKenzie: The Lightning and RFA Nikita Kucherov's situation is complex because of their salary cap situation. Bob McKenzie: Most high-end offensive forwards that are looking at their second contracts get close to…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Tobias Rieder
On the Arizona Coyotes and Tobias Rieder ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and restricted free agent Tobias Rieder have been unable to reach a deal. Rieder's agent, Darren Ferris, said in an email that it's time…
NHL Rumors: Hampus Lindholm and Rasmus Ristolainen
On Rasmus Ristolainen and Hampus Lindholm ... Bob McKenzie: Rasmus Ristolainen (Sabres), Hampus Lindholm (Ducks) and may be Jacob Trouba ('x' team) have a similar dynamic in terms of the gap between the player and the team. Bob McKenzie: The…
Afternoon Hits: Isles, Leafs, Panthers, Hawks, Devils and more
On the New York Islanders ... Darren Dreger: The Islanders have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year deal worth $1 million. The Senators were one of seven teams interested in Seidenberg. All teams wanted to wait, but the Islanders were…
NHL Rumors: Brent Burns and Artemi Panarin
On Brent Burns and the San Jose Sharks ... Bob McKenzie on TSN: Contract extension talks between the San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson and Brent Burns agents are not believed to be that advanced. Neither side will say how…
Pucks In Depth: A Closer Look at Steen’s and Marchand’s Extensions
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) On Alex Steen and the St. Louis Blues ... In Alex Steen, Kevin Shattenkirk and Patrik Berglund, among others, the St. Louis Blues had several notable players set to become unrestricted free agents next summer.…
NHL Rumors: Trouba – Wings, Leafs, Ducks, Bruins, Rangers and Avs
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could use an upgrade on their blueline, and James thinks the Red Wings should absolutely be interested in Jacob Trouba. The Wings would need to find a way…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Coyotes and Stars
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: The Senators are one of a handful of teams that have interest in defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. Seidenberg's had a strong World Cup and the first team to make a competitive offer to him,…