NHL Rumors: Oilers – Yakupov, Hall, Lucic and Shattenkirk
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Edmonton Oilers will almost surely trade Nail Yakupov at the draft. Do the Oilers include Yakupov in a package? Trade him for a draft pick? Would the Hurricanes…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings – Lucic, Lewis and King
On the Los Angeles Kings, Milan Lucic, Trevor Lewis, Dwight King and Jason Demers ... Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic in a text message said that he'll be going to free agency. The Los Angeles Kings still have time to make…
NHL Rumors: Trade Bait, Oilers, Islanders, Canucks and Shattenkirk
Trade Bait List ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Top 30 players and draft picks that could be traded this offseason. 30. P.K. Subban - Montreal Canadiens 29. Dustin Brown - Los Angeles Kings 28. Tyler Bozak - Toronto Maple Leafs 27.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: There are rumors of the Penguins moving Marc-Andre Fleury this offseason due to the expansion draft next year. The Penguins would be protecting Matt Murray over Fleury. GM Jim Rutherford isn't…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Adrian Dater: Stars GM Jim Nill said they won't be too active in the free agent market. Craig Custance: Nill expects that defensemen Jason Demers and Kris Russell will be headed to free agency. The…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Predators, Sabres and Red Wings
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Johnston: P.K. Subban on trade rumors: "I'm never concerned." HabsLinks: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 690 on the Montreal Canadiens: "It would not surprise me if something tangible happens this week, if not the next 14 days."…
NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks and Vancouver Canucks
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Kevin Weekes: Watch for the Ducks to possibly move one of their good young defensemen. There is lots of interest, especially on Cam Fowler. Chris Johnston: Word is the Ducks were asking for a first…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Blues
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jim Matheson: Can't see there being a big trade market for Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier unless they retain a big portion of his salary. On the Boston Bruins ... Jimmy Murphy: If the…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Calgary Flames
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Think the Lightning would keep Andrei Vasilevskiy over Ben Bishop. The Lightning could hold on to Bishop until the deadline, but he has more value now. The goalie trade market…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and the Florida Panthers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes and Red Wings have talked about Pavel Datsyuk and an asset, but it's not on the front burner. Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes GM John Chayka “If we do…
NHL Rumors: Top NHL Free Agents and the Washington Capitals
On the top 25 NHL Free Agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: 25. Michael Grabner - Toronto Maple Leafs 24. Matt Martin - New York Islanders 23. Shane Doan - Arizona Coyotes 22. James Reimer - San Jose Sharks 21.…
NHL Rumors: On the Buffalo Sabres
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The draft will be held in Buffalo this year, but Sabres GM Tim Murray doesn't feel like there will be extra pressure on him to make a big deal at the draft.…