NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The chances are slim that free agents Travis Moen, Kris Russell or Jason Demers are back with the Stars next year. The could decide bring a veteran…
NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Jonathan Drouin has indicated that his trade request is no longer on the table and he hopes to remain with the Lightning long-term. "I definitley want to…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Red Wings and Avalanche
On the Goalie Market ... Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the Calgary Flames and the goaltending market. “How many teams out there need goaltending? I think Toronto does, Calgary does. We can debate whether Dallas does, maybe Carolina. All of…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Habs, Sabres, Blue Jackets and the NHL Draft
On the New York Rangers ... Andrew Gross: Defenseman Keith Yandle said that he hasn't really thought about free agency. He loves playing for the Rangers, but he's excited to see what free agency might bring. On the NHL Draft…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: After the addition of Jared McCann, sounding like the Panthers are out on Alexander Radulov. Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Newly promoted GM Tom Rowe said that he and former GM Dale Tallon…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Panthers and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka met with Shane Doan's agent, Terry Bross, and they will be focusing on a one-year deal. “We’ve discussed both a multi-year deal and a one-year deal,…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the Dallas Stars
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers are not planning on buying Dan Girardi out this offseason. Girardi has four years left on his contract with a $5.5 million cap hit. Sources saying they…
NHL Rumors: On the Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Tampa Bay Lightning GM Steve Yzerman should focus on this offseason. 1. Settle the Steven Stamkos situation - It is easy to say they still had success without…
NHL Free Agents: Playoffs Hurting/Helping Their Next Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) The ultimate goal in the NHL is to win the Stanley Cup. That's what all players, coaches, general managers, etc. aspire to do. As such, players who perform at a high level - or simply…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings
On the St. Louis Blues ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking what St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong should be focusing on this offseason. 1. Bringing back Ken Hitchcock for another year - He was able to get them past…
NHL Rumors: On the Boston Bruins
On the Boston Bruins ... Nicholas Goss of NESN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on pending UFA winger Lou Eriksson. “We’ve been in discussions with Loui,” Sweeney said Wednesday during a media conference call. “I have a pretty good idea where…
NHL Rumors: Shipachyov, Canucks, Blue Jackets and Oilers
On Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: Talk is that Vadim Shipachyov may have to play another year in the KHL before he's able to leave for the NHL. It came up on Monday and it involves an option that is…