NHL Rumors: Columbus Blue Jackets and Washington Capitals
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: If there is an expansion draft next year, and if players with no-movement clauses have to be protected, the Blue Jackets would have to protect David Clarkson, Brandon…
NHL Rumors: Islanders – Hamonic, Okposo and Nielsen
On the New York Islanders ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas of focus for Islanders GM Garth Snow this offseason. Trade Travis Hamonic - He's a valuable part of the Islanders, but if he still wants to…
NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings
On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes – Shane Doan and Auston Matthews
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of the Arizona Sports: Coyotes free agent Shane Doan said yesterday on the NHL Network that he would return to the Coyotes next season if they want to have him back. He's talked…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets
On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning and Canadiens
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking to upgrade their offense this offseason. They could use two scorers, but their cap situation could handcuff them. Hextall may only be…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Senators and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Leafs could have $25 million in cap space and will be checking out free agent and trade market. “I don’t think there’s any one individual thing we…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos
On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers and Senators
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings will continue to get younger next season, and plan to lessen the ice time of veterans like Henrik Zetterberg (36) and Niklas Kronwall (35). "We're going to continue…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and Florida Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: The New York Rangers will be looking to get younger and faster this offseason. They want to improve their blueline as they rebuild on the fly.…