NHL Rumors III: Smoke in Leafland – Bolland, Raymond and Franson
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "The Leafs perspective on this is, why present an offer that chances are Bolland & his agent will sit on until free agency?" ... "I think this will play out very similar to Bozak where they get into…
NHL Rumors II: The Top Centers, Gryba and the Hurricanes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray will have to wait to get the best offer for Jason Spezza. Spezza isn't the only center available, so the market is a little crowded at the moment. "I've talked…
NHL Rumors I: O’Reilly, Spezza, Kesler, Thornton, Red Wings, Ducks and Blues
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: If a team signs Ryan O'Reilly to an offer sheet, the Avs will match it. "We're going to match that," Sakic said, when asked about a possible offer sheet for the restricted free agent. The minimum O'Reilly…
Morning Hits: Canucks, Panthers, Richards, Coyotes, Sabres and Jets
Kevin Weekes: Hearing that Willie Desjardins has chosen a multi-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks. Bob McKenzie: Deal not signed yet, but Willie Desjardins will be in Vancouver this weekend and he could introduced as their head coach next week.…
NHL Video: HC – Could the Leafs Trade Phaneuf? Sharks and Thornton
SportsNets Hockey Central Panel talks about the Maple Leafs possibly trading Dion Phaneuf at the draft and Sharks possibly trading Joe Thornton.
NHL Rumors IX: Stastny, Panthers, Perron, Ducks, Thornton, Kulikov and Schroeder
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Talks between the Avalanche and Paul Stastny are expected to begin at the NHL Awards next week in Las Vegas.The Panthers continue to listen to offers on the first overall pick. "We've had one, maybe two,…
NHL Video: Lots of Question Marks For the Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have plenty of question marks as the draft and free agency approach. Ryan Kesler is likely on his way out, Eddie Lack is their current No. 1 goalie and they don't have a head coach.
NHL News: Brad Richards Bought Out By Rangers
Pierre LeBrun: Source saying that the New York Rangers have bought out center Brad Richards. The 34-year old Richards was to carry a $6,666,667 salary cap hit until 2019-20. The Rangers may have been worried about the cap recapture penalty…
NHL Rumors VIII: Maple Leafs Edition – Franson, Kadri and Gardiner
Darren Dreger: The Maple Leafs preference is to re-sign Cody Franson, but they have some trade offers on the table for him. Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "It's an interesting question in terms of what the asking price might be for Franson"…
NHL Rumors VII: Avalanche Edition – Stastny, O’Reilly and an Outdoor Game
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Paul Stastny is able to start talking to teams next Wednesday. "We're hopeful we can sign him," Sakic said. "We have our structure, and I know he understands that. He's earned the right to…
NHL Rumors VI: Panthers Edition – Campbell, Draft, and Free Agent Targets
Hope Smoke: George Richards: "This wasn't what Campbell signed up for when he came to Fla. He was told that it was going to be different and a new day here" ... "As far as the Panthers, I've heard they're either going…
NHL Rumors V: Teams Looking To Trade Up and Down At The Draft
Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Boylen looks at the top five teams that might be considering trading their first round pick. 1. Florida Panthers at No. 1 - the first overall pick has been traded five times before, three…