NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Devils, Flames, Capitals and Stralman
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on the draft. “There are some players we rank higher and have interest in,” the Leafs general manager said Tuesday. The Leafs interviewed both Sam Bennett and Aaron Ekblad…
NHL Rumors I: Predators, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Cooper ranks his three worst contracts for the Predators.1. Shea Weber: 14 years, $110 million with a cap hit of $7.857 million. 12 years left. He gets a $13 million lump every July 1st round…
Morning Hits: Panthers, Leafs, Nicholson, Draft, Couturier and 2014-15 Schedule
Darren Dreger: Panthers GM Dale Tallon confirmed that the five finalists for the coaching vacancy are Dan Bylsma, Ron Wilson, Gerard Gallant, Marc Crawford and Bill Peters. Harvey Fialkov: Have been told that the Panthers will hire a new coach…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Bruins
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The unrestricted free agent pool is not deep, so teams may look towards the trade market. The Penguins and Sharks could be looking to make some big changes. Blues GM Doug Armstrong isn't…
NHL Rumors III: Kesler, Spezza, Thornton, Garrison, Stars, Boyle and Iginla
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The GM meetings start today and there will be some trade talk. Three big centers could be on the move this offseason. Ryan Kesler - At the deadline he said he only wanted to…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Bolland, Vokoun and Panthers
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis on trade talks: “There have definitely been more calls in the past week,” said Nonis on Tuesday evening, speaking from New York. “No matter how many times you’ve talked…
NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Richards, Jokinen, Brown and Bolland
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: There is lots speculation regarding the Sharks and Joe Thornton. Thornton's brother and agent, John, when asked if he'd want to continue playing where he wasn't wanted: “If he felt the fans…
Morning Hits: Penguins, Coyotes, Vlasic, Couture, Rasmussen and Zamorsky
William DePaoli: You can't rule out John Hynes as the Penguins new head coach. He has a lot of support in the front office, some who may have as much power as new GM Jim Rutherford. Sarah McLellan: Coyotes GM…
NHL Rumors IV: Boyle, NHL Revenue, Kovalchuk, Panthers and Canucks
Andy Strickland: There haven't been negotiations between the Islanders and Dan Boyle yet. They won't take place unless Boyle decides he wants to play there. A decision is expected this week. There appears to be a slim chance that Boyle…
NHL Rumors III: Bruins, Iginla, Ducks, Maple Leafs, Subban and Callahan
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Reports out of Montreal have the Bruins and Jarome Iginla talking contract extension. Nothing appears to be imminent, but the signs are positive that he'll be returning next season. “I thought he started out a little…
NHL Rumors II: Panthers, Flyers, Kesler, Thornton, Fleury, Letang and Neal
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he received one "fair offer" for the first overall pick. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers are said to be on Ryan Kesler's trade list. The Flyers have…
NHL Rumors I: Coaching Quick Hits
Harvey Fialkov: Source saying that Dan Bylsma is interest in the Panthers coaching position and will meet with them today or tomorrow. Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers are holding coaching interviews in New York as GM Dale Tallon is there for…