NHL Rumors I: Holy Smoke – Sharks, Leafs, Panthers and Senators
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "The Sharks are obviously trying to go through something of an overhaul" ... "Don't know if that is a shot about anyone in particular" ... "I can tell you this, the sense in SJ when the season ended was if coach…
NHL News: Marek Zidlicky Re-Signs With The Devils
NJ Devils: The New Jersey Devils have re-signed defenseman Marek Zidlicky. It will be his fourth season with the Devils and 11th overall. He had 42 points in 81 games last year. Elliotte Friedman: Zidlicky's deal if for one year…
NHL News: Daniel Carcillo’s Suspension Reduced
The NHL has reduced Daniel Carcillo's suspension for abuse of an official from 10 games down to six. "NHL.com: After considering Carcillo's appeal during a hearing at the NHL's New York office on Friday, May 30, the Commissioner ruled that…
NHL Rumors III: Marchand, Laich, Green, Gaborik and Weaver
Matt Halman of CBS Boston: Bruins Brad Marchand has three year left on his contract, and has a no-trade clause. Halman thinks the Bruins have some serious decisions to make regarding Marchand, if he's to continue in their top-six. "He…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Red Wings Targets and the Penguins GM Search
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings need a right-handed shooting, top-four defenseman. They will be talking about Matt Niskanen during their three days of management meetings, and he'll likely be at the top of their wish list. They have…
NHL Rumors I: Trade Talks Heating Up, Weber Staying, Top Picks Getting Interest
Craig Custance of ESPN: With this year's draft not having many "NHL ready" players, some GMs will be looking for immediate help via the trade route. “I do think there’s more based on the conversations I’m having. I think there…
Morning Hits: Carcillo, Weise, Alberts, Gallant and Panthers
John Shannon: NHL source said a Daniel Carcillo decision will be made today. Pat Leonard: Carillo has only missed three games, so he could miss the entire final if suspension is not reduced. Arpon Basu: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that…
NHL Rumors: Berger Reports A Maple Leafs – Panthers Blockbuster Rumor
4:45 PM Hope Smoke: Craig Button: "I think when you consider some of the areas that the Panthers have in place & the history of Tallon, specifically with Kane...""...you look at exceptional talent players like Ehlers/Nylander those of skill players...""...…
NHL Rumors V: Blackhawks, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers, Caps, Pens, Blues and Brodeur
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things the Blackhawks will have to handle this offseason. 1. Sign Kane and Toews to gigantic contract extensions - both have one year left on their $6.3 million deals. They will need a raise and…
NHL Rumors IV: Vegas, Sabres, Senators, Canucks, Sharks and Penguins
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Las Vegas has already started building a 20,000 seat area on the Vegas strip by MGM and AEG. “I haven’t been there to look at the arena,” Bettman said during a conversation last week. “I…
NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…
NHL Rumors II: Draft Edition – Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sutter and Hyka
Mike Morreale: The Oilers scouting staff have a definitive top-six group of draft prospects. The Flames have a top-eight. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will check to see what the cost is to move up in the…