Rumors II: Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Senators
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes GM Don Maloney has granted goalie coach Sean Burke permission to speak with other teams about management positions. Burke has already had talks with seven or eight teams, with more talks planned. "I…
Rumors I: Ilya Kovalchuk Wants To Return To NHL?
Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Source told Finland's Iltalehti that Ilya Kovalchuk has had talks with SKA management about leaving the KHL to return to the NHL for the 2016-17 season. The report says that financial issues in the KHL…
Rumors: Flyers, Stars, Oilers, Richards, Baun and Strome or Marner
Sam Carchidi of Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers president Paul Holmgren on if the Flyers will make an significant moves this offseason. "That's Ron's responsibility," he said. "I think we have a good group of players we can move forward with." The…
Rumors: Rangers, Sharks, Blues, Wild, Leafs and Pending UFAs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: One league executive on Connor McDavid. "He's not physically dominant but he's skilled and fast as hell," said a league executive Saturday. "You never know how somebody is going to hold up physically when…
Rumors: Vermette, Condra, Subban, Tanev, Oilers, Avs and Thornton
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Antoine Vermette knows that the Blackhawks likely won't be able to afford him next season. “I like it here, it’s great,” he said. “But I recognize it’s a tricky position, and out of my…
Rumors: Landing McDavid, Green and Tanev
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at bottom five teams, and which would have the fastest turnaround if they won the draft lottery and the right to draft Connor McDavid.1. Maple Leafs - Landing McDavid would remove any reason to trade…
Rumors II: Goalie Trade Market and the Devils Coaching Situation
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Cam Talbot has stepped up in Henrik Lunqvist's absence, allowing seven goals in his past eight starts, with a .967 save percentage. Talbot's trade value is an open question. They may not be…
Rumors I: First Overall, Senators, Expansion and Maple Leafs
Craig Custance of ESPN: One GM, whose team is a lottery candidate, on what it would take to trade the first overall pick. “It would have to be built around a young stud,” he answered, naming a couple superstar players…
Rumors and Videos: Maple Leafs and Sharks
James Mirtle: The Maple Leafs appear to be looking at 2015 draft prospect, defenseman Ivan Provorov. James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle looks at Maple Leafs - who could remain with the team and who might not return…
Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Flames, Cap, Sabres, Kings, Sens and Wild
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There currently is a truce between Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson, but can't see how this continues beyond this season. With a no-trade clause in hand, it's hard to see how Wilson can win this.…
Rumors and Notes: Sharks, Flames, Penguins and Wild
Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Joe Thornton has had separate conversations with GM Doug Wilson and owner Hasso Plattner after his "keep his mouth shut" and "stop lying" comments. "I talked with Hasso and Doug," Thornton…
Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Sabres, Preds, Blues, Devils and Flyers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There will be changes in San Jose if the Sharks miss the playoffs. Head coach Todd McLellan will certainly be let go, and many are wondering if GM Doug Wilson would be fired as…