Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks, Stars, Flames, Canes, Pens and Leafs
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is looking for a defenseman who can control play in the defensive zone, has an expiring contract and won't cost much. Francis Bouillon turned down a contract from the…
Rumors: Brayden Schenn, Staal, Bruins, Petry, Brodie and Jets
The Fourth Period: The Flyers are looking to improve their roster and have made available Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn and Nicklas Grossman. Sources saying the Flyers may also be making Brayden Schenn available. Flyers GM Ron Hextal is thought to…
Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…
Rumors III: Hurricanes, Bruins and Senators
Craig Custance of ESPN: Eric Staal trade talk is premature, but it won't slow down. He's owed $8.25 million for one more season, and if the Hurricanes want to maximize his value, this might be the time to start considering…
Rumors II: Coyotes, Avs, Sharks, Oilers and Hurricanes
Steve Zipay: Bet the Coyotes will shop Antoine Vermette before the trade deadline. Mike Chambers: Avs coach Patrick Roy on signing a veteran goalie like Martin Brodeur: "Not right now. Is it something that could change? Everything is possible but…
Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting
Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…
Rumors II: Radio Talk – Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres and Panthers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on the Oilers: "Maybe it's not the coach & it's the players. If it's the players then that falls on the GM." ... "I think they would probably go the trade route first " ... "I think is…
Rumors I: Oilers, Garrison and Reimer
Dennis Bernstein of The Fourth Period: There are rumors that the Oilers are talking about a significant trade. There were more than 22 team representatives watching their game on Wednesday against the Coyotes, including a couple teams with more than…
Rumors III: Marc and Eric Staal, Alfie, Babcock, Horton and Myers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "My understanding with M.Staal is that he's negotiating a deal with NYR but it's gone quiet of late." ... "He's looking for a deal north of what Girardi got. I think NYR are thinking they want to pay…
Rumors II: Radio Talk Involving Eric Staal
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN Radio: "They'd be keenly interested because they have been in the past." ... "Conversations took place in the summer certainly before Francis took over for Rutherford." ... "'Toronto has coveted a top line C and many believe…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Oilers, Sabres and Penguins
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings need to upgrade their blueline this season. They were not able to add a right-handed puck moving defenseman through free agency or trade this offseason. Sabres Tyler Myers is at the top of…
Rumors III: Oilers, Panthers, Wings, Canes, Flyers, Flames and Bruins
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts:It was rumored that the Panthers would prefer to move to the American Airlines Arena (where the Miami Heat play) but that idea was shot down. The Oilers are saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…