Rumors I: Devils and the Maple Leafs
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello on trading their sixth overall pick at that this years draft. "You never say never to anything. But it's unlikely, unless there is something you can't refuse," Lamoriello said. "You never say…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…
Rumors and Videos: Bruins with a little Maple Leafs and Oilers
Your browser does not support iframes. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Mike Giardi thinks that if the Bruins traded Zdeno Chara, it would leave a big hole in their blueline. Joe Haggerty looks at the assets that trading Chara would bring…
Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes
Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…
Rumors I: Stars, Blashill, Williams, Hackett, O’Connor and Flyers
Mike Heida of the Dallas Morning News: Stars owner Tom Gaglardi on if they could improve their blueline through free agency. I think any team that relies on free agents to fix their problems, that’s a bad place to be.…
Rumors III: The Oilers Have Multiple Options and Potential Targets
Jim Matheson on the Edmonton Journal: The odds of the Oilers trading the first overall pick are "less than zero" according to GM Craig MacTavish. Will they now look to move one of their other centers or move one of…
Rumors II: McLellan’s Mutual Parting Will Have Many Interested
Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: After the news of the Sharks and Todd McLellan "mutual parting," the pressure now turns to GM Doug Wilson. "I see this being a playoff team," Wilson said Monday after Sharks' head…
Rumors I: Flyers To Look for Backup … Maple Leafs and Coyotes Draft Options
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers will have decisions to make regarding their backup goalie for next season. Steve Mason is their No. 1, but there may be some concerns regarding injuries. GM Ron Hextall wants to upgrade. “We’ll…
Rumors: Flyers Coaching and Draft Notes
Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall would like to have their head coach in place by the draft. Five candidates that could be available for the Flyers: Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan, Claude Julien, Dave Tippett and Dan…
Rumors and Video: The Oilers the Lottery
Craig Custance: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish said there is zero chance that he will entertain trade offers for the first overall pick. Darren Dregers TSN: Landing the first overall pick now gives the Oilers an opportunity to go after a…
Rumors: Bieksa, Mathias, Skinner, Tippett, Bruins and Flyers
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: A Bruins pro scout told Cam Neely that they need a puck moving defenseman and a power forward. Wonder if the Canucks will look at trading the 34-year old Kevin Bieksa this summer. He'll…
Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…