Updated: Rumors I: Oilers and Blue Jackets Talking Trade
9:50 AM: Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers assistant GM Scott Howson watched the Blue Jackets - Jets game on Tuesday. Perron has a $3.812 million salary cap hit. Anisimov has a $3.283 million cap hit. There had been…
Rumors: Oilers, Blues and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If the Oilers are looking at the Blues Patrik Berglund (can play center, but currently playing), the Blues could be asking about Jordan Eberle. Not saying a one-for-one deal, but Eberle would fill the…
Rumors II: Coyotes, Kings, Maple Leafs, Canucks and Bylsma
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Uncertainty over next years salary cap and the term left on some contracts are leading some teams to be more cautious with regards to the trade market. "There's a lot of teams that would…
Rumors I: Who the Oilers Could Target … Kings and Leafs
TSN: Darren Dreger reporting that the Oilers are interested in trading David Perron and they could be looking to get a top line center for him. Perron has two-years left on his deal. Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Unless…
Rumors: Flyers, Goalies, Oilers, Sharks, Hurricanes and Canucks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Flyers are ready to make some moves, but GM Ron Hextall needs to find a trade partner. He was one of the more aggressive GMs looking to make moves at the GM meetings…
Rumors II: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Stars and Pending UFA Centers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sharks inconsistent play could put veterans Tyler Kennedy, Andrew Desjardins, Adam Burish, Scott Hannan and even goalie Antti Niemi on the trade market. They have some young players who are ready for bigger role within…
Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Alfredsson and Kings
DJ Bean of WEEI: The Bruins and Dougie Hamilton's (RFA) agent, J.P. Barry, have yet to start formal contract extension discussions. The same can be said for Carl Soderberg and Daniel Paille (UFAs). Barry and GM Peter Chiarelli have spoken,…
Notes and Rumors: Alfredsson, Oilers, Pens, Canucks and Coyotes
Darren Dreger: Sources saying that Daniel Alfredsson won't be playing this season due to his lingering back issue. The Wings haven't heard directly from Alfredsson, but they are aware that he won't be playing. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman wonders…
Rumors: Sharks, Pens, Brodeur, Semin, Jets and Scouting Leafs-Lightning
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: the Sharks could look to move Tyler Kennedy, Adam Burish and maybe Antti Niemi if they continue to be an inconsistent team. Coach Todd McLellan could be on the hot seat. McKenzie notes that if McLellan…
Rumors II: Penguins Edition – Options to Fill Dupuis Void
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: With Pascal Dupuis out of the Penguins lineup for six months, history suggests that GM Jim Rutherford will be aggressively exploring his trade options. Rutherford did say that he doesn't feel "any urgency" to…
Rumors: Maple Leafs Edition … What to do?
Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs need to decide on their core players and what to do with them: Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk, Joffrey Lupul, Tyler Bozak and David Clarkson (due to his contract). They…
Rumors: Stars, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Kings, and Coyotes
Bob McKenzie: The Stars and Jason Spezza are close on a multi-year contract extension. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on contract extension talks with Jason Spezza. “We are having discussions, but I won’t go…