Rumors I: From the Airwaves …
Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on the Nick Leddy and Johnny Boychuk trades. “It’s interesting. I think with Leddy, I think that Chicago had a lot of suitors. San Jose. I think Calgary was looking at him.…
Rumors II: Boychuk, Johansen, Stars, Jets and Blues
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Johnny Boychuk isn't bitter about being traded to the Islanders, and wouldn't rule out a return to the Bruins. “I wouldn’t close that door. Who knows what’s going to happen in the future? Boston is such…
Rumors I: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Budaj and the Flames
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres have $37.7 million committed to 15 players for next season, so the Sabres have the flexibility to do a lot of things. Vogl wonders if Joe Thornton would waive his no-trade clause…
Rumors: Bruins, Blackhawks, Panthers and Blue Jackets
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli knows the trading of Johnny Boychuk doesn't make them a better team now. “I’m sure the guys are bummed, and they’re probably a little bit bummed at me for doing…
Rumors: Leddy, Methot, Carter, O’Brien, Nylander and Flames
Nick Kypreos: As many as seven teams could be interested in Blackhawks defenseman Nick Leddy. They Blackhawks are looking for a prospect in return. Jamal Mayers: The Blackhawks would prefer to move Johnny Oduya. Mark Lazerus: Understand the reasons of…
Rumors: Senators, Bruins, Ducks, Flyers and Blue Jackets
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: Most teams felt the Senators overpaid for Bobby Ryan. McKenzie: The Senators offered Marc Methot a four-year deal with a cap hit of $4.625 million. Methot is looking for at least five years around $5 million.…
Rumors II: Rangers, Canucks, Leafs, Oilers, Bruins, Flyers and Hawks
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: The Rangers are looking to move at least one of their 50 contracts that they have on their books.Friedman thinks the Canucks called the Devils, Jets and others about Jacob Markstrom to see if they could get a…
Rumors: Boedker, Babcock, Johansen, Dillon, Brodeur and Alfie
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker's two-year, $5.1 million contact will be up after this season. The Coyotes and Boedker's agent Jarrett Bousquet have held some talks, but if they can't agree on an extension before the…
Rumors II: Trade Deadline Candidates, Goloubef and Babcock
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Players who could be moved before the trade deadline: Joe Thornton (SJ), Chris Stewart (BUF), Antti Niemi (SJ), Paul Martin (PIT), Curtis Glencross (CAL), Nick Leddy (CHI), Bobby Ryan (OTT), Mike Green (WAS), Drew…
Rumors I: Staal, Johansen and Dillon
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There has been no progress in contract extension talks between the Rangers and defenseman Marc Staal. There have been no meaningful talks in weeks. The Rangers are thought to have offered the same deal…
Rumors II: Johansen, Dillon, Babcock, Ryan, Pastrnak, Leafs ….
Aaron Portzline: Contract talks between the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp resumed yesterday. The talks were just not limited to a two-year deal. John Shannon: Talks between the Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp were described as "civil." They…
Rumors: Bruins Trade Options, Wild and Panthers
Dan Rosen: Torey Krug and Reilly Smith's contract are so team friendly, that a trade to create some cap flexibility can wait. Chris Nichols of Nichols on Hockey: Aaron Ward on TSN 1040 radio on what is next for the…