Rumors II: Flyers, Blue Jackets, Oilers, Penguins and Maple Leafs
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that no trades are imminent. "Translation: I can't even get a fifth-round pick for some of our underachieving veterans." David Pagnotta: The Blue Jackets continue to talk trades. David Staples of the Edmonton Journal:…
Rumors I: Proposing Some Potential Trade Scenarios
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at some future signings and trades that make sense but likely won't happen. 1. Hurricanes signing Marc Staal in the summer - the Rangers would like sign Staal for $5.5 million. The…
Rumors: Coaches, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Preds, Sharks, Devils and Flames
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Sharks coach Todd McLellan gets fired, he won't be out of job for long. The Flyers and Maple Leafs could become possibilities if they decide to make changes as well. Possibly the Red…
Rumors III: Teams Inquiring on Stewart and Some Oilers
The Fourth Period: Sabres Chris Stewart is entering the final year of his deal in which he makes $4.2 million. The Blackhawks, Bruins, Jets, Stars and Flyers are among the teams that have inquired about Stewart. Nothing appears to be…
Rumors II: Jets, Hawks, Jackets, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, Flyers and Coyotes
Andy Strickland: The Jets and Blackhawks have some level of interest in Chris Stewart. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he's held "regular talks" with other GMs and is not close to a trade. Elliotte Friedman: Was…
Rumors I: Radio Talk: Flyers, Oilers, Blues, Jackets, Jets and Leafs
Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "That back end in Philly is just not good enough & Hextall needs to address that. He can try to be patient & draft a few more kids" ... "I don't know how patient Hextall can be…
Rumors IV: Bruins, Jackets, Sharks, Flames, Hawks, Sabres and Oilers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) If the Jets were to move Evander Kane to Boston, it would cost a good roster player, and prospects and/or picks. It's possible the Oilers could move Jordan Eberle if they get a top pairing…
Rumors III: Sharks, Stars, Oilers, Flyers, Kings, Habs, Sens and Pens
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: A couple of people said that they heard that Sharks GM Doug Wilson had reached out to Dan Bylsma. Wilson strongly denied: “Tell whoever you want to tell that’s not true,” he said. Friedman wonders if the…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Panthers, Avs, Kings, Blues and Oilers
Chip Alexander of the Charlotte Observer: Hurricanes coach Bill Peters. "We're not going to get bigger overnight but that's definitely an objective of ours, to get bigger." Hurricanes GM Ron Francis continues to look for ways to improve his team. "It's…
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…