NHL Rumors XIV: Franson For Gorges, Boyle, Green, Vrbata and Gionta
Pierre LeBrun: The Canadiens waited until this morning to get the final word that Josh Gorges wouldn't change his mind and accept deal to Toronto, they then worked out a deal with the Sabres. Steve Simmons: The Leafs were hoping…
NHL Rumors XII: Leafs, Flames, Orpik, Habs, Bolland, Vanek, Hemsky, Hiller and Gionta
Paul Hendrick: Three players in the mix for Maple Leafs at the moment, with two former Leafs potentially coming back. One current roster player could be on his way out. Will DePaoli: Flames could be offering Brooks Orpik over $5…
NHL Rumors X: Miller, Leafs, Grabovski, Oilers, Iginla, Hiller, Caps and Lightning
Thomas Drance: Bob McKenzie on Ryan Miller: "Yes, he'll be a Canuck today, there's no doubt it in my mind." Cam Tucker Pro Hockey Talk: Some notable RFAs that weren't given qualifying offers: Andrei Loktionov, Cory Conacher, Jamie McBain, Ryan White,…
NHL Rumors IX: Sabres, Oilers, Petry, Blues, Stars and Wild
Written by @Dale_Lamontagne John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres are about $20 million away from the salary cap floor on the day before NHL free agency, and GM Tim Murray remains unconcerned about his ability to reach it. Murray…
NHL Rumors VIII: Predators, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Niskanen, Bruins and Pouliot
Josh Cooper: Predators GM David Poile. "If we can (sign) a center, that would be a wish list," Predators general manager David Poile said. "There's not a bunch of guys (available) — and I'm not signing somebody for the sake…
NHL Rumors VII: Panthers, Blue Jackets, Islanders, Blackhawks, Wings and Blues
Written by @Dale_Lamontagne Harvey Fialkov of Sun Sentinel Sports: Jovanovski cleared waivers on Monday and the Florida Panthers used one of their two compliance buyouts on the final year of his contract. So the $4.125 million won't count against their…
NHL Rumors VI: Red Wings, Leafs, Canadiens, Isles, Canucks, Oilers and Pens
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings top priority today is to find a top-four defenseman to replace Kyle Quincey, preferably a right handed shot and one that can play on the PP. They are on Matt Niskanen's and Dan…
NHL Rumors V: Rangers, Ducks, Glass, Wings, Lightning, Ehrhoff and Niskanen
The Fourth Period: The Rangers don't plan on re-signing Anton Stralman, Brian Boyle and Dominic Moore. They are interested in Mark Fayne. The NY Post is reporting they are interested in Ryan Carter. They are believed to have kicked tires…
NHL Rumors IV: Caps, Vanek, Cammalleri, Iginla, Vrbata and Weaver
Andy Strickland: Some agents saying the free agent talking period is too long and that only two days are needed. Scott Cullen: "Impressed that teams aren't giving qualifying offers to every RFA. Better to make decisions & live with them…
NHL Rumors III: Avs, Blackhawks, Devils, Capitals, Flames, Leafs and Panthers
Andy Strickland: Paul Stastny and the Avalanche will talk this morning before the start of free agency. Andy Strickland: Will be interesting to see of the Blackhawks make a formal offer to Stastny. Stastny is one of Joel Quenneville's favorite…
NHL Rumors II: Iginla, Stastny, Robidas, Ehrhoff, Orpik, Gionta, Kulemin and Vanek
Richard Labbe: Contrary to reports, the Canadiens haven't asked about Jarome Iginla. Chris Johnston: Iginla will be testing free agency for the second straight year. Renaud Lavoie: The Avs and Paul Stastny couldn't get a deal done last night, he…
NHL Rumors I: Trade Notes Gorges, Petry and Caron
Louis Jean: Sources saying the Maple Leafs offered a forward to the Canadiens for Josh Gorges. They have been very aggressive. Elliotte Friedman: (just after midnight EST) Doesn't look like Josh Gorges will change his mind about accepting a trade…