Rumors I: Leafs, Canadiens, Vermette and Panthers
RDS: (through google translate) The Maple Leafs are interested in Canadiens Michael Bournival and Christian Thomas. Brian Wilde: It would take three or four pieces for the Canadiens to get Phil Kessel. If the Leafs want Bournival and Thomas, the…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…
Rumors VI: Kings, Leafs, Flyers and Sharks
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The next few weeks will determine if the Kings will be buyers or sellers. Needs/Available: They could use a top-four defenseman, though a source suggested yesterday that it's unlikely to happen. The Kings have to plan…
Rumors V: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Red Wing and Canucks
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Can look the Jets-Sabres trade and basically say that the Jets got Evander Kane for Drew Stafford (rental), Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a first round pick - two good prospects and a bottom-third first rounder.…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Canadiens, Pens, Jets, Bruins, Capitals and Flyers
TSN Insider Trading: Dreger: it's unlikely the Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf are moved before the trade deadline. Phaneuf could be a week away from returning to the lineup. McKenzie: the Canadiens are looking to make a hockey deal. Lars…
Rumors III: Oilers, Kings, Hawks, Coyotes, Flames, Canucks and More
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers should go after Kings goalie Martin Jones. They have the Penguins 1st round pick from the David Perron trade, and if it takes a prospect as well, so be it. The Blackhawks are…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…
Rumors VII: Penguins, Jets, Wild, Canadiens and Olympics
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins are looking add forward and defenseman, or at least one of them. They are keeping an eye on Maple Leafs Daniel Winnik and Mike Santorelli, but they aren't alone. It is believed that the…
Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…
Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets
Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…
Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…