NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs Edition: Shanahan, Hextall, Keepers and Who Is Expendable
Nick Kypreos: Source confirms that Maple Leafs CEO Tim Leiweke is interested in bringing in Brendan Shanahan. Bob McKenzie: Confirms that the Leiweke has contacted Shanahan for a top hockey ops position. Adam Proteau: Shanahan may not of the experience…
NHL Rumors I: Canucks Offseason Priorities and Trevor Linden Press Conference
Craig Custance of ESPN: Canucks offseason priorities: 1. Build a qualified front office 2. Let the new management team make a call on John Tortorella 3. Get younger up front. The Canucks re-stock by trading Ryan Kesler, Alexander Edler, Kevin…
NHL Rumors III: Jones, Michalek, Gaborik, Leino and McKenzie on NHL Live
Robert Tychkowski of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Ryan Jones when asked where he'll be playing next season: “Not here.” “When you look at the team and you look at me, it’s that time for both,” said the 29-year-old. “They haven’t said…
NHL Rumors II: Vancouver Canucks Edition
Farhan Lalji: Told that Trevor Linden will be officially named the Canucks President today. Farhan Lalji: Told that there was a buyout provision in Mike Gillis' contract that states that the Canucks would only have to pay half of the…
NHL Rumors I: Kypreos, MacLean, Ferraro and Dreger Talk Maple Leafs
Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "If I look at the Leafs I say Kessel, Bozak, JVR, Phaneuf, Bernier and Rielly are safe and everyone else can be moved" ... "When you're locked into some of these long-term deals it makes it very difficult to improve.…
NHL Rumors III: Jets Evander Kane Edition
Ken Wiebe: Evander Kane when asked if he wants to be traded: "I'm here to answer hockey questions, in terms of the game tonight." Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Wpg still needs some pieces. Need a C, W and a top D.…
NHL Rumors II: Jets, Predators, Canucks, Panthers, Hurricanes, Oilers and Maple Leafs
Elliotte Friedman: Evander Kane's recent benching doesn't mean he'll be traded by the Jets. There would be plenty of teams interested if they decide to trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff may quietly test the trade market for Kane. The…
Morning Rumors I: Canucks, Bruins, Maple Leafs, Penguins and Coaching Hotseat
Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that changes with the Canucks could happen as soon as today or tomorrow. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins will have a bonus overage penalty next season and have some RFA and UFA that will…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Islanders, Blues, Jets, Maple Leafs, Gilmour and the Bruins
Randy Miller of NJ.com: It's very likely the Devils will make a strong attempt to sign Cory Schneider to a long-term contract. His deal expires after next season. If they are not able to sign him to an extension, they…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Isles, Caps, Canes, Canadiens, Panthers, Leafs, Predators and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Canucks ownership will need to decide if one or both of John Tortorella and Mike Gillis will be back. Expect Flames coach Bob Hartley to return next season. Top candidates to for the Flames…
NHL Rumors: Sedin’s, Reimer, Pavelec, Brassard, Grabovski, Bolland and Islanders Sale
Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: Proteau thinks the Canucks should look to trade Daniel and Henrik Sedin, as well as Ryan Kesler for the best deals they can get. The Sedin's will be 34 at the start of next…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Capitals and Lightning
Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: Senators Clarke MacArthur still has a year left on his contract (2-years, $6.5 million), but is open to discussing a contract extension this summer. "If something works out for both sides, then yeah, that…