NHL Rumors I: Booth, Del Zotto and the Oilers
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: The agent for David Booth, Mike Luit, has reached out to the Penguins in recent weeks. Penguins assistant coach Jacques Martin coached Booth for two years in Florida. Director of Amateur Scouting Randy Sexton…
NHL Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, Oilers and Predators
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Speculation out of Detroit that they are looking at Capitals right-handed Dman Mike Green. The Capitals could use a second line center, and head coach Barry Trotz has spoken highly of Gustav Nyquist. The Caps would…
NHL Rumors I: Ennis-Sabres All But Official … Colburne Expects To Avoid Arbitration
Kevin Weekes: Tyler Ennis is believed to have agreed to five-year deal with the Sabres in the $23 million range, a $4.6 million salary cap. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Multiple sources saying the Sabres have signed Ennis, but…
NHL Rumors II: Avs, Canucks, Devils, KHL and Kings
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: (mailbag) With eight defenseman signed to contracts, and seven on one-way deals, the Avs could look to move one, though Patrick Roy likes to have a surplus on the blueline. They could use Stefan…
NHL Rumors I: Predators, Oilers, Rangers and Bruins
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Mike Ribeiro on some problems he dealt with last year that led to his buyout. "My wife and I still go to therapy, and couples therapy. What couples do to get healthy, I'm doing it,"…
Quick Hits: Islanders, Rangers, Jackets, Wild and Coyotes
Arthur Staple: The Islanders have signed Calvin de Haan to a three-year, $5.9 million contract. They also signed Casey Cizikas to a two-year, $2 million contract. NY Rangers: The Rangers have signed forward Matthew Lombardi. Shawn Mitchell: The Blue Jackets…
NHL Rumors II: Preds in on Roy and No Surgery for Crosby
Josh Rimer: Rimer has been told that the Predators are also expected to announce the signing of Derek Roy soon. Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Derek Roy continues to be an option for the Predators. He would likely get less…
NHL Rumors: Ribeiro, Bruins and Oilers
TVA Sports: (google translate) Renaud Lavoie is reporting that Mike Ribeiro should make a decision on his future this week. He could have interest from a team in the West and a team in the East. Retirement is unlikely for…
NHL Rumors I: Brodeur, Oilers and the Slow Period
Tom Gullitti of the Bergon Record: Martin Broduer had some discussions with several teams at start of free agency which didn't work out. He is willing to wait until after the start of the season, if necessary. “On or around…
NHL Rumors II: Nash, Gardiner, Stamkos and Stastny
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks says the Rangers won't be looking to trade Rick Nash this offseason. But I’m here to tell you that a trade is not happening. Nash has a no-move clause in his contract in…
NHL Rumors I: Letang, E. Kane, Lightning, Gunnarson and Prosser
Elizabeth Rancourt of TVA Sports: (s/t - L.A. Lariviere and Google translate) Kris Letang was asked by Penguins GM Jim Rutherford last month to submit a list of 15 teams that he'd accept a trade too. Letang said that the Canadiens were…
NHL Rumors: E. Kane, Ott, Ehrhoff, Lecavalier, Franson, Bellemore and LaRose
Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said that Evander Kane could be with the team for the forseeable future, and he wasn't going to touch trade rumors. "It’s very difficult right now in hockey," began…