Draft and Trade Rumors: Avalanche, Maple Leafs, Panthers, Senators, Penguins and Ducks
Adrian Dater: Lots of talk that the Avalanche are trying to create a smokescreen by saying they are taking a forward at No. 1. General managers aren't buying it. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Joe Sakic didn't back down from saying…
No compliance buyouts for the Penguins, Blue Jackets, Devils and Kings
Rob Rossi: The Penguins have no plans on trading James Neal or using a compliance buyout on anyone. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirms that they won't use any of their compliance buyouts. Rich Chere: Devils defenseman Lou…
Morning Hits: Coyotes update, Schedule release mid July, Ruff named Stars head coach
Nick Kypreos: "Hearing Glendale council will not approve 15M cash demand by RSE group 2 manage #Coyotes arena. RSE asked for 15M to help secure #125M loan." ... "Council believes debt created by team is so gr8 that team is all but guaranteed to fail…
Sabres Hits: No buyouts, No luck moving up, May move No. 16, No Miller or Vanek talks
John Vogl: Sabres GM Darcy Regier said they have no plans for using their compliance buyouts at this time. John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres wanted to move up it the draft, but that may not happen. "To…
Could the Oilers and Maple Leafs be discussing the 7th overall pick in the draft?
David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Staples notes Nick Kypreos's tweet that had Oilers GM Craig MacTavish and Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis talking for a good 10 minutes after the GM meeting, then added "Could Tor move up in…
Dave Nonis talks about the Maple Leafs and some of their options
Chris Johnston: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis admits that he hasn't gotten very far with contract talks with Tyler Bozak and Clarke MacArthur as he doesn't want to tie up too much money. “We have to be mindful of how much…
Cammalleri and some other Flames may be available … Teams looking for top-six forwards
The Fourth Period: A source close to the Flames said they are taking calls on Mike Cammalleri. He has one year left at $7 million, with a cap hit of $6 million. GM Feaster is also on the lookout for…
Letang’s Agent and Shero meet … Will the Penguins be able to keep him?
Rob Rossi: Penguins GM Ray Shero met with Kris Letang's agent yesterday morning. No numbers were changed. Will meet again. David Pollak: Pollak thinks that if the Penguins put Letang on the market, the Sharks could call to see what…
Sabres Pegula on Miller, Vanek and free agents … Senators looking for top-6 and to move up in the draft
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres owner Tom Pegula on Ryan Miller and Thomas Vanek who have let it be known they would accept a trade out of Buffalo: “I can tell the fans I’m concerned, too,” said Pegula, who…
Avalanche to pass on Jones … Little chance of Letang in Colorado … Wild trade and buyout rumors
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post:The Avalanche will pass on Seth Jones and draft one of the top three forwards: Nathan MacKinnon, Jonathan Drouin or Aleksander Barkov. "If we do pick first, we're leaning more toward one of those three…
Free Agents and Buyouts: Dupuis, Briere, Lecavalier, Malone and Alfredsson
Rob Rossi: Contract discussions have started with the Penguins and Pascal Dupuis' representatives. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Preliminary talks with Dupuis are underway and he's looking for a four year deal. Market value for him could be in…
Flyers won’t buyout Bryzgalov, not so fast and where Bernier may fit
John Shannon: Shannon had an email conversation with Ilya Bryzgalov's agent, Ritch Winter, who confirmed that the Flyers have told him that they won't be buying out Bryzgalov. Tim Panaccio: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren to CSN: "I didn't assure Ritch Winter…