NHL Rumors III: Sharks, Dmen That Could Be Available and Kulikov
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Despite saying that the Sharks on in a "rebuild phase," GM Doug Wilson still wants to win. "I never lowered the expectations of making the playoffs, because we're still a very good…
NHL Rumors II: The Avalanche and O’Reilly At Standstill Again
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Source saying contract talks between the Avalanche and Ryan O'Reilly are at a standstill and they could be heading towards an arbitration hearing on July 23rd. They could agree to deal beforehand, but it…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Wings, Canucks, Panthers, Avs, Leafs and Isles
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are not looking at the free agent market and are focusing on their own. They could stand pat, but if they want to add a right winger, it's likely to come through a trade…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Panthers, Devils, Wings, Leafs and Penguins
Jason Greger: Shannon said that he's hearing that the Blackhawks are looking to trade Johnny Oduya to get under the salary cap. He has one year left on his deal. Gregor thinks the Oilers should be calling. Harvey Fialkov: Panthers…
NHL Rumors I: Stamkos, Subban, Demers, Schwartz, Eriksson and Johnson
Erik Erlendsson: Price range for Lightning's Steven Stamkos' next contract is now set after Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane signed their eight year, $84 million contracts. HabsLinks: Bob McKenzie said on TSN 690 radio that P.K. Subban's salary cap hit…
NHL Rumors III: Trade Candidates, Wings, Green, Brodeur, Hayes and Pokka
Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top centers that are rumored to be on the trade block: 1. Vincent Lecavalier 2. Ryan Johansen - there is the unlikely scenario that due to the stalled contract talks that teams may call to see…
NHL Rumors II: Kane, Bruins, Shinkaruk and Frattin-D’Amigo Trade Conditions
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Jets Evander Kane on Vancouver's Team 1040 radio yesterday. Matt Sekeres: Evander, do you want to play for the Winnipeg Jets anymore? Kane: Well, I think I’m a Winnipeg Jet right now and there’s…
NHL Rumors I: Blackhawks, Subban, Erixon, Kings and Boyle
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Contract talks between the Blackhawks, Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane continue. "The talks are and have been going for a little while, and, yes, the Hawks are making it a priority," Brisson wrote in an…
NHL Rumors II: Dmen Options for Red Wings, McCann and the Islanders
Ansar Khan of MLive: After the Capitals signed Matt Niskanen and Brooks Orpik at the start of free agency, it appears that Mike Green's days in Washington could be numbered. The Red Wings are looking for a right-handed, power play…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Blackhawks, Devils, Oilers and Leafs
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Lee Stempniak and Peter Mueller could be free agent options for the Bruins. They likely won't be considering Dany Heatley. "I think a guy that's interesting is Lee Stempniak," said Haggerty. "Probably one of the favorites…
NHL News and Rumors: Predators Sign Volchenkov, Lose Fisher
Nashville Predators: The Predators sign defenseman Anton Volchenkov to a one-year, $1 million contract. “Anton provides a strong veteran presence that will complement our young, talented defensive corps nicely,” Poile said. “He is a physical, left-handed shooting defenseman who can…
NHL Rumors II: Interesting Free Agents, Gardiner, Subban and the Senators
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at 10 interesting free agents that are still available: 1. Steve Ott 2. Dany Heatley 3. Martin Brodeur 4. Dustin Penner 5. Daniel Winnik 6. Brenden Morrow 7. Lee Stempniak 8. Derek…