Morning Rumors: Vanek, Callahan, Girardi, Stuart, Scouting the Oilers-Sabres, Hawks-Kings … And A Dreger Video
Chris Nichols: Thomas Vanek's agent: "I understand we're getting close to the time where Garth may feel he needs to act." Dennis Bernstein: Vanek would be a costly rental and his salary cap number doesn't really work for the Kings. Jason…
Vanek Turns Down Substantial Offer From Islanders, Likely To Be Dealt
Arthur Staple: Sources are saying that Thomas Vanek turned down a substantial contract offer from the Islanders. They will likely move him by trade deadline. Mike Harrington: "So pretty much the whole world knows Vanek is going to MIN on…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Kulikov, Lightning, Senators, Islanders and Kings
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Sabres are apparently are willing meet Ryan Callahan's seven-year, at least his $42 million asking price, though they are not involved an current trade talks with the Rangers. There is no reason for…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Wild, Caps, Oilers, Pens, Rangers, Vanek, MacDonald, Habs, Sharks and Callahan
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ryan Miller situation likely won't be resolved until after the Olympic break, the asking price will be high, but there might be more teams involved. The Wild and Capitals are believed to be…
Morning Rumors II: Shopping Lists, Kings, Canucks, Maple Leafs and Moulson
John Shannon: The Olympic trade freeze is on Friday February the 7th at 3:00 PM ET. Corey Masisak of NHL.com: Top teams shopping list: St. Louis Blues Projected cap space: $1,545,246 - goaltending. Little cap room, would have to move a…
Morning Rumors I: The Ryan Callahan Edition
Darren Dreger: Western Conference teams are suggesting the Rangers are gathering info Blues Chris Stewart. Ryan Callahan for Stewart would be a sweet deal for the Blues. Steve Zipay: Thinks the Rangers would ask for more. Darren Dreger: Agrees, but notes that…
Morning Rumors III: Parenteau, Subban, Gagner, Yakupov, Stewart, Kings, Senators, Buyers and Sellers
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: Avalanche's P.A. Parenteau was a healthy scratch for the second straight game. He has two more years left at $4 million per. Rumors that the Canadiens may be willing to trade P.K. Subban for…
Morning Rumors II: Goaltender Edition: Hurricanes and Leafs
The Fourth Period: Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford on Hockey Central on his goaltenders Cam Ward, Anton Khudobin and Justin Peters. "There's enough interest in any one of the three," Rutherford confirmed. "I think the real question is, do we carry…
Morning Rumors I: Scouting Last Night’s Games
Scott Cruickshank: Scouting the Flames - Sharks: Hurricanes, Flyers, Oilers, Lightning, Rangers and Maple Leafs. David Pagnotta: 17 scouts from 12 teams scouting the Panthers - Maple Leafs: Jets (2), Oilers (2), Coyotes (2), Flames (2), Predators (2), Kings, Stars,…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Flames David Jones
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Calgary Flames should trade David Jones. Jones could bring a team some good secondary scoring, as he's scored 20 goals twice before the lockout, but the 29-year old only scored three goals last season,…
Morning Rumors II: Brodeur, Vanek, Cammalleri, Red Wings, Senators, Leafs and Malone
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Though he's "not at all" looking to be traded, Devils Martin Brodeur is open to the idea of waiving his no-trade clause. “I’m open to anything,” Brodeur told me. “I just want to play. So,…
Morning Rumors I: Rangers Edition – Girardi, Callahan and McGinn
Katie Strang of ESPN: Rumors floating around that the Rangers could trade Ryan Callahan, and it's thought that they may not restrict themselves to only dealing with the Western Conference. Callahan is in the final year with a $4.25 million…