Morning Rumors: Isles, Kings, Canucks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Sabres, Flames and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun: The Islanders have taken a number of calls on Thomas Vanek and he could be dealt by tomorrow, but it's far from certain. Vanek's agent confirmed with ESPN that he'll likely be testing out the free agent market.…
VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Stars Erik Cole
Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Dallas Stars should trade Erik Cole. If the Stars determine they are out of it, they could look to move him. Brian Lawton thinks possible destinations include: Sabres and Avalanche. Marty McSorley thinks possible…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Blues, Isles, Kings, Pens, Canucks, Preds, Leafs, Devils, Wild and Oilers
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres and Ryan Miller haven't had any contract talks. "I still don't know what to say. There's been a change here even since there was a change here before," he said, referring to the…
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,…