NHL Rumors IV: Kypreos and MacLean on the Maple Leafs and Dion Phaneuf
@Hope_Smoke transcriptions Nick Kypreos: "A few denials today about Phaneuf & I wouldn't expect anything less." ... "I'm certainly not saying anything is imminent regarding Dion, but my understanding is Leafs have had discussions with other teams" ... "Are the Leafs really at a place where they're sitting…
NHL Rumors III: Dion Phaneuf – Oilers, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche, Flames and Blues
CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade…
NHL Rumors II: Jason Spezza – Blues, Ducks, Rangers and Panthers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It is thought that the Panthers and Rangers could be interested in Jason Spezza, to go along with the Blues and Ducks. "That number is only going to grow," a league executive told the…
NHL Rumors I: GM Vacancy in Washington and Vancovuer … Vanek Not Built for Habs?
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: There are still rumors that Wayne Gretzky could join the Capitals. Bruins assistant GM Jim Benning appears to the front-runner for the Canucks GM position. Captials GM candidates include Doug MacLean, Craig Button and Mike…
NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Sharks, Avalanche and Penguins
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Ulf Samuelsson is getting hype as the Hurricanes next head coach. The Sharks could look to trade Antti Niemi and his $4 million salary. Ryan Miller may not be much of an upgrade. Miller…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs Shopping Dion Phaneuf
Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Maple Leafs are shopping Dion Phaneuf to Western conference teams. Nick Kypreos: There is lots of interest in Phaneuf at the right price. Some teams think he's a $5 - $6 million player, so…
NHL Rumors I: Senators Shopping Jason Spezza
Nick Kypreos: Sources say in the Senators are shopping Jason Spezza to Western conference teams. Bruce Garrioch: Unlike Phaneuf, the return for Jason Spezza would be similar to a deadline rental: a NHL ready player, prospect and a first round…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs Edition
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks the Maple Leafs will qualify James Reimer and will sign him this offseason. The Leafs have already received some calls on him. The Leafs need to get a truce between Randy Carlyle…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…
NHL Rumors: Nash, Stepan, Maple Leafs, Canucks, Trotz and Blue Jackets
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash is hearing the boo birds. He's owed $7.8 million per season through 2017-18, so the Rangers may not be able to do much with him. Nash has a no-trade clause. He…
Maple Leafs Rumors and Notes: Coaching, Marlies, Older Free Agents and Trade Front
Kevin McGran: Leafs sign head coach Randy Carlyle to a two year contract extension. Kevin McGran: Dave Nonis: "We decided together (with Shanny) that Randy Carlyle was the right person to lead this team." John Shannon: Leafs assistants Greg Cronin, Scott…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Grabovski, Capitals, Whitney, Halak and Lombardi
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: New Flyers GM Ron Hextall may go looking for a left winger for Claude Giroux. Pending UFA left wingers could include: Matt Moulson, Benoit Pouliot and Mason Raymond. Jets Evander Kane could be a…
