NHL Rumors: Brodziak, Beagle, Roussel, O’Reilly, Stastny, and the Penguins
On Kyle Brodziak ... Jim Thomas: Despite the reports of the Edmonton Oilers interest, hearing that the Blues are still in the mix for Kyle Brodziak. On Jay Beagle ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Canucks are still in on Jay Beagle,…
NHL Trade: Winnipeg Jets Clear Cap Space By Sending Steve Mason To Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens have acquired forward Joel Armia, goaltender Steve Mason, a 2019 seventh-round pick and a 2020 fourth-round pick from the Winnipeg Jets for defenseman Simon Bourque. The 25-year old Armia was drafted 16th overall in the 1st round…
NHL Rumors: James van Riemsdyk, Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning
On James van Riemsdyk ... Frank Seravalli: James van Riemsdyk is waiting for the John Tavares ball to drop as several teams who are interested in him are also in the Tavares running. The Toronto Maple Leafs are not one…
NHL News: Hurricanes, Doughty, Islanders, Penguins, Blues, and Capitals
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chip Alexander: The Hurricanes have signed forward Valentin Zykov to a two-year contract that will pay him $650,000 next season and $700,000 the following year. On the Los Angeles Kings and Drew Doughty ... Frank…
NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson and the Ottawa Senators
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... David Pagnotta: (last night after Doughty signing news) "Some trade activity picking up recently out of Ottawa, it appears. Chatter on Karlsson/Ryan package deal getting a bit stronger. Should be an interesting…
NHL Rumors: Pacioretty, Rieder, Flyers, Bruins, and Lightning
On Max Pacioretty ... WGR 550: Louis Jean was on WGR 550 and said that Max Pacioretty ideally wants a seven- or eight-year contract extension. WGR 550: Louis Jean - Pacioretty is a 30-goal scorer and he wants to get…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, Nash, Calvert, Roussel, de Haan, Beagle, Perron, Hickey, Neal, and Reaves
On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on John Tavares: "I got nothin'." Arthur Staple: Sounding like the Tavares situation will extend into tomorrow. On Rick Nash ... John Shannon: "Further on Rick Nash’s decision to…
NHL Rumors: Doughty, Orpik, Khudobin, Sbisa, Rieder, Coyotes, and Red Wings
On Drew Doughty ... David Pagnotta: The Los Angeles Kings and defenseman Drew Doughty are in the process of a finalizing an eight-year contract extension. Doughty's extension will likely make him the highest paid player on the Kings, and will…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Brodziak, Beagle, Canucks, and Maple Leafs
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: No update from the Stars regarding John Tavares. GM Jim Nill won't be available to the media till Sunday. From what has heard, the Stars felt their meeting went well, but sounds like…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Orpik, Moore, Bernier, Grabner, Hickey, and the Islanders
On Artemi Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... L.A. Lariviere: Artemi Panarin's agent said that it's unlikely that he gets traded this offseason. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen does want to know where he stands. L.A. Lariviere of TVA Sports:…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Montreal Canadiens, and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Frank Seravalli: In the past few days the Blackhawks have been looking to Marian Hossa's contract again. He's already been granted LTIR exemption by the league for his medical condition. He has three years left…