NHL Rumors: Draft Trade Talk Notes From The Quiet First-Round
Draft trade talk notes from round one ... Elliotte Friedman: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion on trade talk on Friday, day one of the draft: “the quietest day of the week." Frank Seravalli: Dorion on the Friday trade talk: “I made a…
NHL Rumors: John Tavares To Meet With Five Teams … Lots Of Trade Talk Involving Jeff Skinner
On John Tavares ... Pierre LeBrun: John Tavares' agent Pat Brisson confirms that they will meet with five teams during the free agent window. Pierre LeBrun: "and I know this is obvious thing to say, but just like Steven Stamkos…
NHL Rumors: Max Pacioretty – Agents, Sharks and Kings
On Max Pacioretty ... Louis Jean: Despite the reports, the Canadiens were never close to trading Max Pacioretty. Bob McKenzie: (mid-afternoon) Nothing going on with Pacioretty and the plan is to keep him at this point. That can obviously change.…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Montreal Canadiens, and New York Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Mike McIntyre: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff when asked if he needs to move out some salary with their nine pending restricted free agents and the desire to possibly re-sign Paul Stastny. "The Reality is, now…
NHL Rumors: Capitals Chose Lesser Offer On Grubauer … Capitals and Carlson Close
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals ... Dan Rosen: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan indicated that the Hurricanes offered the No. 42 pick for Philipp Grubauer and presumably Brooks Orpik. The Capitals took the No. 47 pick from the Avalanche…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blues, Canucks, and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Mike Kelly: Contract talks between the Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm have hit a wall. The Chicago Blackhawks are in the trade mix. On Luke Schenn ... Andy Strickland: Defenseman Luke Schenn is looking towards free…
NHL Rumors: Flames and Hamilton … Red Wings and Goalies … Islanders and Tavares
On the Calgary Flames ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre McGuire on Dougie Hamilton rumors: "I don't think it's a personality thing. I think people just don't think he produces to the level he's expected to. But Calgary doesn't have…
NHL Free Agent Rumors: Ducks, Bruins, Avalanche and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Ducks GM Bob Murray said they have started contract talks with goaltender John Gibson and forwards Adam Henrique and Jakob Silfverberg. They are set to become free agents after next season. Murray has exchanged…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Kings, Canadiens, Penguins, Lightning and Capitals
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: The Blackhawks are looking for a goalie as they need a better backup plan. Philipp Grubauer had been an option. Carter Hutton could be an attractive free agent. On the Florida Panthers ...…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Coyotes, Oilers, Sabres, and Sharks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Pierre LeBrun: Keep hearing the Canadiens are debating on moving down from No. 3. Would the Coyotes at No. 5 be a fit? Are they looking to go down further? Craig Morgan: Don't believe the…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Kovalchuk and Senators
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the meeting between the Carolina Hurricanes and Elias Lindholm's reps didn't go well today. The sides are still far apart on a deal, and a trade is a possibility. Amir Basu:…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders, Kings, Sabres, Hurricanes and Jets
On the Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Los Angeles Kings, Buffalo Sabres, and Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Elliotte Friedman on 630 CHED when asked if the Montreal Canadiens would offer the Max Pacioretty to the New York…