NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Scoring Depth, Mental Deficiency, and Gulutzan
On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Flames GM Brad Treliving said they lacked scoring depth and relied too much on their young players. “I think there’s a little bit of skill deficiency and a little bit of a…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Attitude, Bergevin and Pacioretty
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin believes their attitude needs to change. “It was a disappointing season from start to finish and that was unacceptable,” Bergevin said. “The overall attitude of our…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Senators and Coyotes
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon: By sending Matt Moulson down during the season, it's pretty telling what they think of his play. Would think that he could be a candidate to be bought out. On the Calgary Flames…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Heiskanen, Nichushkin, Seguin, Spezza, and UFAs
On the Dallas Stars ... Mark Stepneski: Stars GM Jim Nill said that they plan to bring 2017 first-round draft pick Miro Heiskanen to North America next season. Nill said that they think Valeri Nichushkin wants to return to the…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and the Rangers … Jaromir Jagr Not Giving Up
On the New York Rangers and Ilya Kovalchuk ... Larry Brooks: Ilya Kovalchuk doesn't become a free agent until August 15th. Igor Eronko: Source saying that Ilya Kovalchuk will be signing a two to three year deal with the New…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Questions facing Senators this offseason. What is the future of Erik Karlsson? - Sources are saying the Senators will make a fair-market contract extension offer to Erik Karlsson. He'll…
NHL Rumors: Knights, Perron and Neal … Islanders and Tavares
On the Vegas Golden Knights, David Perron and James Neal ... Sportsnet Headlines: David Perron and James Neal have been a big part of the Golden Knights season and both are pending UFAs. There is not enough money in Vegas…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Rangers, Senators, and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Sportsnet's Headlines: Chris Johnston: The Red Wings have re-signed GM Ken Holland to a two-year contract extension. Nick Kypreos: The Red Wings will address head coach Jeff Blashill's status by Tuesday. Things are pointing…
NHL Rumors: Carlson, Voynov, Canucks and Stars
On John Carlson ... Ray Ferraro: (answering question) John Carlson won't be signing five years, it would be seven years around $7 million a season. "Can't believe for a second he would sign in Canada." On Slava Voynov ... John Hoven:…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks and Duclair … Kings and Doughty
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks acquired Anthony Duclair from the Coyotes for Richard Panik back on January 10th. Duclair is a pending RFA and has been out since March with an injury.…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Kovalchuk, Knights, Senators, Sabres and Maple Leafs
On the Edmonton Oilers, Ilya Kovalchuk, Vegas Golden Knights, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heading into Wednesday night, the Edmonton Oilers were 27th in defensemen scoring with 127 points. This will be a priority for…
NHL Rumors: Vancouver Canucks – Hutton, Salary Cap Space and Free Agents
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Looking like defenseman Ben Hutton's time with the Canucks could be up. It would be a surprise if the Canucks didn't explore the idea of trading him at the draft in June. Rick…