NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators
On the Washington Capitals and Barry Trotz ... TSN Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: There have been no contract talks between head coach and Barry Trotz and the Capitals. "But at this point, it does feel like his future is…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Sens Scouting Notes … Senators and Ryan
Colorado Avalanche scout three straight Columbus Blue Jackets games ... Mark Schieg: Avalanche assistant GM Chris MacFarland has scouted three consecutive Blue Jackets games. For the first two games, the Avs play those teams later in the season. The…
NHL Rumors: The John Tavares Rumor Mill Creaks to Life
With the NHL trade-rumor market largely quiet until the offseason, media attention is turning toward this summer's unrestricted free-agent market. Much of the focus is on New York Islanders center John Tavares. As the most talented player available in this…
NHL Rumors: Sens Scouting Sharks … Bobby Ryan Thought The Senators Were Trading Him
On the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion was listed to attend Monday's Sharks-Red Wings game in San Jose. Kevin Kurz: Dorion was listed and did attend the game. On the Ottawa…
NHL Rumors: Wild and Belpedio … Flames Were In On Hoffman and Pacioretty
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of The Athletic: Wild prospect and Miami University senior defenseman Louis Belpedio could opt for becoming a free agent on August 15. Multiple sources are saying that, that likely won't be happening though…
NHL Rumors: Ducks and Terry … Two NCAA Free Agents … Detroit Red Wings
On the Anaheim Ducks and Troy Terry ... Eric Stephens: The Ducks could be looking to sign University of Denver's Troy Terry when his junior season is over. The Ducks nor Terry's adviser Kurt Overhardt would comment if the sides…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bruins, and Oilers
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: There is ongoing speculation regarding the Maple Leafs front office. Lou Lamoriello's three-year contract is up after the season. The Avalanche and Coyotes had interest in Maple Leafs…
NHL Rumors: Avs and Makar … Sens and Karlsson … Edmonton Oilers Options
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Jeff Cox: NHL sources are saying that the 2017 first-round pick Cale Makar is leaning to remaining at UMass for his sophomore season. Jesse Montano: (going off the above Makar report) "To everyone saying to…
NHL Rumors: Six Coaches Who Could Be On The Hot Seat … Some Arizona Coyotes Offseason Decisions
On the hot seat ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: A coach hasn't been fired this season yet. Here are six coaches who could be on the hot seat: Alain Vigneault (Rangers), Jeff Blashill (Red Wings), Todd McLellan (Oilers), Joel…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Hurricanes and Rangers
On the New York Islanders ... Neil Best of Newsday: Pending free agent John Tavares said things are that fun for the Islanders right now. “I’m sure when people look at the way our team’s going, they want to speculate,”…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Hurricanes, Kings and Oilers
On the Nashville Predators ... Thomas Willis: Predators GM David Poile was on 'The Midday 180' and said that they looked at making "bigger trades for higher-end players" before the deadline but they didn't want to be redundant. They like the…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Islanders, Oilers, Capitals and Canucks
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: It's still a "big if" if John Tavares could test the free agent market on July 1st, but if he does, believe that the Hurricanes would take a run at him. On the…