NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Some Potential Changes To Watch For This Offseason
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Some changes to watch for this offseason. Head coach Todd McLellan is likely coming back but there will be some new assistant coaches. The Oilers will continue to look…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and the Chicago Blackhawks
On the New York Islanders ... Andy Graziano of WFan Sports: John Tavares last week said he will take his time with his decision. "I'm hoping I'm coming back. I love it here," Tavares said to the assembled media before adding,…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the Florida Panthers
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of The Athletic: (mailbag) Believe that Todd Nelson could be a good option for the Stars coaching position. Other options could be Sheldon Keefe, Jim Montgomery, and Jay Leach. Alain Vigneault may not be…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres
On the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres ... Chris Nichols of FanRag Sports: Ray Ferraro was on TSN 690 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and their need for a centerman. One player Ferraro thinks the who could be…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – No Agreement In Place With The Rangers, But He Could End Up There
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... TSN: Ilya Kovalchuk said to Sports.ru that he doesn't have an agreement in place with an NHL team and he hasn't even spoken with any team. "I got a lot of friends called. Ask, congratulate," Kovalchuk said…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM. “I am here today to tell…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators – The Draft, Erik Karlsson, and the Coaching Staff
On the Ottawa Senators and draft ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen: The Ottawa Senators will be holding on to their first-round pick this year, which is not much of surprise given it will be in the top-five. They…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and the New York Rangers
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The St. Louis Blues need to add more scoring. Injuries and the loss of David Perron in the expansion draft played a role in them having the…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Ken Warren: GM Pierre Dorion said he won't trade Erik Karlsson at the Draft in June. TSN 1200: Dorion on Karlsson: "At the end of the day, it will be his choice. If…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Youth Injection, Mantha, and the Rebuild
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: GM Ken Holland said there would be a minimum of two, maybe up to four or five young players to be on their roster that weren't on it this year. Craig Custance:…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Jason Spezza … Buffalo Sabres and Chad Johnson
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The soon to be 35-year old Jason Spezza is entering the final year of his deal that carries a $7.5 million salary cap hit, and he's coming off…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Expansion, Senators, Blues, Sabres, Islanders, Stars, Hurricanes and Rangers
On Toronto Expansion, Ottawa Senators, St. Louis Blues, Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: During the Vegas expansion process, a Toronto group created by Pasquale Paletta approached the…