NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers and Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman spoke with Maple Leafs president Brandan Shanahan yesterday morning about the future Lou Lamoriello as team GM. “No decisions have been made. I haven’t spoken to any of…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing now that the Hurricanes are shifting gears in their GM search. They will pause their search until the offseason when more candidates will be available. The timing for a couple guys wasn't…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes GM Search … Lightning and Karlsson
On the Carolina Hurricanes GM Vacancy ... Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that Predators Paul Fenton has withdrawn his name from the Hurricanes GM search. Elliotte Friedman: (as of late yesterday afternoon) The known remaining GM candidates for Hurricanes include Tom Fitzgerald,…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson
On the Ottawa Senators and Erik Karlsson ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: The Ottawa Senators know they won't be making the playoffs this season, but back to back wins while scoring 12 goals gives them a bit of…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Senators … Maple Leafs and van Riemsdyk
On the Edmonton Oilers and Ottawa Senators ... Jason Gregor: "I don't trade RNH for Hoffman though. RNH can play wing and C. He is also four years younger." Travis Yost: "Regardless of whether or not it’s true, an RNH/Hoffman…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and John Tavares – Sign-and-Trade?
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares ... TSN Insider Trading: Could the New York Islanders do a sign-and-trade with John Tavares if they can't get him re-signed? Pierre LeBrun: Tavares hasn't decided what he wants to do yet…
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…