NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Wild and Coyotes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on if they were close to making any trades the past couple days: "You never come close to anything unless you get it done" David Pagnotta: Don't get…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Lightning, Ducks and Senators
On the Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning ... David Pagnotta: Some teams have called the Oilers about Ryan Nugent-Hopkins lately but there is nothing close. The Lightning are getting calls on Tyler Johnson, but are not close on anything.…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Duchene, Top-Six, Free Agents
On the Nashville Predators ... Pierre LeBrun: (on Poile saying he doesn't want to trade any of the defense) It means they are going to have to get creative if they want to trade for Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene. It…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Maple Leafs and Avalanche
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: Islanders head scout on goalie prospect Linus Soderstrom: "One more year in Sweden and I think we have an NHL goaltender." Arthur Staple: Head scout on goalie prospect Ilya Sorokin - are hopeful…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Looking For A Goalie … Not Rebuilding
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers management will be returning back to Philly with the draft over and still without a veteran goalie to go with Michal Neuvirth. The draft is usually the place…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Sabres and Lightning
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Shawn Roarke: GM George McPhee said the No. 6 pick Cody Glass was in their top 5. McPhee said that they had a trade in place to move up in the draft to select…
NHL Rumors: 2018 Draft, Jets, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Senators and Islanders
On the 2018 NHL Draft ... John Shannon: Indications are that the 2018 NHL draft will be held in Dallas. Source saying deal is not done. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Frank Seravalli: When asked about their goaltending, Jets GM…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Golden Knights, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild and Flames
On the Ottawa Senators and Dion Phaneuf ... Bob McKenzie: The Dreger reported earlier today, the Senators are getting interest in defenseman from teams not on Dion Phaneuf's approved list. Bob McKenzie: Senators GM Pierre Dorion has had multiple talks…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Sharks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Was told that the Canadiens were among the teams that showed some interested in Brayden Schenn before he was traded to the Blues. The Canadiens thought the price was too high. L.A. Lariviere:…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Canadiens, Wild, Avalanche, Bruins, Canucks and Stars
On the St. Louis Blues ... Lou Korac: Blues GM Doug Armstrong: "Our focus now changes to signing some of our restricted free agents. That could change w/1 phone call but I don't envision that." On the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Barrie, Duchene and Zadorov
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: Don't think that the Avalanche are actively trying to move defenseman Tyson Barrie. Darren Dreger: Pat Brisson, Matt Duchene's agent met with Avs GM Joe Sakic at the end of the first round…