NHL Rumors: Penguins, Flames, Flyers, Golden Knights, Wild, Blue Jackets, Predators and Blackhawks
On options for Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jason Brough of NBC Sports: Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury will likely be traded this offseason no matter what he does in the playoffs. Matt Murray is their goalie of the future. Fleury has…
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils To Reach Out To Ilya Kovalchuk’s Agent
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Devils GM Ray Shero is expected to reach out to Jay Grossman, Ilya Kovalchuk's agent to discuss Kovalchuk's future. Slava Malamud: Though it seems entirely illogical, the Detroit Red Wings are another team that…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Florida Panthers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Luke Fox of Sporstnet: Coyotes GM John Chayka said they plan on drafting the best player available and is open to moving up or down. Chayka said they also need a 'play-now centre.' “We’ve got…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Kings, Flames and Stars
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have an offer on the table for 2015 6th round pick defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. He'll be coming over to the NHL at some point but it's unclear when. Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Wild and Sharks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that Viktor Antipin has terminated his deal with Magnitogorsk Metallurg (KHL) to sign the Sabres. Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that a deal between the Sabres and Antipin could happen sooner than…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Golden Knights and Avalanche
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Slava Malamud: Ilya Kovalchuk would likely prefer to stay around New York or end up in Florida. His family will be a major factor in where he goes - has four kids. It will likely be…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Golden Knights and Canadiens
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... NHL.com: The Hurricanes traded for the rights to Scott Darling on Friday and the hope to sign him soon than later. "Obviously we'd like to get something done sooner rather than later," Hurricanes general manager…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Kovalchuk, Drouin, Maple Leafs and Flames
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Nick Filipowski: Source saying Nashville Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton interviewed with for the Sabres GM position on Tuesday. Nick Filipowski: Can confirm that following people have interviewed with the Sabres: Tom Fitzgerld, Jason Betterill,…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and the Florida Panthers
On David Patrnak and the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: 20-year old David Pastrnak is coming off a 34-goal, 70 point season with the Bruins. He's a pending RFA and contract talks are about to get under soon…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro of Wrong Side of the Redline: (mailbag) is 99 percent sure that Antti Niemi won't be back with the Stars next season, likely a buyout. Kari Lehtonen will be back but in a…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Ejdsell, Draft Picks, Tatar, Mrazek and Howard
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Detroit Red Wings are among the teams interested in Sweden's Victor Ejdsell. The 22-year old 6-foot-5 forward visited Detroit and other cities this week before returning home yesterday. The…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Islanders and Hurricanes
On the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: If the Islanders are not able to sign John Tavares to a contract extension, the Canadiens should make a move. The Islanders may have to explore the…