NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Winnipeg Jets
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: Frans Nielsen signed a six-year deal last offseason. Nielsen thinks they need to add more grit to their lineup. "We just got to bring a little more mean attitude and…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Lightning, Blues and Predators
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: GM Stan Bowman isn't worrying about their offseason. There will be some challenges, same as always: "Not anticipating huge changes. There will be some." Mark Lazerus: Bowman said they already know which players they…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray will be having meeting with owner Terry Pegula in the next few days. Both Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma have three years left on…
NHL Rumors: Philedelphia Flyers – Giroux, Del Zotto, Blueline, Mason
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: Center Claude Giroux had a down year by his standards, and going through seven left wingers probably didn't help - Brayden Schenn, Matt Read, Travis Konecny, Taylor Leier, Jordan…
NHL Rumors: Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov of the Sun-Sentinel: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is looking to hire a younger coach that is able identify with their younger core players. “We’re looking for a creative guy, a contemporary guy that…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers and the New York Islanders
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Defenseman Dan Girardi is a potential buyout candidate after the season. He has played well since returning from injury in March. He has two years left on his…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Murray, Bylsma, Gionta and Eichel
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Joe Yerdon of NHL.com: GM Tim Murray and coach Dan Bylsma are under review, with ownership meeting with Murray next week. " my coach today; I'm the general manager today," Murray said at KeyBank Center.…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche – Landeskog, Duchene, Varlamov, Pickard, Butcher
On the Colorado Avalanche ... AP in USA Today: Forward Gabriel Landeskog is hopeful that he remains with the Avalanche to help turn things around. "I want to be here and figure this thing out," Landeskog said. "From the bottom…
NHL Rumors: A Challenging Offseason Ahead For The Detroit Red Wings
On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Niyo of the Detroit News: Overvaluing some players and giving them long term contracts has given the Red Wings some salary cap limitations. The Wings may need to 'bribe' the Vegas Golden Knights…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Panthers, Wild, Coyotes and Iginla
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Sin Bin: Vegas will announce their first head coach today. Owner Bill Foley: "I'd probably be ready by about 12 noon." Darren Dreger: The Golden Knights will name Gerard Gallant their first head coach.…
NHL Injuries: Penguins, Bruins, Leafs, Capitals, Blues, Blackhawks and Sharks
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Pittsburgh Penguins: Coach Mike Sullivan on Matt Murray: "Matt got hurt in the warmup. We'll have more information tomorrow. We know both of our goalies are #1 goalies." Dan Rosen: Murray has a lower-body injury On…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres GM Tim Murray may have to make a decision on forward Evander Kane this offseason. Kane has a year left on his contract at a $5.25 million cap…