NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers and the Washington Capitals
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers are expected to protect seven forwards, three defenseman and one goaltender as opposed to protecting eight skaters and a goalie. Easy decisions are protecting Claude Giroux, Wayne…
NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Time For Francis To Make A Big Move?
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Michael Smith of CarolinaHurricanes.com: Assuming the Hurricanes are able to sign recently acquired goaltender and pending free agent Scott Darling, it would give them three goalies under contract next year. Eddie Lack and Cam Ward…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks the Sabres should trade their first round pick for an NHL defenseman. The Sabres will draft at the No. 8 slot again this year. The Sabres need…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings and Buffalo Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Kings don't have any trades on the horizon. They are likely coming, but nothing is imminent. John Hoven: The Kings had management/scouts watching defenseman Slava Voynov play in person multiple times…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: Contract talks with Andrey Pedan started two weeks ago, just after Nikita Tryamkin left for the KHL. Rick Dhaliwal: Daniel Milstein, Andrey Pedan's agent: “It is time for Andrey to play for the #Canucks,…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Team Needs and Waiting for Bjork
On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa: Bruins president Cam Neely would like to upgrade their left wing and left side defense. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Within the Bruins organization, potential candidates that could fill the Bruins need…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Vancouver Canucks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said that the 24-year old Nathan Beaulieu was "at a crossroads" and that "the clock was ticking" on his developement. The clock may have sped up after…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Panthers, Sabres, and Lightning
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: The Los Angeles Kings were trying hard to sign college free agent defenseman Neal Pionk (signing with the Rangers). John Hoven: Spencer Foo is the last of the four college free agents…
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…