NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and San Jose Sharks
On the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong met with Vladimir Sobotka and his agent at the World Cup. Armstrong said that the situation is more complicated than he was originally led to believe. Sobotka's camp…
NHL Rumors: RFAs, Predators, Las Vegas and Blue Jackets
On remaining restricted free agents ... Cap Friendly: There are nine restricted free agents that remain unsigned: Johnny Gaudreau, Rasmus Ristolainen, Rickard Rakell, Hampus Lindholm, Jacob Trouba, Tobias Rieder, Nikita Nesterov, Nikita Kucherov and Stefan Elliott. On the Nashville Predators…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes and Flyers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning, Nikita Kucherov and Nikita Nesterov ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said he's been in "constant communication" with restricted free agent Nikita Kucherov's agent, and is hopeful that a…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Penguins, Canucks and Sabres
On the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Stephen Whyno of the AP: Whyno wonders if the Pittsburgh Penguins would be interested in Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand if he hit the open market after this season. Marchand is entering…
NHL Rumors: Team USA, Orlov and Russell
On Team USA ... Craig Custance: In a different tournament format/world, Team USA could have used Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel, Tyler Johnson and Ryan Kesler at center. James Mirtle asked Custance if Team USA complained if they couldn't use some…
NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin
On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichuskin ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1040 on Valari Nichushkin and the Dallas Stars. Dreger thinks it's more about finances than head coach Lindy Ruff. It's obvious he wasn't…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Jets, Red Wings and Blackhawks
On Washington Captials and Dmitri Orlov ... Igor Eronko: Dmitri Orlov's agent said yesterday that there is 'Nothing new on his front' and that they are keeping all their options open, including the KHL. On the Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Sobotka, Shattenkirk, Rangers and Oilers
On the St. Louis Blues, Vladimir Sobotka and Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Vladimir Sobotka promised to return to the Blues for this season, but his KHL team, Omsk Avangard, is saying that he is…
NHL Rumors: Kris Russell – Oilers, Canucks and Flames
On Kris Russell, the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames ... Bob Stauffer: Would be very surprised if the Oilers signed free agent defenseman Kris Russell. They already have left handed defensemen in Oscar Klefbom, Andrej Sekera, Darnell Nurse, Brandon…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin
On Valeri Nichushkin and the Dallas Stars ... Aivis Kalnins: The KHL has approved the Valeri Nichushkin trade from Dynamo Moscow to CSKA. Dynamo will receive money. Elliotte Friedman: Though not official yet, word is that Nichshkin will sign with CSKA. Elliotte…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Leafs, Penguins, Russell and Ristolainen
On the Ottawa Senators ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Ottawa Senators are watching Dennis Seidenberg at the World Cup of Hockey, and he'll likely sign with them after. Simmons wonders what rule the Toronto Maple Leafs will stretch…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and the Montreal Canadiens
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Paul Almeida: A reliable source said that the Oilers are talking with free agent defenseman Kris Russell about a short-term contract. Dustin Nielson: The Oilers reached out to free agent defenseman a couple days ago. The two…