Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Sobotka, Oilers, Vegas and Kaleta
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby: The hearing for Jared Cowen's grievance with the Maple Leafs over his buyout should take place in early to mid-October. The Maple Leafs tried to buy him out in June, and Cowen…
NHL Rumors: Islanders – Gionta, Strome and Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The NY Islanders and forward Stephen Gionta are talking about a PTO. Nothing is signed, but they are having discussions. Arthur Staple: There is no news regarding Ryan Strome. The Islanders organization has…
Rumors and Notes: Hossa, Roy, Russell and the Trade Market
On Marian Hossa ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Marian Hossa left last night's Team Europe-Team North America game after blocking a shot in the second period. Source saying he has a bruised foot, but will continue to play. Source added…
NHL Rumors: Ristolainen, Bishop, Vasilevskiy and Bryzgalov
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: There is nothing new to report on the contract stalemate between the Buffalo Sabres and RFA defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen. Ristolainen is playing for Team Finland at the World Cup…
NHL Rumors: Nichushkin, Colaiacovo, Fontaine and Gaudreau
On the Dallas Stars and Valeri Nichushkin ... Aivis Kalnins: Source saying that Valeri Nichushkin asked Traktor of the KHL for $1.5 million. Alessandro Seren Rosso: The GM of Traktor said they can't afford the $1.5 million that Nichushkin is…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes – Training Camp and Expansion Draft
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes only have RFA Tobias Rieder left to sign. It's sounding like their roster is set heading into training camp. “At this point, I think it would be reasonable to…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Devils, Canucks and Jets
On the Edmonton Oilers and New Jersey Devils ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportnet: Though neither side would confirm it, the Oilers and Devils discussed smaller options before they made the Taylor Hall - Adam Larsson trade. The Oilers have had some…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Russell, Versteeg, Lightning and Stars
On the Calgary Flames ... Michael Traikos: Flames RFA Johnny Gaudreau on his contract status: "I don’t think I’m speaking to my agent for the next 15 to 20 days…end of tournament see where it goes" Rob Vollman of ESPN: When looking…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Leafs, Oilers, Panthers and Coyotes
On free agent Kris Russell ... Michael Augello: Darren Dreger was theorizing on TSN radio yesterday that the Toronto Maple Leafs could be interested in free agent defenseman Kris Russell on a one-year deal, and then they could trade him at the…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Leafs and Tavares
On the Vancouve Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: The Canucks are one of the teams that have offered forward Lauri Korpikoski a PTO. Korpikoski will be playing in the World Cup. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks are not one of…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Free Agents, and the Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes and Martin Hanzal ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: After a career high 41 points last season, Martin Hanzal is entering the final season of his five-year deal. Hanzal's camp and the GM John Chayka will…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Lightning, Canucks and Oilers
On Las Vegas ... Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com: Vegas owner Bill Foley has trademarked the names Desert Hawks, Red Hawks, Nighthawks, Desert Knights, Silver Knights and Golden Knights. He has a "preferred name" that has been cleared by the league, and…