NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Krejci, Spooner, Hayes, Beleskey and UFAs
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty: GM Don Sweeney said that they are continuing talks with Anders Bjork. Bjork is still deciding on where he wants to play next season: "It's totally up to him" Fluto Shinzawa: Sweeney said that…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Team Needs, Spooner and Stafford
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on areas they'd like to improve on this offseason. “middle of the lineup, transition-minded defensemen and the backup goaltender position.” More specifically Sweeney needs to find a…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Hanzal, Granlund, Niederreiter, Kuemper, Pominville and White
On the Minnesota Wild ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: It seems unlikely that the Wild will re-sign trade deadline acquisition Martin Hanzal because they don't have a lot of cap space and his inconsistent production. Hanzal said he'll…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Flames, Coyotes, Kings, Panthers and Lightning
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Heard that the Sabres have interviewed Bill Guerin for their vacant GM position. There have been several others who have interviewed or will be interviewed. On the Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, Arizona Coyotes,…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres, Florida Panthers and Anaheim Ducks
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Shannon: Hearing that the interview process for the GM position has started for the Sabres. As of yesterday morning the Sabres had not contacted the Kings about Dean Lombardi. John Shannon: Names who could…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – van Riemsdyk, Bozak, Boyle, Polak
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Maple Leafs have a philosophy that you need to find the right person (ie. Brian Boyle) to fill need, and not just finding anyone to fill a need. The…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Brayton Wilson of WGR 550: It has been rumored for awhile that defenseman Viktor Antipin would be signing with the Buffalo Sabres, likely after the World Championship. League source today Howard Simon that Antipin will…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and Zdeno Chara
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Bob McKenzie: Following up Elliotte Friedman's report of Ilya Kovalchuk potentially coming back to the NHL. "1. Kovalchuk remains property of NJD as he is on the Voluntary Retirement List (VRL) so he is free to…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 3
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Arpon Basu: When asked if having more teams interested in signing him would tempt him to test free agency on July 1st, Alexander Radulov responded with: "Things are going to be good if we're going…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 2 – Carey Price
On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Montreal Canadiens: GM Marc Bergevin on the possibility of trading Carey Price: “I never comment on trades, but in this case I will; no.” Eric Engels: Bergevin on Price's willingness to remain with…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens Offseason Notes – Part 1
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is eligible to sign a contract extension after July 1st. GM Marc Bergevin was asked if they could win with a goaltender taking up a big chunk…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins Offseason Notes and Priorities
On the Boston Bruins ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: Goaltender Anton Khudobin likely won't be back. Vegas could select him in the expansion draft. Matt Beleskey has three years left on his deal and is a possible…
