NHL Rumors: Sabres, Wings, Blues, Rangers and Blue Jackets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mark Divver: Source saying that a Sabres contingent of Tim Murray, Dan Bylsma and Jerry Forton met with Jimmy Vesey and his representatives for two-plus hours in Boston yesterday. On the Detroit Red Wings ...…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Devils and Senators
On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Flames GM Brad Treliving on contract extension negotiations with Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan: "Inching along." On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Ray Shero said that the Devils will…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: New York Islanders GM Garth Snow said they will reach out to John Tavares next summer to start the process of getting a contract extension done. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders GM Garth…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Sabres and the Predators
On Jimmy Vesey, the Buffalo Sabres and the Nashville Predators ... John Vogl of the Buffalo Sabres: The Sabres will make a pitch to Jimmy Vesey this week. The Sabres do have a shot a signing Vesey despite his desire…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeney said they're going over their options to improve their blueline, but it doesn't look like they'll be signing anyone to an offer sheet at this point. “…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The Stars plan so far is to enter next season with Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. There is the Ben Bishop talk, but reader asks if they…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Scrivens, Red Wings, and Datsyuk
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero said he'd likely request a two-year deal for Kyle Palmieri in arbitration if they don't sign him to an extension before the hearing date. On Ben…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers
On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Panthers, Predators and Rangers
On Vadim Shipachov ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are talking to Vadim Shipachov. Aivis Kalnins: The Canadiens have spoken with Shipachov multiple times. The Panthers have been interested since the beginning. Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Shipachov is looking…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Ottawa Senators ... Ken Warren: UFA Brandon Pirri could be a intriguing option for the Senators. They had some interest in him at the trade deadline. Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen: Mike Hoffman filed for salary arbitration…
NHL Rumors: Buyout Window, Flames and Canucks
On the second buyout window ... General Fanager: Teams that have players who filed for salary arbitration receive an additional window this offseason to buyout another player. Larry Brooks: The Rangers will have the option to buyout someone but don't…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Avalanche, Ducks and Tyson Barrie
On the Edmonton Oilers, Colorado Avalanche and Tyson Barrie ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There have been many defensemen tied to the Edmonton Oilers about a potential trade. Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now radio was talking about the…