Rumors: Lightning, Devils, Preds, Scouting Avs-Kings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said he didn't expect to not have a contract extension in place in January. He wants to remain with the team and thinks…
Rumors III: Friedman on Jonathan Drouin
Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 Monday morning on the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin. “A lot of the GMs are overseas for the world junior tournament. I’ve been texting a couple – ‘What do…
Rumors II: The Lightning and Jonathan Drouin
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Tampa Bay Lightning: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman on Jonathan Drouin's trade request. “We acknowledge, via communication from his agent, Jonathan Drouin’s request to be traded. Moving forward, my sole intention is…
Rumors: Kings, Jets, Jackets, Coyotes and Capitals
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: Was told last night that the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar have ironed out the no-trade/no-movement clause part of the contract extension. On the Winnipeg Jets ... Dennis Bernstein: Would likely…
Trade: Blackhawks Acquire Panik From Leafs For Morin
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded forward Jeremy Morin to the Toronto Maple Leafs for forward Richard Panik. The 24-year old Morin was drafted 45th overall in the 2009 draft by the Thrashers. He carries a $800,000 NHL cap hit. The…
Rumors II: Jonathan Drouin Requests Trade
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jonathan Drouin ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: Forward Jonathan Drouin formally asked for a trade back in November. A statement for Drouin's agent Allan Walsh. "On behalf of Jonathan Drouin, I…
Rumors: Panthers, Capitals, Lightning and Islanders
Saturday Night Headlines ... Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman: The Panthers have begun contract extension talks with Aleksander Barkov, likely six- to eight-years. A couple sources said that if Capitals defenseman Brook Orpik is out long-term, should check out their interest in Jets…
Rumors II: Blackhawks and Hurricanes
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: GM Stan Bowman likes his team, but he'll likely look to add to it. Their bottom-six is full of rookies and jorneymen, and their blueline has two rookie and…
Rumors: Devils, Oilers and Blue Jackets
On the New Jersey Devils ... Rich Chere of NJ.com: Looking at what Devils GM Ray Shero should do in 2016. 1. Make the right decision before the trade deadline - will be tempted to trade players like Lee Stempniak…
Rumors II: Richards, Hamonic, Johansen, and Boedker
On the San Jose Sharks ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "Could I see Mike Richards being a short-term solution w/ the #SJSharks? Absolutely." On the Montreal Canadiens ... Brian Wilde: The Canadiens need to make a trade. Zach Kassian and…
Rumors: Blackhawks, Bruins and NTC/NMC
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: (mailbag) Think that GM Stan Bowman will look to add before the trade deadline. Not known what he'd like to add and what what he'd be willing to pay…
Rumors II: Capitals, Blackhawks, and Five To Trade For
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: With the injury to Jay Beagle, Gormley wonders if they will look outside the organization to fill their third line center position. He mentions Mike Richards, who is skating…