Rumors II: Jets, Islanders, Flames, Oilers
On the Jets and Islanders... Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: There are reports the Jets offered the Islanders Dustin Byfuglien for Travis Hamonic. It doesn't make sense for the Islanders unless they Jets sweetened the pot with prospects and/or…
Rumors: Penguins, Hurricanes, Oilers, and Avalanche
On the Penguins and Hurricanes ... Stan Fischler of The Hockey News: Sidney Crosby remains untouchable in Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin is more likely to be their best trade chip. The deal I can see — Malkin to Carolina for Eric…
Rumors II: Flames, Bruins and Penguins
On the Calgary Flames ... Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Flames haven't lived up to expectations this season, but it doesn't really make sense to start trading a bunch of players. GM Brad Treliving doesn't see them doing…
Rumors: Ladd, Byfuglien and Stamkos
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe thinks the Jets need to make their best offers to pending UFAs Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien. If they can't find a common ground, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff needs…
Rumors: Oilers, Wild and Bruins
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: GM Peter Chiarelli had hoped the Oilers would be much better this season. There has been some suggestions that it might be time to break up their core.…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs and Hurricanes
On the Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Joffrey Lupul is focusing on the now, but realizes that trade talk is inevitable. Belief is that Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello will gut the team at the trade deadline regardless of…
Rumors: Predators, Islanders, Flyers and Oilers
On the Predators and Islanders ... Darren Dreger of TSN: Predators GM David Poile has had a number of contract extension talks with CAA Sports (Pat Brisson and JP Barry) about Seth Jones and Filip Forsberg. Talks started in the…
Rumors II: Radulov, Sedin’s, Canes, Caps, Flyers and Jets
On Alexander Radulov ... Igor Eronko: (Nov. 25th) The CEO of CSKA told R-Sport that they will sign Alexander Radulov to a long-term contract soon. Igor Eronko: Radulov said "there's nothing" about a new contract with CSKA and added "I'm…
Rumors: Jets, Oilers and Predators
On the Jets ... Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Campbell wonders if having so many players as pending free agents is playing a role in the Jets mediocre record, 10-11-2. Drew Stafford (who is not a pending UFA) said that…
Rumors III: Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Predators ... Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: GM David Poile on if he'd trade one his defensemen for some help at forward. “We are very happy with our defense corps,” Poile said, like a politician repeating the party…
Rumors II: Six Potential Trade Targets … Crosby-Lemieux Rift?
On six players who could be traded ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen looks at six players who could be traded before the trade deadline. 1. Travis Hamonic (NYI) - the Oilers appear to be a good trade partner,…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, College UFAs, and Senators
On Kopitar, Stamkos and potential college UFAs ... Bob McKenzie of TSN: Think that a deal between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar is "close," but not done. McKenzie thinks they have the term (expected to be the maximum eight…