NHL Rumors: Anaheim Ducks – Rakell and Lindholm
On the Anaheim Ducks, Rickard Rakell and Hampus Lindholm .... Bob McKenzie: Unlike some of the other RFAs, Rickard Rakell and the Anaheim Ducks have had ongoing talks about a contract, which is positive. Bob McKenzie: Rakell has been looking…
NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets
On Jacob Trouba and the Winnipeg Jets ... Michael Traikos in the Winnipeg Sun: Looking at six team that could use a defenseman like Jacob Trouba and that could have the assets to trade for him. Toronto Maple Leafs -…
NHL Rumors: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov
On Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bob McKenzie: The Lightning and RFA Nikita Kucherov's situation is complex because of their salary cap situation. Bob McKenzie: Most high-end offensive forwards that are looking at their second contracts get close to…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and Tobias Rieder
On the Arizona Coyotes and Tobias Rieder ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Arizona Coyotes and restricted free agent Tobias Rieder have been unable to reach a deal. Rieder's agent, Darren Ferris, said in an email that it's time…
NHL Rumors: Hampus Lindholm and Rasmus Ristolainen
On Rasmus Ristolainen and Hampus Lindholm ... Bob McKenzie: Rasmus Ristolainen (Sabres), Hampus Lindholm (Ducks) and may be Jacob Trouba ('x' team) have a similar dynamic in terms of the gap between the player and the team. Bob McKenzie: The…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and Arizona Coyotes
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: After the Lightning re-signed defenseman Nikita Nesterov to a one-year, $725,000 deal, leaving the Lightning with between $5 and $5.5 million in salary cap space. That doesn't leave…
NHL Rumors: Another Jacob Trouba Update
On Jacob Trouba and Winnipeg Jets ... Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jacob Trouba's agent, Kurt Overhardt doesn't expect anything to change after their trade requests went public. "I don’t anticipate anything changing. This is the process," said Kurt…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Stars, Blues and Outdoor Games
On the Calgary Flames ... Andy Strickland: The Calgary Flames and Brian Elliott's camp have begun contract extension talks. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 on contract extension talks between the Flames and Elliott. “I mean, clearly…
NHL Rumors: Brent Burns and Artemi Panarin
On Brent Burns and the San Jose Sharks ... Bob McKenzie on TSN: Contract extension talks between the San Jose Sharks GM Doug Wilson and Brent Burns agents are not believed to be that advanced. Neither side will say how…
NHL Rumors: Trouba – Wings, Leafs, Ducks, Bruins, Rangers and Avs
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Detroit Red Wings could use an upgrade on their blueline, and James thinks the Red Wings should absolutely be interested in Jacob Trouba. The Wings would need to find a way…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Wild, Coyotes and Stars
On the Ottawa Senators ... Darren Dreger: The Senators are one of a handful of teams that have interest in defenseman Dennis Seidenberg. Seidenberg's had a strong World Cup and the first team to make a competitive offer to him,…
NHL Rumors: Jacob Trouba – first update
On Jacob Trouba ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: The Jets could use some depth on the left-side, and the Oilers have left-handed defensemen that could help out the Jets - Oscar Klefbom, Brandon Davidson, Darnell Nurse or even Griffin…
