Rumors II: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Richards, and the Stars
On the Maple Leafs and Ducks The Fourth Period: The Maple Leafs are one of the more active teams on the trade front and are reportedly in on multiple trade talks. The Leafs and Ducks are reportedly having significant talks…
Rumors: Kings, Penguins and Coyotes
On the Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: The Kings director of hockey operations, Mike Futa, was on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at Noon yesterday. He was talking about Anze Kopitar, and how the Kings are determined to keep him with the…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Penguins and Bruins
On the Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: McGran looking at which Maple Leafs could stay around for their rebuild. Morgan Rielly - better than 90 percent. Jake Gardiner, Dion Phaneuf, James van Riemsdyk and Scott Harrington…
Rumors II: Wild, Predators, Kings and Lightning
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) On if Jared Spurgeon could be traded before the deadline - Spurgeon will be a restricted free agent this offseason. If they are unable to re-sign hikm, it would…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Hurricanes, Leafs and Predators
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Bruce Boudreau got a vote of confidence from GM Bob Murray, but a finger is being pointed at Murray in some circles. Some around the league are wondering if Murray will…
Rumors II: Blues, Red Wings, Panthers, and Rangers
On the Blues ... Tom Timmermann of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues brought in Dainius Zubrus and Martin Havlat on 10-day tryouts this week. The Blues are without Paul Stastny, Jaden Schwartz and Patrik Berglund and are needing some…
Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Lightning, Jets, and Sabres
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray on Bruce Boudreau and the teams 1-7-2 start. “I really don’t like commenting on rumors, but I will say this, we were one game away from the Final just five…
Rumors II: Predators, Blue Jackets, Ducks, Wings and Leafs
On the Predators ... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: (mailbag) There are ongoing contract extension talks with Seth Jones's agent, but there is nothing imminent. On Blue Jackets and Ducks ... Craig Custance: When the Blue Jackets were looking for…
Rumors: Flames and Red Wings
On the Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: This week's trade rumors for the Flames involve Dennis Wideman and Kris Russell. “Whenever teams are losing (trade talk happens),” surmised Russell on Wednesday after the team’s morning skate at Ottawa’s…
Rumors: Flames, Kings, and Coyotes
On the Flames ... Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun: Flames GM Brad Treliving was on TSN 1200 radio yesterday and cautioned that making trades isn't always the answer. “Going out and just saying, ‘Ok, you’re going to trade your…
Rumors II: Ducks, Kings, Flames, Canuck, Jackets and Leafs
Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: At next months GM meeting, and at the Board of Governors meeting in December, will have the compensation for fired coach and executives on the agendas. The hope is that it will…
Rumors: Flames, Lightning, and Stars
Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Pierre LeBrun on TSN 1040 radio on the possibility of Steven Stamkos to Calgary trade. “Well, listen. Certainly Treliving, I think, has been on the phone to a lot of teams, from what I can…