Rumors II: Kopitar, Yandle, and Stamkos
Pierre LeBrun: Anze Kopitar said it would be ideal if he signed a contract extension with the Kings before the start of the season, but realizes that it is a business. Andrew Gross of The Record: Gross wonders that since…
Rumors: Stamkos, Plekanec, Avalanche and Capitals
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos said that "nothing has changed" with regards to a contract extension with the Lightning. A deal is not close and he wants to stay in Tampa. "I'm not really worried about…
Rumors and Notes: Stamkos, Kruger, McDonagh, and Babcock
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The biggest hurdle with regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos is the expected salary cap hit in the $10.5 million range. GM Steve Yzerman, agent Don Meehan or Stamkos are not talking about…
Rumors and Notes: UFAs, Wild, Paille, Leafs, and Phillips
Michael Traikos of the Toronto Sun: Some remaining free agents with less than two weeks to training camp: Cody Franson (reports of the Bruins and Sabres being interested), Jiri Tlusty (Hurricanes maybe), Sean Bergenheim, Curtis Glencross, Marek Zidlickly, and Brad…
Rumors and Notes: Okposo, Draisaitl, Clowe, Johnson, and the Flyers
Arthur Staple: There is no truth to the talk of recent contract extension talks between the Islanders and Kyle Okposo. It has been quiet for most of the summer. Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers coach Todd McLellan on…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…
Rumors and Notes: Canadian Dollar, Stamkos, Kopitar, and Ferland
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said earlier this offseason that his No. 1 priority was to sign Steven Stamkos to contract extension. Training camp is only two weeks away and an extension doesn't appear…
Rumors: Blackhawks, Raanta, Senators and Bruins
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: The Blackhawks have not asked Patrick Kane if he'd waive his no-movement clause according to a source that is close to Kane. Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Former Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta on the…
Rumors II: Raanta, Hurricanes, and Red Wings
Greg Wyshynski of Yahoo! Sports: Antti Raanta lost his backup job to Scott Darling during last year's Stanley Cup playoffs, and he wasn't happy with it according to a readers translation from a Finnish paper. “I was really hoping Nashville…
Rumors: Kopitar, Lucic, Staal, Ward, and Rakell
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Don't expect the Kings and Anze Kopitar to agree to a contract extension in the immediate future. Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are "not even in the ballpark" when asked if they…
Morning Hits: Devils, Bruins, Blues, Leafs, and Seguin
Tom Gulitti of The Record: It is still not known if Devils winger Ryane Clowe will play this season or ever again. A decision on Bryce Salvador's future is expected to be announced later this week, with it likely being…
Rumors II: At Least Five Teams Have Contacted The Blackhawks About Patrick Kane
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: Lazerus thinks that Patrick Kane could be finished with the Blackhawks. It is not known if the Blackhawks are seriously considering trading him, but if they are, there may not have trouble moving him.There…