NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Jets and Devils
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: Three thoughts on the Canadiens future: "1. Marc Bergevin has a chance to build his #habs. This summer he can change so much and put his fingerprint on the team. 2. The Canadiens…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Flames, Wings, Wild, Canes and Bruins
On the Lightning, Flames, Red Wings and Wild ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) After talking with Steven Stamkos during the All-Star break, Rosen believes he really does want to stay in Tampa Bay and that Lightning, especially owner Jeff…
NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Kings, Leafs and Sabres
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... John Shannon on Sportnet on Eric Staal during the 2nd period intermission. "I talked to his agent this afternoon, Rick Curran, I asked, they're suppose to be having discussions, he and Ron Francis. They have had…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Canucks and More
On the Los Angeles Kings, Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's believed the Kings have had preliminary discussions about a contract extension for head coach Darryl Sutter. LeBrun thinks that contract…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Jets, Stars and Canucks
On the Winnipeg Jets, Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Decision time is getting closer for teams with big name pending UFAs. LeBrun thinks the Jets will take another run at re-signing Dustin Byfuglien. One…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Ducks, Wild, Caps, Canes and More
30 Thoughts roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman thinks that Jets want to re-sign Dustin Byfuglien and they continue to debate the term. Talk with Andrew Ladd seems to be at a standstill. There were reports that Jonathan Drouin…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Lightning and Predators
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: In the middle of a rebuild, the Coyotes find themselves in a playoff spot coming out of the All-Star break. The Coyotes have brought in defenseman Kevin Connauton and…
NHL Trade Deadline: Five Who Might be on the Move
With the NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching, there are a lot of names that have risen to the top of rumor mills. Most every year in every major sport, the rumors are more dramatic than the actual trades that are…
NHL Rumors: The Bruins and Loui Eriksson
On the Boston Bruins and Loui Eriksson ... DJ Bean of WEEI: Bruins coach Claude Julien is a big fan of Loui Eriksson, but realizes that if he doesn't sign an extension with the Bruins, he could be dealt despite…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Senators, Jets and Drouin
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Cam Fowler: "His name definitely surfaced earlier in the year." On the Ottawa Senators ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Bruce Garrioch on Chris Neil's trade deadline value: "I think you could get a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: (Brandon Prust put on waivers yesterday) The Canucks got a couple trade nibbles on Prust, but there were no takers. Doubtful that he gets claimed off waivers as he's likely too pricey. TSN…
NHL Rumors: Bruins and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Bruins president Cam Neely is generally happy with the team as they head out of the All-Star break. They are trying to build something that is sustainable for more…