Rumors III: Trade Market, Vesey and Stamkos
On the Trade Market and Jimmy Vesey ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There hasn't been much trade action so far this season, with GMs saying that cap room and lack of flexibility as part of the reasons. Teams are not wanting…
Rumors II: Johansen, Elias, and Panthers
On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen ... The Fourth Period: Sources saying that at least six teams are interested in Blue Jackets Ryan Johansen.Two sources said over the weekend that the Canadiens are one of the teams that…
Rumors: Maple Leafs, Predators and Capitals
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and Tyler Bozak: “I think you could trade each one of those guys without a problem." Platinum Seat Ghosts: Darren Dreger on potential Maple…
Rumors II: NMC, Canucks, Canadiens, Schultz and Johansen
On Steven Stamkos, No-Movement Clauses and Anze Kopitar ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Steven Stamkos is in full control over his situation with his no-movement clause. Would the Lightning trade Stamkos if he's not re-signed by the trade deadline? Would…
Rumors: Wish List, Lightning, Blues and Flyers
A Christmas wish list ... USA Today: Looking at some team needs. Boston Bruins - they could use a strong two-way defenseman. Carolina Hurricanes - keeping Eric Staal and losing him at the end of the season for nothing would…
Rumors II: Pens, Ducks, Flames, Kings, Jets, Jackets and Sharks
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Penguins have been listening to offers on winger Chris Kunitz. David Peron will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. Something has to give soon in Anaheim, and the betting…
Rumors II: Johansen – Preds, Blues, Habs and Leafs
On Ryan Johansen ... Scott Lewis of Sportnet: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590 on Ryan Johansen. “Now, we know John Tortorella is not getting fired because he just got hired. But there isn’t anybody coming out for Columbus and saying,…
Rumors: Roster Freeze, Flames and Senators
Chris Johnston: The NHL's holiday roster freeze kicks in tonight at 11:59 pm and runs 12:01 am on December 28th. On the Calgary Flames ... Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: Flames pending RFA Johnny Gaudreau would like to get…
Rumors II: Ryan Johansen – His Future and Potential Fits
Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: Larkin looks at five potential fits for Ryan Johansen, taking into consideration need and what they can offer in return for Johansen. Philadelphia Flyers - would the Flyers trade Sean Couturier or one of…
Rumors: Bernier, Flames, Penguins and Some UFAs
On the Calgary Flames and Jonathan Bernier ... Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Eric Francis on Sportsnet 590 on Jonathan Bernier and the Calgary Flames. “The Calgary Flames have discussed taking on his contract,” NHL insider Eric Francis told Dean Blundell…
Afternoon Hits: Injuries and Some League Notes
Injury Notes .... Andrew Gross: Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said that Chris Kreider will be fine for today's game. He was given a maintenance day yesterday. Tom Gulitti: Devils coach John Hynes said that Travis Zajac is a "possibility" for…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Flames and the Trade Market
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail: Mirtle wonders if the Maple Leafs would be able to fit a large contract like Steven Stamkos into their salary structure. The cap ceiling for next season…