Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Flames, Cap, Sabres, Kings, Sens and Wild
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There currently is a truce between Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson, but can't see how this continues beyond this season. With a no-trade clause in hand, it's hard to see how Wilson can win this.…
Rumors and Notes: Sharks, Flames, Penguins and Wild
Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Joe Thornton has had separate conversations with GM Doug Wilson and owner Hasso Plattner after his "keep his mouth shut" and "stop lying" comments. "I talked with Hasso and Doug," Thornton…
Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Sabres, Preds, Blues, Devils and Flyers
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There will be changes in San Jose if the Sharks miss the playoffs. Head coach Todd McLellan will certainly be let go, and many are wondering if GM Doug Wilson would be fired as…
Rumors II: Isles, Leafs, Blues, Kings, Bruins and Sharks
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Islanders had hoped to be able to re-sign Johnny Boychuk around $5.8 million, came up to $6 million. Boychuk left money on the table, but he likes his role with the Islanders. The Maple Leafs…
Rumors I: Kings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Senators
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: The Kings have opened up preliminary contract extension talks with Tanner Pearson. The 22-year old is a pending RFA. Martin Jones could be next after Pearson. Talks with Tyler Toffoli are expected to take longer…
Rumors II: O’Connor, Stars, Sharks and Flames
Craig Custance of ESPN: Source saying that are 14 teams that have a strong interest in signing Boston University free agent goalie Matt O'Connor. Five of those teams have already offered him the opportunity to play in the NHL this…
Rumors: Doan, Kadri and Richards
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: (answering questions from a 'chat') Don't think the Coyotes have regrets about not trade Shane Doan at the deadline. Doan holds the power with his no-trade/movement clauses and the Coyotes have been adamant that…
Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Maple Leafs, Devils and Jets
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said they need evaluate the leadership of their core players this offseason. “I think given the inconsistencies, I think it is something we have to evaluate,” Hextall said. “See where we…
Rumors: Niemi, Berube, Alfredsson and Reilly
David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Antti Niemi knew his name was in the rumor mill prior to the deadline, and though he tried to down play his concerns, his mindset has improved since the deadline past.…
Rumors: Patrik Elias, Craig Berube and Mike Reilly
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias's role with the team has been changing, and he's found himself centering the fourth line. He'll be entering the last year of his contract next year and wouldn't be thrilled at being a…
Rumors: Stamkos, Hammond and Tarasenko
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: The Lightning are able to extend Steven Stamkos after July 1st. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent after next season. There will be plenty of speculation/dreaming in Toronto on if…
Rumors: Jackets, Ducks, Blues, Leafs, Wings, Coyotes and Eichel
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams appear to be concern with next seasons salary cap - the declining Canadian dollar and if the players will use the 5 percent inflator. "Lots of teams are wondering what's going to happen…