Rumors II: Kesler, Clarkson, Soderberg, Booth, Sharp, Bickell and Seabrook
Ryan Kesler in The Players Tribune: Ryan Kesler on wanting a trade out of Vancouver. "I wanted a trade out of Vancouver this offseason for several reasons. That’s no disrespect to the fans, my teammates, or Canucks ownership, but I…
Rumors I: Friedman Roundup
Elliott Friedman of Sportsnet: There wasn't enough time for the Maple Leafs and Red Wings to come together on a complex deal in such a short time. The Braydon Coburn return for a none rental trade changed things - Radko…
Rumors: Babcock, Beleskey, Robidas and Timonen
Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on Mike Babcock. Babcock would likely get $3 to $3.5 million from the Red Wings, and could be offered $5 million from a bunch of teams. McKenzie could see Babcock getting big…
Rumors and Video: O’Reilly, Kings, Semin and Vegas/Seattle Talk
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Ryan O'Reilly is relieved the deadline has past and that Joe Sakic may be willing to work out a contract extension in the summer. “It’s a relief, too,” O’Reilly said of Sakic’s comments.…
Rumors I: Sharks, Ducks and Devils
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson never asked Joe Thornton or Patrick Marleau if they would waive their no-trade clauses. “Never have, and have not done that,” Wilson said. “Players would have to come to me,”…
Rumors III: Dreger on Leafs, Canadiens, Sabres and Bruins
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN: "Leafs didn't hit the homerun in moving Phaneuf or any big pieces, but based on what they had to work w/ I think they're satisfied." "Phaneuf could have been traded yesterday. Was enough interest…
Rumors II: Wings, Blues, Oilers, Stars, Sharks and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's believed that Jakub Kindl would have been apart of Dion Phaneuf trade and that the Wings were insisting Stephen Weiss be included. The Leafs wanted a core player off the Red Wings roster…
Rumors: Deadline fallout And Players Who Could Be Traded in Offseason
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams said that nobody was on the phone more in the two weeks leading up to the deadline than Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli. He was the runner-up for Antoine Vermette. He spoke with the Ducks about…
Deadline Talk: Islanders, Stars, Capitals, Penguins and Devils
Arthur Staple: Islanders GM Garth Snow had been having trade talks with numerous GMs in the past few weeks but wasn't sure if anything would end out happening. Arthur Staple: The Islanders never considered trading pending UFA Johnny Boychuk or…
Rumors: Stewart, Kassian, Zidlicky, Phaneuf, Sharp, Doan and Beleskey
Pierre LeBrun: The Wild had held on-off talks with the Sabres about Chris Stewart since the summer. They had always found the prices too high, until yesterday. Pierre LeBrun: Sabres GM Tim Murray had larger deals involving Stewart, but they…
Video and Rumors: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen Talking Deadline
Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen: "There were rumors about Artem Anisimov and Cam Atkinson. We weren’t actively shopping them. We were listening to offers." Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Mark Letestu wasn't traded and isn't close to a contract…
Videos and Rumors: The Maple Leafs “Core” Remains
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos said the thinks the Maple Leafs wanted Anthony Mantha from the Red Wings yesterday in a Dion Phaneuf trade. The Leafs were even willing to retain some salary. Rob Longley: Maple Leafs GM Dave…