Rumors: Canes, Panthers, Ducks, Oilers, Stamkos and More
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sounding like the 'for sale' sign could be up for the Carolina Hurricanes, with GM Ron Francis pretty much ready to talk about anyone - excluding their young guys. They'd…
Rumors: Ducks, Byfuglien, Governors meeting, Leafs
On the Ducks .... Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Wouldn't rule out that the Ducks trade Frederik Andersen. John Gibson is their No. 1 goalie of the future, and he could be ready for that soon. Andersen is a restricted…
Rumors: Oilers, Wild and Red Wings
On the Oilers ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: The Oilers are going to make a significant trade at some point. Could be today, before the trade deadline, but most likely occurs at the draft in June. GM Peter Chiarelli is…
Rumors II: Kings, Flyers, Bruins and Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... David Pagnotta: Anze Kopitar's agent, Pat Brisson on negotiations: "unlike what has been reported, we have nothing to report" David Pagnotta: Brisson wouldn't comment any further on the Kopitar situation. A Kings…
Rumors: Oilers and Hurricanes
Rumors On the Edmonton Oilers ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: GM Peter Chiarelli has basically been looking for a top-end defenseman since the day he took the job in April. Travis Hamonic would be a perfect fit the Oilers, but…
Rumors II: Oilers, Islanders, Avalanche and Jets
On the Edmonton Oilers, New York Islanders, Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: Think that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jordan Eberle could be traded, but there is no specific time frame for that to happen. The…
Rumors: Kopitar, Lightning, Oilers and Senators
On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Have confirmed from multiple sources who are close to the contract extension negotiations between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar, that the sides are close to…
Rumors III: Friedman Rumor Roundup
Roundup of Friedman's 30 thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Board of Governors will be meeting next week, where the NHL usually gives an estimate on next seasons salary cap. One executive: “You’re going to be happy if it…
Rumors II: Jets, Islanders, Flames, Oilers
On the Jets and Islanders... Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: There are reports the Jets offered the Islanders Dustin Byfuglien for Travis Hamonic. It doesn't make sense for the Islanders unless they Jets sweetened the pot with prospects and/or…
Rumors: Penguins, Hurricanes, Oilers, and Avalanche
On the Penguins and Hurricanes ... Stan Fischler of The Hockey News: Sidney Crosby remains untouchable in Pittsburgh. Evgeni Malkin is more likely to be their best trade chip. The deal I can see — Malkin to Carolina for Eric…
Rumors II: Flames, Bruins and Penguins
On the Calgary Flames ... Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun: The Flames haven't lived up to expectations this season, but it doesn't really make sense to start trading a bunch of players. GM Brad Treliving doesn't see them doing…
Rumors: Ladd, Byfuglien and Stamkos
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe thinks the Jets need to make their best offers to pending UFAs Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byfuglien. If they can't find a common ground, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff needs…