Rumors II: Malkin Trade Ideas, Tarasenko and the Canucks
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Though Penguins president David Morehouse has said that Evgeni Malkin isn't going anywhere, Matheson thinks the Penguins should listen to all offers on Malkin.Penguins GM Jim Rutherford should call the Blues and ask about…
Rumors I: Visnovsky, Blue Jackets and Predators
Brian Compton: Lubomir Visnovsky said that he'd like to remain with the Islanders if it's possible. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets Jarmo Kekalainen said that contract talks won't begin with their UFAs and RFAs until later on in May after the…
Rumors IV: Flames, Oilers, Bruins, Malkin, Franson and Babcock
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Artem Panarin is expected to sign with the Blackhawks. The Flames, Canadiens, Penguins and Maple Leafs all made pitches for him. The Flames may have been the closest, but with so many small forwards, Panarin thought it…
Rumors III: Blues Offseason Notes and Sabres Goalie Search
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues have six pending UFAs: Barret Jackman, Zbynek Michalek, Chris Butler, Chris Porter, Olli Jokinen and Marcel Goc. There is a chance that none of them return next season. Blues GM Doug…
Rumors II: Penguins Offseason Outlook and Malkin Trade Destinations
Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that ownership would not hold them back on potential buyouts, with Rob Scuderi and Chris Kunitz as possible candidates. “I have full support from ownership to do what's necessary…
Rumors I: Senators Want A Top-Six … Offer For Hammond Coming
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray plans on returning next season. "I'm keeping going. I've talked to the doctors, I've talked to my family, I talked to ownership and if my health holds up and everything…
Rumors II: Canucks, Leafs, Blackhawks, Hitchcock and Sweeney
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks biggest offseason need is to find a dynamic, mobile defenseman, whether through free agency or trade. Bo Horvat's role with the Canucks needs to expand next season to their second line center,…
Rumors I: Islanders, Senators, Sharks and Blues
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Islanders.1. Add a defenseman and a backup goalie - late season injuries showed the need another veteran defenseman that can play in the top four. Michal Neuvirth is a UFA and they'll…
Rumors IV: Canucks, O’Connor, Bruins and Blues
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: It's not unreasonable to think that GM Jim Benning could be asking players this offseason to waive their no-trade clauses. It's still unthinkable for defenseman Kevin Bieksa. “It’s never been brought up to me,”…
Rumors III: Senators, Oilers and Maple Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators put all contract talks with their free agents for the past two months to focus on their playoff run. The Sens have about $57 million committed to 18 players for next season.…
Rumors II: Canucks, Penguins, Flyers and Sharks
Elliotte Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Shawn Matthias will be a UFA and he isn't stressing about it. The 27-year old is coming off an 18 goal season where he made $1.85 million. “The team has a lot of…
Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…