NHL Rumors: Stamkos, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Tampa Bay Lightning and Steven Stamkos ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos on Steve Yzerman's statement yesterday. "It's been a tough year in that regard to deal with that stuff," Stamkos said. "So hopefully…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Predators and Blue Jackets
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: It's hard to see the Hurricanes and Eric Staal reaching a contract extension that makes sense for both sides. The same can be said for Cam Ward.…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Minnesota Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Capitals are unlikely to make a significant move at the deadline, but could make a depth move. They will have two extra forwards when Jay Beagle returns -…
NHL Rumors: Yzerman Issues Statement On Stamkos
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman issued a statement today that they won't be trading Steven Stamkos before the February 29th trade deadline. "I have said repeatedly that it is our hope to reach an…
NHL Rumors: Time Running Out For The Winnipeg Jets and Andrew Ladd
Gary Lawless: The Jets had offered Andrew Ladd a six-year deal with a salary cap hit of $6 million. Is that offer still on the table after Dustin Byfuglien's five-year deal at $7.6 million? Will Ladd take less now? Gary…
NHL Rumors: Alex Burrows, and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks winger Alex Burrows denied the Elliotte Friedman's report that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Canucks asked him. “I learned about it after the (Saturday) game,” said…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Sens, Kings, Canucks and Stars
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Jacob Trouba's asking price will likely start at Dougie Hamilton's six-year, $34.5 million. The Jets could end up having just under $19 million for three right handed defensemen. The Jets could look to trade…
NHL Rumors: Tavares, Maple Leafs and Headlines
On the future of John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't see Steven Stamkos wanting to go through another rebuild and sign with the Maple Leafs. The Leafs created future cap space by trading Dion Phaneuf.…
NHL Rumors: The Trade Market Is Flooded With Forwards
Garrioch Rumor Roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sense is the trade market will be busy from now until the trade deadline. Issue that is coming up now is that the trade market is flooded with forwards. There…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: If Andrew Ladd doesn't have a contract in place by the trade deadline, the Jets will trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at noon.…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Avs, Blue Jackets and Flyers
Scouting the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars on Thursday night ... Judd Sirott: The Jets had two people from their hockey operations department watching the Blackhawks - Stars game. Ken Wiebe: The Blackhawks are expected to be one the teams…
NHL Rumors: The Bruins Could Be Buyers and Sellers
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins will return from their road trip on February 22nd and they should have a better idea what their options are. Bruins President Cam Neely didn't shoot down the idea…
