NHL Rumors: On the Detroit Red Wings
On the Detroit Red Wings and Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: The reports that the Red Wings are talking with Alexander Radulov are true. His agent confirms that they are moving closer to a contract. The Avalanche are not out…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Hawks, Stars, Ladd, Coyotes and More
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quickly touches on a the idea if the Maple Leafs would consider uniting Christian Dvorak, Mitch Marner and Matthew Tkachuk in the NHL. They would need to trade for Christian Dvorak, then move…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The chances are slim that free agents Travis Moen, Kris Russell or Jason Demers are back with the Stars next year. The could decide bring a veteran…
NHL Free Agents: Playoffs Hurting/Helping Their Next Contracts
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) The ultimate goal in the NHL is to win the Stanley Cup. That's what all players, coaches, general managers, etc. aspire to do. As such, players who perform at a high level - or simply…
NHL Rumors: On the Boston Bruins
On the Boston Bruins ... Nicholas Goss of NESN: Bruins GM Don Sweeney on pending UFA winger Lou Eriksson. “We’ve been in discussions with Loui,” Sweeney said Wednesday during a media conference call. “I have a pretty good idea where…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Caps, Avs, Panthers, Oilers and Senators
On the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Jamie Benn will get between $9 and $10 million on his next contract. Patrick Sharp and Ales Hemsky's contracts expire…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three areas that Stars GM should focus on this offseason. 1. Upgrade their goaltending - Kari Lethonen and Antti Niemi had a combine save percentage in the playoffs under…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Wings and the Trade Market
On Colorado Avalanche and Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Varlamov says to the Russian media that the Avalanche are "waiting for Radulov. He'll be one of the leaders there." Slava Malamud: Varlamov to Sport-Express: "All (Radulov) needs to do is dial Patrick…
Top 10 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted
Though were not deep into the playoffs, teams have been watching the NHL free agents market for awhile. Either because of their own free agents, or those who might become available on July 1st. Teams are allowed to speak with…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Pavel Datsyuk, and the Wild
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: With the Red Wings eliminated last night, things quickly turned to Pavel Datsyuk and if he'll return to the Red Wings next season or if he'll be heading back to…
Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents
With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…