Rumors: Jets, Panthers, Preds, Leafs and Penguins
Ted Wyman of the Winnpeg Sun: Andrew Ladd on the thought of not holding contract extension talks during the season. “I don’t know,” he said. “I haven’t decided yet. Whatever is going to allow me to concentrate on hockey and…
Rumors II: Kopitar, Backes, Okposo, Ladd, Elias, and More
David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Contract talks between the LA Kings and Anze Kopitar didn't really get going until mid-September, and they haven't really progressed that far. Unless something changes really quick, Kopitar will be starting the season without…
Rumors and Notes: Pending UFAs to Watch, Oilers, and Flames
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Teams are already taking notes on who might be available come the February 29th trade deadline day. “There’s teams sniffing around already,” said one league executive at a recent pre-season game. “Teams always talk…
Rumors: Flames, Flyers, Coyotes, and Jets
Eric Francis of the Calgary Sun: The Flames and Kris Russell's agent have started contract extension talks this past week. “I had very preliminary talks with Brad, and obviously, they’re big fans of Kris, and it’s home for him, so…
Rumors II: Hawks, Jets, Kings, Oilers, Rangers, and Flyers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Bryan Bickell could still remain with the Blackhawks if he clears waivers. The Blackhawks have spoken with teams about Bickell dating back to before the draft, but not to all teams. Putting him on waivers could…
Injuries: Blues, Sabres, Senators, Wings, Jets and More
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Carl Gunnarsson has missed their past two games and his groin injury is still not fully healed. “At first I thought I might be back right after it happened,” he said. “It…
Rumors II: Jets Edition – Ladd and Roster Notes
TSN That's Hockey Tonight: On TSN's That's Hockey Tonight, Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press spoke with the Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd about his looming contract.Lawless asked Ladd if the season starts and you don't have a contract, will you consider shutting down…
Rumors: Lightning, Bruins, Leafs and Jets
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik isn't panicking that captain Steven Stamkos doesn't have a contract extension. "I love watching Steven Stamkos play, I'm not worried about him," Vinik said at Fan Fest today at…
Rumors: Backstrom, Ladd, Clitsome, Stamkos, Irwin, Rask and the Bruins’ Backup
On Washington Capitals' forward Niklas Baskstrom, from Alex Prewitt: Washington Capitals GM Brian MacLellan updated the team's projection on star centre Niklas Backstrom's return from offseason surgery: "I guess we're saying now somewhere within the first 10 games, depending on how he…
Rumors II: Doan, Ladd, Byfuglien and the Jets
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Shane Doan is entering the final year of his contract, and how this season plays out will play a role in his playing future. “I think I’m playing,” he said. “At the same…
Rumors: Ladd, Staal, Ward, and the Hurricanes
Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd said their hasn't been any progress to report on a contract extension, but he's optimistic from his side of things. "No update," Ladd said on the contract question.…
Rumors I: Ladd, Byfuglien, Kruger, and Sundqvist
Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: Jets Andrew Ladd is entering the final year of his contract. The sides have been able to talk about a contract extension since July 1st. It sounded like they had started someone talks, but it's…