2015-16 Detroit Red Wings Top 10 Prospects
The Red Wings are widely regarded as one of the premier franchises in the NHL, in part because of their remarkable streak of 24 consecutive appearances in the playoffs. Another reason the Wings are regarded so highly is their commitment…
Rumors: Stamkos, Kopitar, Bruins, Glencross, and Andersson
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Lightning and Steven Stamkos haven't started contract extension talks. The Kings and Anze Kopitar have exchanged initial numbers, but that is about as far along as they've progressed. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane's contracts that kick…
Rumors IV: Potential Red Wings Free Agent and Trade Targets
Ansar Khan of MLive: Looking at UFA right handed defenseman Cody Franson. Could play with Niklas Kronwall on the Red Wings top pairing, or with Danny DeKeyser on their second pairing. Comparing with Jeff Petry's new six year, $5.5 million…
Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Beleskey and Green
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Friedman reported that the Maple Leafs have let teams know that they intend to trade Phil Kessel before the draft. The Leafs are trying to accomplish three things before the June 26-27th draft. First,…
Rumors I: Red Wings – Free Agency and Trades
Ansar Khan of MLive: A weak free agent market could lead to more trading and the Red Wings could be one of the teams willing to make some deals. "We're probably in a better position to explore trades than we…
Rumors and Video: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Wings, Nelson and Ducks
Elliotte Friedman: The Avalanche are willing to listen to offers on forward Ryan O'Reilly. There is no guarantee that he's trade by the draft, or even at all, but the Avs will look at their options. He'll be a UFA…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Phaneuf, Kessel and Franson
Ansar Khan of MLive: Khan wonders if the Red Wings and Maple Leafs will revisit their Dion Phaneuf trade talks or does Mike Babcock taking over behind the Leafs bench change things. "I'm a fan of Dion," Babcock said. "I…
Rumors I: Red Wings and Canucks
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Back in mid-February, then Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis called the Red Wings to see if they were interested in Dion Phaneuf. The Wings were interested, but only if the Leafs ate…
Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers
Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…
Rumors III: Red Wings, Devils and Hurricanes
Bob McKenzie: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said that he is expected to meet with GM Ken Holland this morning, but added that there is no timetable on his future. Babcock said he would be talking with his family yesterday,…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Future Watch, Diving and Line Combos
Jameson Olive: Panthers Roberto Luongo will miss the next two games. Al Montoya will be out for at least two weeks. Chuck Gormley: Alex Ovechkin has a lower-body injury and will be a game-time decision. George Richards: Panthers Willie Mitchell…
Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets
Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…