NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Russell, Mueller, Jets and Red Wings
On Nikita Kucherov ... Igor Eronko: Tampa Bay Lightning's RFA Nikita Kucherov's agent: 'Certainly Tarasenko would be a comparable out of whole bunch of contracts out there.' Kucherov's agent also mentions Predators Filip Forsberg. On Kris Russell ... Ryan Kennedy: Have…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Oilers, Red Wings and Stars
On the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source confirms that there is no truth to the Alex Petrovic for Nail Yakupov trade rumors. The Panthers are high on Petrovic and his toughness is needed on their blueline…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Blues, Flames and Red Wings
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of NY Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton indicated that he may not be done trading this offseason . Yesterday's move is the type of deal they would need to make if…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Scrivens, Red Wings, and Datsyuk
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero said he'd likely request a two-year deal for Kyle Palmieri in arbitration if they don't sign him to an extension before the hearing date. On Ben…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings targeted Matt Martin in free agency and offered him a front-loaded four year deal with a cap hit of $2.5 million per season.…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Lightning, Flyers, Flames, Stars, Wings and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Sources saying that the Wild have informed Thomas Vanek that he will be bought out. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: The Lightning have held preliminary talks with RFA Nikita Kucherov.…
Rumors III: Blues, Canadiens, Red Wings and Lightning
Craig Custance of ESPN: Multiple sources saying that Kevin Shattenkirk's is in play. It's not that they Blues don't like him, it has to do that they probably can't afford him when he becomes a free agent after next season.…
Morning Hits: Gagne, Gudlevskis, Boucher, Mantha, Avs and Sens
CSN Philly: Simon Gagne retired from the NHL yesterday. “Today, I want to thank my trainers and teammates,” Gagne said in a statement. “You inspired me to surpass myself. You made me understand that you need more than talent; it…
Detroit Red Wings 2015-16 Season Primer
Looking at the Detroit Red Wings heading into this season - outlook, potential lines, roster, top prospects, draft history, stats and season schedule. Projected 2015-16 Range: 3rd in the Atlantic, playoff bubble team 2014-15 record: 43-25-14, 100 points Where they finished:…
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…