Rumors I: Proposing Some Potential Trade Scenarios
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at some future signings and trades that make sense but likely won't happen. 1. Hurricanes signing Marc Staal in the summer - the Rangers would like sign Staal for $5.5 million. The…
Rumors: Stars, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Kings, and Coyotes
Bob McKenzie: The Stars and Jason Spezza are close on a multi-year contract extension. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on contract extension talks with Jason Spezza. “We are having discussions, but I won’t go…
Rumors II: Sabres, Ducks, Penguins, Vegas, Jets, Flames and Wild
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Sabres may continue to hold on to Tyler Myers for awhile to see if the Red Wings become more interested in the right-handed defenseman or if the Stars come calling. Neither the Stars,…
Rumors II: Oilers, Blues, Leafs, Bruins, Jets, Sabres, Wings and Pens
The Fourth Period: Scouting Directors and management from the Blues, Blue Jackets and Maple Leafs have watched Oilers games recently. 22 scouts were at the Oilers-Coyotes game last week. Teams are looking at Jeff Petry, Nail Yakupov and Jordan Eberle.…
Rumors II: Radio Talk – Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres and Panthers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on the Oilers: "Maybe it's not the coach & it's the players. If it's the players then that falls on the GM." ... "I think they would probably go the trade route first " ... "I think is…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Oilers, Sabres and Penguins
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings need to upgrade their blueline this season. They were not able to add a right-handed puck moving defenseman through free agency or trade this offseason. Sabres Tyler Myers is at the top of…
Rumors III: Oilers, Panthers, Wings, Canes, Flyers, Flames and Bruins
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: From Friedman's 30 thoughts:It was rumored that the Panthers would prefer to move to the American Airlines Arena (where the Miami Heat play) but that idea was shot down. The Oilers are saying that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins…
Morning Hits: Wild, Jackets, Flyers, Stars, Penguins and Wings
Bob McKenzie: Wild's Josh Harding was suspended by the team because his fractured ankle was not a hockey-related injury. Harding is out indefinitely, and as long as he's out, he won't be paid by the Wild, nor will he count…
Rumors: Red Wings, Avalanche and Oilers
Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Tyler Myers and Mike Green were among the players the Red Wings looked at acquiring this offseason. The Wings inquired about Ryan Kesler but they didn't have the assets to acquire him or didn't want…
NHL Rumors II: Red Wings Trade Candidates … Yandle Talks Quieting
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings are done with the free agent market, and trade talks have slowed down. The Wings are still hoping to trade for a top-four right-handed defenseman. There is still the chance that they re-sign…
NHL Rumors I: Canucks, Red Wings, Predators, Flyers and Panthers
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: With Canucks signing Ryan Miller, it's believed that Jacob Markstrom has asked for a trade if they can. “That situation could work itself out over the summer,” Benning said. “The teams that are interested…
NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Yandle, Overpaying UFAs and Tocchet
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis has lot of decisions to go over and make this offseason. “I don’t foresee a major makeover,” he said. “We’ve got some pretty good pieces in place. I…