NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…
NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Canucks, Wings and Blackhawks
On the Goalie Market ... Craig Custance: Have been told that there are "six or seven" backup goalies available. Craig Custance: Leafs fans may not be happy with the return for James Reimer, but it was a buyer's market for…
NHL Rumors: Alex Burrows, and the Anaheim Ducks
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks winger Alex Burrows denied the Elliotte Friedman's report that he'd waive his no-trade clause if the Canucks asked him. “I learned about it after the (Saturday) game,” said…
Rumors: Ducks, Stars, Leafs, Predators and Flyers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Anton Khudobin is third on the Ducks goalie depth chart. He has a $2.25 million cap hit, and with the lack of teams looking for a goalie, it's not…
Rumors III: Ducks, Blues, Jets, and Capitals
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens of the OC Register: After the Ducks acquired Dustin Tokarski yesterday, they now have plenty of depth in goal. The Ducks are believed to be testing out the market for Anton Khudobin, who…
Rumors II: Ducks and Most Difficult to Trade
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Chris Johnston: Early sense is that nobody will claim Anton Khudobin off waivers - $2.25 million is too much for added depth. Chris Nichols of Today's Slapsho: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on the how…
Afternoon Hits: Injuries, Waivers and Roster Note
On the New York Rangers ... NY Rangers: Coach Alain Vigneault said that Dan Girardi is day-to-day with swelling in his knee and won't be in the lineup. Andrew Gross: Derek Stepan (ribs) and Kevin Klein (oblique) wore non-contact jersey's…
Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Blues, Ducks, Jets and Sharks
On the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers ... Joe Pack of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman said that teams are calling the Capitals about forward Marcus Johansson. The Capitals may be waiting it out to see if Andre Burakovsky can fully take…
Afternoon Hits: Doan, Roster Notes, Lines and Starting Goalies
Scott Burnside of ESPN: On Coyotes Shane Doan ... Doan on if this season is his last and if there would be regrets that he didn't choose another path as his career was winding down? "I understand it would be…
Rumors and Notes: Hawks, Sabres, Stars, Leafs, Kings and More
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Source is saying that the Blackhawks are actively looking for a defenseman. Their top four are set - Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Niklas Hjalmarsson and Trevor Daley. Their bottom…
Anaheim Ducks 2015-16 Season Primer
First up in our team season primer series is the Anaheim Ducks. 2014-15 Record: 51-24-7, 109 points (1st Place in Pacific Division and Western Conference) 2014-15 Outcome: Lost in Western Conference Final to Chicago Total Cap hit: $63,964,164 Total Salary: $64,985,000 Salary…
Rumors VI: Ducks and Gibson, Sharks and Penguins
On the Ducks and John Gibson ... Ducks GM Bob Murray emphatically shut down any talk of a John Gibson trade. ``John Gibson is not getting traded, so put that out there.''— Pierre LeBrun (@Real_ESPNLeBrun) June 27, 2015 Murray reiterated…