Rumors: Stamkos, Isles, Kings, Devils, Avs, and Blue Jackets
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: There has been no indication that a Steven Stamkos - Tampa Bay Lightning contract extension is close. "It's been kind of the same for the past couple weeks, it hasn't effected me," said…
Rumors: Kopitar, Stamkos, Sabres and Devils
Luke Fox of SportsNet: There appears to be a big gap in contract talks between the Kings and Anze Kopitar, but Kopitar said there is no reason to panic. “There’s no reason for me to panic. There’s no reason for…
Rumors II: Kopitar, Yandle, and Stamkos
Pierre LeBrun: Anze Kopitar said it would be ideal if he signed a contract extension with the Kings before the start of the season, but realizes that it is a business. Andrew Gross of The Record: Gross wonders that since…
Rumors and Notes: Canadian Dollar, Stamkos, Kopitar, and Ferland
Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman said earlier this offseason that his No. 1 priority was to sign Steven Stamkos to contract extension. Training camp is only two weeks away and an extension doesn't appear…
Rumors: Kopitar, Lucic, Staal, Ward, and Rakell
Jon Rosen of LA Kings Insider: Don't expect the Kings and Anze Kopitar to agree to a contract extension in the immediate future. Kings GM Dean Lombardi said that they are "not even in the ballpark" when asked if they…
Rumors and Notes: Kings, Blues, and Predators
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: If Milan Lucic was traded somewhere other than LA, he may already have a contract extension in place. Signing him now would likely cost less than signing him after this season. The Kings first…
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 and Notes: Leafs, Kings, Devils, Kane, Sutter and Werenski
Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Trade speculation will continue to follow Maple Leafs Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul, Tyler Bozak and others. It's not a great time for the Leafs to be dumping salaries and retaining any salary as they…
Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part I: Ranking Forwards 6 to 10
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Rumors I: Hagelin, Flyers, Paajarvi, Kopitar, Oduya, Semin and Moore
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: Ducks GM Bob Murray has already been talking with the agent for newly acquired Carl Hagelin, and they are making progress on a new contract. "We are making progress," Barry said in an e-mail…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Wild, Stars, Sharks and Kings
On the Leafs ... Shahanan said other teams were asking Leafs to retain more salary than Pittsburgh. "We thought this was the best deal that we had."— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) July 1, 2015 @simmonssteve on TSN: Tyler Bozak will be…