NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, and Montreal Canadiens
On Barry Trotz ... Darren Dreger: Sources saying the New York Islanders and Barry Trotz are getting close to a deal for Trotz to become their next head coach. John Shannon: Hearing that the Islanders and two other teams are…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens … Eight To 10 Expressed Some Interest In Ilya Kovalchuk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of FRS Hockey: Bob McKenzie was on TSN 1290 and was talking about the Montreal Canadiens and how there is likely more change coming. “And I think certainly in the case of the…
NHL Rumors: Barry Trotz, Los Angeles Kings, and the Boston Bruins
Where Will Barry Trotz land? Rory Boylen of Sportsnet opines about what could be next for Barry Trotz. After the New York Islanders, there are few, if any, fits. Even if teams would consider an upgrade, what would the price…
NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins – Krug, Krejci, Backes, Kovalchuk and Nash
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of NBC Sports: The Bruins signed defenseman Matt Grzelcyk to a two-year, $2.8 million deal on Friday. Getting him signed to a reasonably priced contract could play a role in trade talks leading…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Stars, Sabres, Kovalchuk, Lucic, Hutton, Grubauer and Carlson
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Jay Zawaski: Have been told that trading Marian Hossa's contract this offseason is a "priority" for the Blackhawks. On the Dallas Stars ... Jim Matheson: The Stars 2017 first-round pick Miro Heiskanen is heading to…
NHL Rumors: Teams Eyeing Noah Hanifin … Bruins Would Rather Move Backes Over Krejci
On Noah Hanifin ... Jimmy Murphy: It has been reported already that the Boston Bruins and Vancouver Canucks have shown serious interest in Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin. The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche are also interested. Jimmy Murphy: Things to…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Bruins
On the Washington Capitals ... John Shannon: As of Friday night as 7:00 PM, have been told that the Capitals hadn't offered head coach Barry Trotz a contract yet. As of that time, there had been no meetings planned. On…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and the Boston Bruins
On the Calgary Flames ... Tim Campbell of NHL.com: Flames GM Brad Treliving said they'd like to back into the first-round, but it takes a good piece to do so. "The cost of getting into Round 1 is steep right…
NHL Rumors: Canucks … Kovalchuk, Skinner, Hurricanes and Bruins
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: If the Canuck are looking to add some size and grit in the free agent market, have been hearing that pending UFA center Jay Beagle is one player they could be looking at. Rick…
Potential Destinations For Free Agent Winger Ilya Kovalchuk
After a five-year absence, Ilya Kovalchuk is preparing to return to the NHL. The left winger "retired" in 2013, allowing him to break his 15-year contract with the New Jersey Devils to sign with KHL club SKA St. Petersburg. Having…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Senators, Oilers, and Bruins
On the Colorado Avalanche and Ottawa Senators ... Tom Hunter: The Avs director of amateur scouting Alan Hepple said they aren't ruling out the Senators handing over the No. 4 pick this year so they can retain their 2019 first-round pick and not…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Boston Bruins
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Mark Lazerus of Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks just signed 2017 first-round draft pick and defenseman Henri Jokiharju. Their work on their blue line won't be finished there as GM Stan Bowman…