NHL Rumors: Russell, Avalanche and Oilers
On Kris Russell ... Scott Lewis of Sportsnet: Joe Haggerty reported over the weekend that the Bruins were interested in Kris Russell. There were rumors that Russell turned down a four year, $17 million offer from the Maple Leafs, but…
Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Coyotes, Doan, Blues and Backes
On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are expected to dangle David Krejci or Ryan Spooner for a defenseman of the next few weeks. A source said that Kris Russell turned down a four year, $17…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings continue their search to improve their blueline. The Wings didn't see any free agent defenseman as a significant upgrade to their blueline and…
2016 NHL Free Agency: Examining The Biggest Losers
Written by Todd Cordell (@ToddCordell) NHL teams combined to dish out more than $617 million on the first day of free agency. There were some winners - notably teams that signed cheap, undervalued guys and elected not to give out massive…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…
NHL Rumors: Predictions, Predators, Bruins and Flames
Early Predications ... Darren Dreger: Not for sure, but early predictions are: Milan Lucic to the Edmonton Oilers, Frans Nielsen to the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Ladd to the New York Islanders and Loui Eriksson to the Vancouver Canucks. Bob…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Eriksson, Vanek and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that Milan Lucic has narrowed his decision to two teams. Pierre LeBrun: Not sure which teams are the final two, but the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars are among…
NHL News: Six Put On Waivers For Purpose Of Buyout
On buyouts ... Bob McKenzie: On buyout waivers today: Lauri Korpikoski (EDM), Matt Carle (TB), Jared Boll (CBJ), Dennis Seidenberg (BOS), Matt Greene (LA), Barret Jackman (NSH). A collection of buyout images with cost, savings and cap hit from General…
NHL Rumors: Matt Martin and Cam Fowler
On Matt Martin ... Craig Custance: Martin will do well in free agency and will get more money than people might think. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Martin is prepared for free agency, though he still hopes a deal could get…
NHL Rumors: On Milan Lucic
On the Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks ... DJ Bean: Milan Lucic said that the report that he's agreed to a deal with the Oilers is "bulls*@^." Lucic said he's obviously not ruling them, out but…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Staal, Nichushkin, Weise and Trouba
On the New Jersey Devils ... Jim Matheson: The Devils are looking to add some scoring - Ryan Nugent-Hopkins?. Defenseman Damon Severson is in play. The Oilers have likely been investigating him. On Eric Staal ... John Shannon: Three or…