Rumors III: Devils, Canadiens, Flyers, Jets, and Hurricanes
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Devils Travis Zajac has a no-trade clause, and a few sources including his agent, are pushing back against trade rumors and downplaying that anything happening at this time. Oilers VP of Hockey Ops Craig MacTavish attended…
Rumors: Hurricanes, Flyers, and Capitals
Renaud Lavoie of Le Journal de Montreal: (s/t Pro Hockey Talk) (through google translate) Eric Staal is looking for approximately $9 million a season. Mike Halford: Halford points out that Mark Giordano also reportedly asked for $9 million to start…
Rumors: Byfuglien, Bruins, Flyers, Oilers, and Leafs
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A trade for Dustin Byfuglien would start with a package similar to what they got for Milan Lucic - a first round pick, roster player and a top prospect. It would likely be more than that.…
Rumors: Backes, Seidenberg and Players Who Could be Traded
Sam Carchidi: Flyers GM Ron Hextall indirectly denied a report that they inquired about Blues David Backes. Brayden Schenn's name was mentioned in the rumor. Tim Panaccio: GM Hextall shot down Backes trade rumors, referencing past rumors involving the Flyers…
Rumors I: Canucks, Bruins, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Capitals
Elliotte Friedman: The Canucks and Brandon Sutter are working on a contract extension. Hearing that it could be for five years and just under $4.4 million. Renaud Lavoie: Bruins GM Don Sweeney is said to be negotiating with free agent…
Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…
Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants
Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…
Rumors: Elias, Schenn, Sobotka, Ford, Sharks and Savard
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello plans to add two scores for next season. Patrik Elias hasn't had the greatest season, but he believes he can bounce back to 2013-14 form (53 points in 65 games) or…
Rumors I: Lecavalier, Jagr, Roy and the Blackhawks
Randy Miller of NJ.com: The Flyers were close to trading Vincent Lecavalier last summer, once to the Panthers in June and to the Predators twice in July according to source. Source saying that ownership of the Panthers and Predators called…
Rumors I: Tradability of Flyers Forwards and Defense
Tom Dougherty and Tim Riday: The Flyers won't be buyers at the deadline. Tradability of some of their forwards Vincent Lecavalier (34) 2014-2015 cap hit: $4.5 million Contract after 2015: $4.5 million; $3 million; $3 million; UFA. Possible landing spots: Nashville Tradability scale: 3…
The LA Kings Put Mike Richards On Waivers
Elliotte Friedman: The LA Kings have put Mike Richards on waivers. John Hoven: The Kings had been working on multiple deals that involved Richards over the weekend. The last one fell through last night. Rich Hammond: The bottom line is…
Rumors II: Oilers, Pens, Blues, Canes, Preds, Flyers and Rangers
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson is sure the Penguins have called the Oilers about David Perron in their search for a top-six winger. Matheson wonders if the Penguins have called UFA Ray Whitney. Have to think Martin Brodeur…