NHL Rumors: Smith, Stars, Williams, Canucks, Boyle and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension. Bob McKenzie: Smith's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million. Chris Nichols: Darren…
NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers
On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Can't see the Blackhawks have any interest in bringing defenseman Johnny Oduya back. Mark Lazerus: (asked about Patrick Sharp rumors to Chicago) Haven't come across that rumor but everyone that has spoken with…
NHL Rumors: Rosen’s Five Teams To Watch This Week
On Five teams to watch this week ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: New York Rangers - the Rangers have $20 million in cap space and some holes to fill. They need a top-nine center and maybe two overall. They need…
NHL Rumors: NY Rangers – Defenseman, Expansion, Raanta, Free Agents
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The New York Rangers are actively talking to teams that could have protection issues with defensemen or teams that might be willing to trade a top-right handed defenseman.…
NHL Rumors: Top 30 UFAs … NY Islanders and John Tavares
On the Top 30 unrestricted free agents ... Frank Seravalli: Top 30 UFAs that could be available on July 1st. Kevin Shattenkirk - Washington T.J. Oshie - Washington Alexander Radulov - Montreal Karl Alzner - Washington Martin Hanzal - Minnesota…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Stepan, Lindberg, and Smith
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers management need to realize that they are not a free agent signing or a buyout away from being a serious Stanley Cup contender next season. Derek…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Lightning: The 34-year old Peter Budaj will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, but the Lightning are interested in bringing Budaj back next season to backup…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Calgary Flames ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: The Dallas Stars traded for and took goaltender Ben Bishop off the market. The Flames were interested in Bishop. Options now for the Flames in net include: Jimmy Howard…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Offseason Priorities and Looking At Each Position
On the New York Rangers ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at three offseason priorities for the New York Rangers. 1. Roster moves to get ready for the expansion draft: The Rangers currently will have to expose a good player…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Changes Likely Coming To Rangers Core
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Changes will be coming to the New York Rangers and their core of Henrik Lundqvist, Dan Girardi, Marc Staal, Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello.…