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: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron
On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…
NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup
On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Campbell and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Don't expect the Lightning to be involved much in free agency when it gets underway as noon. On Brian Campbell ... George Richards: Heard that the Panthers offered Brian Campbell a one and…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Maple Leafs, Avs, Trade Bait and Flames
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: Former captain Dustin Brown: "can't say I agree with it honestly, but in saying that, I think Kopi's going to be a great captain." Jon Rosen: Brown on his relationship now with…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Okposo, Maple Leafs and Blackhawks
On Milan Lucic ... Frank Seravalli: The Oilers appear to the be the front-runners for Milan Lucic. Believe that Stars owner was part of a group that traveled to talk to Lucic. On Kyle Okposo ... Shaun Starr: According to…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Stars and Blackhawks
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Eric Staal ... Tom Gulitti: It doesn't sound like the door isn't completely closed on Eric Staal returning to Carolina, but at the moment he's looking at other options. He's been talking to other teams,…
NHL Rumors: Top 20 UFAs, Flames, Habs, Caps and Blue Jackets
Top 20 Unrestricted Free Agents ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen's top 20 UFAs 20.Teddy Purcell - Panthers 19. Kris Russell - Stars 18. Brian Campbell - Panthers 17. David Perron - Ducks 16. Lee Stempniak - Bruins 15.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Red Wings and Panthers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Sekeres understanding that the Canucks will buy out Chris Higgins and not Alex Burrows. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks have called the agents for Loui Eriksson, Mikkel Boedker, Darren Helm and Andrew Ladd.…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Stars and Penguins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings freed themselves of Pavel Datsyuk's cap hit and will now turn their attention to talking to potential free agents including Steven Stamkos. The…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Jets and Canucks
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Kuc: Source saying the Chicago Blackhawks are shopping Marcus Kruger and putting out feelers for Andrew Shaw. Pierre LeBrun: Hearing Marcus Kruger's name is out there. They still could use some cap space. Chris…