NHL Rumors VII: Wild, Stastny, Boyle, Gionta, Komarov, Babcock and Lecavalier
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild will be talking with Thomas Vanek's agent, but are also believed to significantly interested in Paul Stastny and Matt Niskanen. Both Stastny and Niskanen will want big, long-term deals, so they wouldn't be…
NHL Rumors VII: Greene, Draft, Marleau, Hartnell, Gionta, Isles, Stamkos and Ekblad
Darren Dreger: Kings and Matt Greene closing in on a four year, $10 million contract extension. Jimmy Murphy: Wouldn't be surprised if the Bruins tried to trade up at the draft. Gare Joyce: The Jets and Canucks have made series…
NHL Rumors VIII: Subban, Devils, Gionta, Callahan, Vanek and Alfredsson
Andy Strickland: P.K. Subban is looking for a bigger contract than the Blues gave Alex Pietrangelo, seven years and $45.5 million. Jason Gregor: If P.K. Subban was only asking for $6.5 million, the Canadiens would have already signed him. Source said…
NHL Rumors III: Thornton, Kesler, Panthers, Isles, Habs, Sens, Bruins, Rangers and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: If Joe Thornton agrees to be traded after signing a below market deal (three years, $20.25 million), he'll only to a 'five-star lock on paper." Friedman thinks the only way he'd agree to a trade would…
NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Kesler, Toews, Callahan, Gionta, Staal, Flames and Coyotes
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are at least one of six teams that have interest in Sharks Joe Thornton. That doesn't mean the teams have exchanged offers. There have been reports out of Chicago about a…
Morning Rumors I: Subban, Vanek, Bourque, Hayes and Babcock
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason focus of Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin. 1. Sign P.K. Subban to a long-term deal - There is the threat of an offer sheet as the cap is going and the unrestricted free agent market is…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Jets and Sabres
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: The Capitals already have $58.4 million committed to 21 players for next season. They only have three players who saw regular action this past season that will be UFAs. Mikhail Grabovski is reportedly looking…
Morning Rumors: Canucks, Penguins, Bruins, Devils, Lightning, Ducks, Oilers, Wings, Jackets and Coyotes
Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Canucks will have a fire sale at the draft with Ryan Kesler, Alex Edler and Kevin Bieksa likely to go. What does this mean to the Sedins? Will ownership let GM Mike Gillis do the…
2013-14 NHL Trade Deadline Feature: Montreal Canadiens
Written by Niels Lachmann (before yesterday's trade) Last year’s 1st-round exit of the Habs against the Senators lingers on in the minds of the passionate fans who fear a repeat. According to their expectations, the task is thus not only…
Afternoon Rumors I: Kesler, Edler, Luongo, Coyotes, Waivers, Callahan, McQuaid, Robidas and Gionta
Brian Lawton: Lawton says not to be surprised if Ryan Kesler ends up with the Blackhawks in a three way deal. There is a lot going on behind the scenes on this one. David Pagnotta: The Canucks have been telling…
Morning Rumors I: Habs Turn Down Bourque-Parenteau Offer? Other Avs and Canadiens Notes
Louis Jean: The Canadiens turn down a trade offer from the Avalanche, Rene Bourque for P.A. Parenteau. Adrian Dater: "Not true" Adrian Dater: The Avalanche made P.A. Parenteau a healthy scratch last night. Coach Patrick Roy said the decision was based on Parenteau…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Wild, Caps, Coyotes, Habs, Flames, Kings, Rangers, Leafs and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: There is increasing talk that the Sabres will trade goalie Ryan Miller, and it could happen before the Olympic Break. The goalie market is limited though. The Blues are mentioned, but GM Doug Armstrong…