NHL News: Quick, Thornton, Daley, Dubinsky, Kempny, Kunin and Aberg
Kings leave on a road trip today, will Quick be with them? Jon Rosen: Los Angeles Kings coach John Stevens said they will continue to evaluate goaltender Jonathan Quick. The Kings leave on a four-game road trip today. Stevens on Quick: “If not ready…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Washington Capitals
Can the Jets and Trouba agree on a new contract before their arbitration the week? Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: The Winnipeg Jets and Jacob Trouba have an arbitration hearing set for this Friday. Trouba is basically playing top…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Capitals, and Flyers
On the San Jose Sharks ... Paul Gackle: The Sharks continue to have contract talks with free agent Dylan DeMelo. GM Doug Wilson did say that they are comfortable going forward with Tim Heed, Joakim Ryan and Radim Simek if need be.…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, Jaroslav Halak, Minnesota Wild, and Philadelphia Flyers
On Patrick Maroon ... Jim Thomas: The St. Louis Blues and Patrick Maroon remain a possibility. On Jaroslav Halak ... Kevin Weekes: Have been told that as many as four teams have interest in goaltender Jaroslav Halak. A veteran of…
NHL Rumors: Doughty, Orpik, Khudobin, Sbisa, Rieder, Coyotes, and Red Wings
On Drew Doughty ... David Pagnotta: The Los Angeles Kings and defenseman Drew Doughty are in the process of a finalizing an eight-year contract extension. Doughty's extension will likely make him the highest paid player on the Kings, and will…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Orpik, Moore, Bernier, Grabner, Hickey, and the Islanders
On Artemi Panarin and the Columbus Blue Jackets ... L.A. Lariviere: Artemi Panarin's agent said that it's unlikely that he gets traded this offseason. Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen does want to know where he stands. L.A. Lariviere of TVA Sports:…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Red Wings, Jets, Flames, and Sabres
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Pierre LeBurn: The Kings are expected to start contract extension talks with Drew Doughty. They've had a few talks already about the overall concept of a deal and they'll get to the numbers soon.…
NHL News: Tax Implications, Coyotes, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Penguins and Capitals
On Tax Implications ... Gord Miller: An agent's response to TSN's piece on tax implications for different states and US/Canada: “The tax differences are important to a lot of players. Even though being paid US$ in Canada equalizes it somewhat, a…
NHL Rumors: Capitals Chose Lesser Offer On Grubauer … Capitals and Carlson Close
On the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals ... Dan Rosen: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan indicated that the Hurricanes offered the No. 42 pick for Philipp Grubauer and presumably Brooks Orpik. The Capitals took the No. 47 pick from the Avalanche…