Rumors III: Capitals, Devils, Oilers, Sharks and Sabres
Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that re-signing Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson and Nate Schmidt are his top priorities. “I think we can get reasonable contracts on all of them, and then we’ll…
Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…
Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…
Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers, Stars and Sharks
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Gazette: The Penguins have traded away early round draft picks in the past to make runs at the cup. They traded their first rounder this year to the Oilers for David Perron. GM Jim Rutherford…
Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs
Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…
Rumors III: Offseason Priorities For The Bruins
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: To-do list for Bruins GM Don Sweeney. 1. Sign Dougie Hamilton before July 1st - the Oilers or Sabres are two teams that could offer sheet Hamilton.2. Make a decision on Milan Lucic - need to…
Rumors I: Sabres Coaching Candidates And Looking To Move No. 21
ESPN: Craig Custance reported yesterday that the Penguins have given permission to the Sabres to speak with Dan Bylsma. John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres will be talking to Bylsma, but GM Tim Murray wouldn't confirm that they…
Rumors IV: Crowded Crease in Ottawa and Talking to RFAs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Sabres, Oilers and Sharks called the Senators about Robin Lehner before the Senators locked up Andrew Hammond for three years. Some teams may be more interested in Craig Anderson, who doesn't…
Rumors III: Babcock Fallout with Leafs and Sabres
Shawn Stepner: League sources saying the Sabres thought they had a deal in principle with Mike Babcock two days ago. Was around the same term and money as the Leafs, might have even been nine years. Tim Graham: The Sabres…
Rumors I: Coaching – Red Wings, Sabres and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Mike Babcock to ESPN yesterday. "I hope to make a decision by morning, but I'm still very much undecided," Babcock told ESPN.com. Babcock talked with both the Red Wings and Sabres yesterday. Source saying that Sabres…
Rumors I: Coaching – Oilers, Sharks, Wings and Sabres
Gene Principe: Expected that the Oilers name Todd McLellan as their new head coach at 2 pm MT. Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Source saying that it was Mike Babcock who initiated the talks with the Sharks. Other potential…
Rumors I: Four Teams In On Babcock … Leafs GM/Coaching Search
Ansar Khan of MLive: Wonder if Mike Babcock will take less to remain Red Wings where his family is comfortable, or will he take the best offer and move on?The Red Wings expect a decision by Friday at the latest.Four…