NHL Rumors IV: Potential Oilers Targets, McGinn, Larsson, Boyle and Sabres
Mark Spector of SportsNet: The Oilers core players are likely remaining with the team. “Because I know how difficult it is to acquire those pieces,” says MacTavish, who has had this discussion with his own people, with other GMs, and…
NHL Rumors III: Richards, Leino, Green and the Capitals
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger: "Brad Richards I do believe will be bought out by the New York Rangers" Stephen Whyno in the Winnipeg Free Press: Brad Richards is a strong candidate to be bought out from his remaining six years and…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins, Blackhawks, Predators, Sabres and Compliance Buyouts
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Well there’s going to be changes because we have so many UFAs. And we don’t have a lot of cap space," Rutherford told a small group of reporters. "Are you asking me…
Morning Hits: Panthers, Leafs, Nicholson, Draft, Couturier and 2014-15 Schedule
Darren Dreger: Panthers GM Dale Tallon confirmed that the five finalists for the coaching vacancy are Dan Bylsma, Ron Wilson, Gerard Gallant, Marc Crawford and Bill Peters. Harvey Fialkov: Have been told that the Panthers will hire a new coach…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Bruins
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The unrestricted free agent pool is not deep, so teams may look towards the trade market. The Penguins and Sharks could be looking to make some big changes. Blues GM Doug Armstrong isn't…
NHL News and Rumors: Penguins Hire Rutherford, Fire Bylsma
The Penguins have hired former Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford to be their new GM and have fired head coach Dan Bylsma. Some thoughts and rumors surrounding these moves: Luke DeCock: Rutherford may not have been interested in the long-term rebuilding…
NHL Rumors V: Red Wings, Canucks, Oilers, Penguins, Senators and Sabres
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings are exploring trade and rating pending free agents. They are expected to have between $10 to $12 million in cap space after re-signing restricted free agents Danny DeKeyser, Riley…
NHL Rumors I: Trade Talks Heating Up, Weber Staying, Top Picks Getting Interest
Craig Custance of ESPN: With this year's draft not having many "NHL ready" players, some GMs will be looking for immediate help via the trade route. “I do think there’s more based on the conversations I’m having. I think there…
NHL Rumors IV: Vegas, Sabres, Senators, Canucks, Sharks and Penguins
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Las Vegas has already started building a 20,000 seat area on the Vegas strip by MGM and AEG. “I haven’t been there to look at the arena,” Bettman said during a conversation last week. “I…
NHL Rumors I: Stewart, Canadiens, Burmistrov, Penguins and Yeo
Chris Ryndak of Sabres.com: Sabres Chris Stewart knows his name will be in the rumor mill and that he could be on the move again. “I don’t think it’s going to take that long to turn it around here. Obviously…
Morning Hits: Weise, Emmerton, Avs, Panthers, Stars and Sabres
Chris Johnston: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Dale Weise does not have a head injury from John Moore's hit. Brian Wilde: If there Canadiens were to say that Weise suffered a concussion, he would have had to been symptom free…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins and Flyers … Big Money Niskanen and Neal’s Trade Value
William DePaoli: Source saying the Penguins have interviewed Julien BriseBois, Jason Botterill, Tom Fitzgerald and Pierre McGuire for the GM vacancy. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins Matt Niskanen may be looking for a six year deal in the $33 million range according to a…