NHL Rumors: Oilers, Bruins, Hurricanes and Flames
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger: "There are whispers that it's going to be $14 million for Connor McDavid." Darren Dreger: (comment on the above tweet) That could be their asking price but it doesn't mean it's going…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Pierre LeBrun: The Flames are looking for a top-four defenseman and think they are looking at Travis Hamonic, Marc Methot and others. They are also trying to re-sign Michael Stone. On the New Jersey Devils…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota Wild
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels: After the conversations has had in the past week, think that Alex Galchenyuk will get traded. The Minnesota Wild remain the most likely landing spot for him. Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBrun said that "Marc…
NHL Rumors: Foo, Senators, Vegas and Penguins
On Spencer Foo ... Darren Dreger: Spencer Foo isn't expected to make a decision on where to play next year until next Monday or Tuesday. The Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, Vegas Golden Knights and Philadelphia Flyers. Dave Isaac: Have been…
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Calgary Flames and Arizona Coyotes
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Alex Galchenyuk is likely going to be traded, but contract talks with the Canadiens continue. David Pagnotta: Contract talks between the Montreal Canadiens and Alex Galchenyuk are ongoing. If the Canadiens receive an…
NHL News: Vegas on Expansion Draft Process … Some Protected Lists
On the Expansion Draft Process ... Vegas Golden Knights: Vegas updating the expansion draft process. "The Golden Knights organization is very pleased with how the expansion draft process has gone so far, through the NHL trade freeze which took effect…
NHL Trade: Arizona Coyotes Trade Mike Smith To The Calgary Flames
The Arizona Coyotes have traded goaltender Mike Smith to the Calgary Flames for a conditional 2018 third round pick, Brandon Hickey and the rights to Chad Johnson. The 35-year old Smith was drafted 161st overall in the 5th round of the…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames ... Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that the Coyotes and Flames are talking about a Mike Smith trade. Sarah McLellan: Mike Smith has a modified no-trade clause - eight team list that he won't accept…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: Talked to a General Manager yesterday who guessed that the Golden Knights already had three first round picks with more picks likely be added before Wednesday. Jim Matheson: There are some people…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Trying to Trade Dion Phaneuf
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources say that Senators GM Pierre Dorion is trying to trade defenseman Dion Phaneuf now that he wouldn't waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. The Senators would…
NHL Expansion Draft: Calgary Flames Primer
There's a lot of intrigue about what the Calgary Flames will do with protecting some of their players. We all know that their star players will be protected but it's some of the last forwards and the goaltender spot that…
NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Canucks and Maple Leafs
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: There is nothing new to report and will likely be quiet until after the expansion draft with regards to free agents Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks…