NHL Rumors: Kevin Hayes and the 2015 Winter Classic
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Source confirms that the Bruins have interest in UFA Kevin Hayes. Hayes is looking for a situation where he could compete for an NHL roster spot this season. That wouldn't happen in Chicago. Jarome Iginla and…
NHL Rumors III: Devils, Red Wings, Hayes, Burmistrov and Bissonnette
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Both Devils GM Lou Lamoreillo and owner Josh Harris say that there has been no thought of bringing back Ilya Kovalchuk. Lamoriello said that Kovalchuk is unable to return before 2018-19. “I’ll answer that the…
NHL Rumors III: Treliving Talks Flames … Trotz Talks Second Line Center
Aaron Vickers of Flames.nhl.com: Flames GM Brad Treliving on their current roster. “One of the things that help you improve is creating internal competition at all positions. You look at our team right now. We’ve got some young forwards that…
Salary Cap Outlook – The Pacific Division
Continuing on from where we left off with the Central Division, it’s now time to take a look at final division in the NHL, the Western Conferences teams, Pacific Division. *All figures according to CapGeek.com, with the Salary Cap being…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Flames and Rangers
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Dave Poulin appeared to know that he would be let go. Claude Loiselle didn't think he would be let go despite knowing that changes were coming. Talk is that Poulin and Brendan Shanahan didn't…
NHL Rumors I: Calgary, McCann, Bishop, Sens
Scott Cruickshank of The Calgary Herald: The Flames have re-signed goaltender Joni Ortio to a new two-year deal, and Cruichskank says to expect RFA's Lance Bouma and Mark Cundari to be signed in the next few days. “We really think a…
NHL News: Leafs, Rangers, Ducks and Flames
Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs fire assistant GMs Claude Loiselle and Dave Poulin, and hire Kyle Dubas. James Mirtle: Brandan Shanahan's biggest stamp, one of the sharpest, upcoming executives. Steve Simmons: There will be one or two more front office…
NHL Rumors III: Friedman’s Final Thoughts of the Summer
Elliotte Friedman: Teams could be eyeing Coyotes Antoine Vermette, who has one year left on his deal. GM Don Maloney would like to sign to an extension.Have to think Ryan O'Reilly will follow Paul Stastny out of town. There is…
NHL Rumors IV: Hayes, Rangers, Bruins and Hiller
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Blackhawks are still talking to Kevin Hayes about a contract, but if he's not signed by August 15th, he'll become UFA. The Rangers will be just one of the teams that will be…
NHL Rumors I: Ennis-Sabres All But Official … Colburne Expects To Avoid Arbitration
Kevin Weekes: Tyler Ennis is believed to have agreed to five-year deal with the Sabres in the $23 million range, a $4.6 million salary cap. Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Multiple sources saying the Sabres have signed Ennis, but…
NHL Rumors II: Interesting Free Agents, Gardiner, Subban and the Senators
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at 10 interesting free agents that are still available: 1. Steve Ott 2. Dany Heatley 3. Martin Brodeur 4. Dustin Penner 5. Daniel Winnik 6. Brenden Morrow 7. Lee Stempniak 8. Derek…
NHL News: 20 Players File For Arbitration … Sides Working to Get Deals Done
NHLPA: 20 Players filed for salary arbitration yesterday. Brandon McMillan (Ari), Matt Bartkowski (Bos), Joe Colborne (Cal), Cameron Gaunce and Antoine Roussel (Dal), Jimmy Hayes (Fla) Dwight King (LA), Justin Fontain (Min), Lars Eller and P.K. Subban, Mattias Ekholm (Nas),…