NHL Rumors I: Wings, Sharks, Niskanen, Fiddler, Boyle, Gretzky and Carlyle
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Red Wings GM Ken Holland won't let teams talk to their Grand Rapids (AHL) coach Jeff Blashill. They can't afford to lose him if they can't sign coach Mike Babcock to a long-term deal.…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Alfredsson, Capitals GM Candidates, Flames and Canucks
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some early offseason priorities for Red Wings GM Ken Holland. 1. Add an impact defenseman - the will have cap space this summer as David Legwand, Daniel Alfredsson, Mikael Samuelsson, Todd Bertuzzi, Kyle Quincey, Jonas Gustavsson…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Capitals, Avalanche, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Penguins and Flames
Craig Custance of ESPN: Three things the Lightning will have to decide on this offseason: 1. Make a decision of Ryan Callahan - the Lightning would like to keep him, but there will be a limit on what they will want…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Senators, Rangers, Flames, Oilers and Sabres
The Fourth Period: There has been talk that the Hurricanes could look to trade Eric Staal this offseason. "I've been here a long time. I love it here. I've had success here. I know and I believe we can again,…
Quick Hits: Coaches, Analyzing Payrolls, Cap Numbers and Senators
John Shannon: Coaches receiving a vote of confidence in Edmonton, Ottawa, Calgary, and Long Island. Allan Walsh: "Analyzing NHL payrolls (Cap $64.3M), direct correlation in spending below $60M and NOT making playoffs. (8 teams below, 1 in playoffs). 8 teams have won Stanley…
Odds of Winning Tonight’s NHL Draft Lottery Drawing
The NHL will hold their draft lottery drawing tonight at 8:00 PM EST. The odds of obtaining the first overall pick are as follows: 1st - 25.0% - Buffalo Sabres 2nd - 18.8% - Florida Panthers 3rd - 14.2% -…
Morning Rumors III: Ovechkin, Halak, Flames Free Agents, Maple Leafs and Torts
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Alex Ovechkin on "which coach provided the best way to play" "I was not comfortable playing with Hunter’s system and I’m comfortable with system and I was comfortable with Bruce system as well. Be honest…
NHL Rumors I: Weber, Kesler, Edler, Reimer, Tavares and Ward
Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile said that Shea Weber will definitely be in Nashville next season. Ben Kuzma: Canucks Ryan Kesler: "I didn't ask for a trade. It's best to keep that in house. Not going to comment — it's…
NHL Rumors II: Avalanche, Jets, Flames and Phaneuf
Benjamin Hochman of the Denver Post: Josh Kroenke, the Avs president, on if he sees the Avalanche making a big free-agent splash with offseason: "We're always looking for ways to improve our team," he said. "I think the players we've…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Isles, Caps, Canes, Canadiens, Panthers, Leafs, Predators and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Canucks ownership will need to decide if one or both of John Tortorella and Mike Gillis will be back. Expect Flames coach Bob Hartley to return next season. Top candidates to for the Flames…
NHL Rumors: Bolland, Panthers, Capitals, Seattle, Canucks, Leafs, Gaudreau and Mason
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: There have been no contract talks between Dave Bolland and the Maple Leafs since early February. “Nothing is happening right now,” Thun said. “We exchanged proposals prior to the Olympics and we were significantly…