NHL Rumors: Tavares, Nash, Calvert, Roussel, de Haan, Beagle, Perron, Hickey, Neal, and Reaves
On John Tavares ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on John Tavares: "I got nothin'." Arthur Staple: Sounding like the Tavares situation will extend into tomorrow. On Rick Nash ... John Shannon: "Further on Rick Nash’s decision to…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Burrows, JvR, Ennis, Kempny, de Haan, Pateryn, Faulk, Hutton, Sparks, and Pickard
On Artemi Panarin ... Dan Milstein: (Panarin's agent) "Rumors that Artemi Panarin is looking to move to a big city so girlfriend can have more modeling opportunities is absolutely not true. She hasn’t modeled in over 3 years. No plans…
NHL Rumors: New York Islanders – Tavares, Goaltending, Defensemen and Centers
On the New York Islanders ... John Shannon: There is no timeline for John Tavares to make a decision, and it's being described as day-to-day. "Should be noted the Islanders’ advantage of offering an 8th year expires midnight on June…
NHL Rumors: Panarin, Maroon, Kings, Plekanec, Canadiens and the Blues
On Artemi Panarin ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on Panarin: "I think he's looking for more bright lights, big city, his girlfriend is very successful in the modelling business, I think they would like to move on to a bigger city with…
NHL Rumors: Slow Trade Market, Avs, Flyers, Canucks, de Haan, Schaller, Archibald, and Vanek
On the slow trade market, and free agency ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: Is John Tavares and a few other pending free agents holding up the trade market? “I don’t really know why, but that’s probably a…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks – Goaltending, Defense, Left Winger and Hossa
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun Times: The Blackhawks currently have more than $10 million in salary cap space. They are needing to add a goaltender - Carter Hutton, Robin Lehner, and Cam Ward are…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: (interview with Mitch Marner) Marner will be restricted free agent after next season but is eligible for an extension after July 1st. When asked if he's ready for…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Boston Bruins
On the Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes ... Mark Lazerus of Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks just signed 2017 first-round draft pick and defenseman Henri Jokiharju. Their work on their blue line won't be finished there as GM Stan Bowman…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, NY Rangers and the NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Jim Toth: Sources are saying that pending RFA defenseman Jacob Trouba has told his agent that he wants to remain in Winnipeg and wants to sign a long-term deal. Trouba's agent Kurt Overhardt wouldn't comment.…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – van Riemsdyk, Bozak, Nylander, and the Blue Line
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star: James van Riemsdyk possibly walked out the Maple Leafs dressing room on Friday for possibly the last time. “Definitely a weird feeling, possibly walking out of here for…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers – Chiarelli, Rattie, Nugent-Hopkins, Defensive Needs and Potential Targets
On the Edmonton Oilers ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers CEO and Vice Chair Bob Nicholson said they are evaluating things, but GM Peter Chiarelli will return next season as their GM. “I am here today to tell…
The Montreal Canadiens Are Facing A Crucial Off-Season
A year after finishing atop the Atlantic Division, the Montreal Canadiens will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons. They're one of the league's lowest-scoring teams and among the worst defensive clubs. Injuries to key players, such as goaltender Carey…