NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Seth Jones and Trade Bait
On Eric Staal ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: One Eastern Conference GM on Eric Staal and that he could be a good buy-low free agent. "It'll be a worthwhile investment," said the GM. "Great team guy. He knows the game.…
NHL Rumors: Ladd Suitors, and the Detroit Red Wings
On Andrew Ladd ... Darren Dreger: Among the teams that are interested in Andrew Ladd are the Islanders, Predators, Lightning and Canadiens. When Steven Stamkos' situation is settled, the next wave of signings will begin. Adam Vingan: Wonder if Ladd…
NHL Rumors: Matt Martin and Cam Fowler
On Matt Martin ... Craig Custance: Martin will do well in free agency and will get more money than people might think. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Martin is prepared for free agency, though he still hopes a deal could get…
NHL Rumors: On Milan Lucic
On the Milan Lucic, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks ... DJ Bean: Milan Lucic said that the report that he's agreed to a deal with the Oilers is "bulls*@^." Lucic said he's obviously not ruling them, out but…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Stars and Penguins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings freed themselves of Pavel Datsyuk's cap hit and will now turn their attention to talking to potential free agents including Steven Stamkos. The…
NHL Rumors: Habs, Oilers, Wild, Ducks, Flames and More
On some trades that didn't happen ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some members of the Jets scouting staff were high on Matthew Tkachuk. Looking like Loui Eriksson will hit the open market with term being the issue with…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Blues, Ducks, Jets, Stars and Wild
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers were among the teams that talked to the St. Louis Blues about Kevin Shattenkirk. Bruins GM Don Sweeney said that cost to acquire a top-defenseman was very high. "The acquisition…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Penguin, Panthers, Canucks and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Sabres GM Tim Murray would likely trade Tyler Ennis for Ducks Cam Fowler. The Ducks may be looking to move Fowler because of the expansion draft and that he could be wiling to go to free…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Jackets, Shattenkirk, Ducks, Hawks and Rangers
On the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets ... I have seen Brad Treliving and Jarmo Kekäläinen speaking on floor a few times. Trade up/down? Would CGY take Bobrovsky salary? #NHLDraft2016 — Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) June 24, 2016 Teams are…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Lightning, Flyers, Flames, Stars, Wings and More
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo: Sources saying that the Wild have informed Thomas Vanek that he will be bought out. On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: The Lightning have held preliminary talks with RFA Nikita Kucherov.…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Ducks, Shattenkirk, Kings, Bruins and More
*** A couple quick posts with embedded tweets to get them out there before they are dated *** On the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks ... #Sabres like analytics. They like Fowler. Analytics crowd not big on Fowler. Will be…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Bob McKenzie: The Red Wings are not in a hurry to dump Pavel Datsyuk's salary cap hit. The Wings know the asset they would have to move, but they don't want to pay that…