Rumors I: Ducks, Rangers and Red Wings
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Ducks. 1. A long-term deal for Ryan Kesler - Kesler has a year left at $5 million, and his next deal won't be as cap friendly. He'll be 31-years old when his…
Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers
Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…
Rumors III: Blues Offseason Notes and Sabres Goalie Search
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The Blues have six pending UFAs: Barret Jackman, Zbynek Michalek, Chris Butler, Chris Porter, Olli Jokinen and Marcel Goc. There is a chance that none of them return next season. Blues GM Doug…
Rumors III: The Oilers Have Multiple Options and Potential Targets
Jim Matheson on the Edmonton Journal: The odds of the Oilers trading the first overall pick are "less than zero" according to GM Craig MacTavish. Will they now look to move one of their other centers or move one of…
Rumors: Oilers, Canes, Stars, Toffoli, Jagr, McIntrye and Coyotes
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers still have Ben Scrivens under contract for next season, but they will look at adding another goalie this offseason. The Oilers could dangle the first round pick they received from the Penguins…
Rumors: Jagr, Bozak, Neil, Coaches, Oilers and Penguins
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr to the Czech Sport Daily. “The chances that I will sign new contract with Florida are pretty good,” Jagr, 43, told the European outlet Tuesday. With the Panthers missing the playoffs, Jagr is considering…
Quick Hits: Hearing for Boll, Lundqvist, Malkin, Benn and Line Combos
NHL player safety: Blue Jackets Jared Boll will have a hearing for his illegal check to the head of Ducks Patrick Maroon. Aaron Portzline: There was no penalty called on the play and Maroon remained in the game, but there…
Rumors II: Goalie Trade Market and the Devils Coaching Situation
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Cam Talbot has stepped up in Henrik Lunqvist's absence, allowing seven goals in his past eight starts, with a .967 save percentage. Talbot's trade value is an open question. They may not be…
Rumors I: Kane, Bruins, Jagr, Sens, Rangers and Ducks
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Senaators have called the Jets about Evander Kane, but they may not really be in the mix at this point. The Jets asking price may be too high for them, mainly the 1st round pick.…
Rumors I: Alfredsson, Rangers, Oilers and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators talked to Daniel Alfredsson this summer about returning to the team for this season. Both owner Eugene Melnyk and GM Bryan Murray spoke Alfredsson, but were told that he'd made a commitment…
Quick Hits: Leafs, Trophies and Starting Goalies
Jonas Siegel: The Maple Leafs have recalled Josh Leivo on an emergency basis, stemming from Daniel Winnik's injury. His status is still unknown. Mike Brophy: Maple Leafs Phil Kessel and Daniel Winnik are not at their morning skate. Pierre LeBrun of…
Morning Hits: Hanzal Fined, Lupul and Carlyle, Kabanov, Selanne and Talbot
NHL Player Safety: Coyotes Martin Hanzal was fined $5,000 for high-sticking Canucks David Booth. Mark Masters: Maple Leafs Joffrey Lupul has had to move out of position from the left side to the right. Lupul said: "It’s been tough. Ideally, I want…