Tag: Cam Ward

NHL Rumors: Goalie Market, Isles, Blues, Canadiens and Canucks

On the New York Islanders ... Chris Botta: Islanders coach Jack Capuano "publicly bemoans" them losing free agents, but the Islanders didn't make a single contract offer to Kyle Okposo. Matt Larkin of The Hockey News: The Islanders three goalie situation…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blues, Carlyle, Ladd, Isles, Rangers and More

On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes are close to re-signing Cam Ward to a two-year contract extension. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Wouldn't be a surprise if the Blues re-signed Kyle Brodziak. On Randy…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Flames and Hurricanes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Amanda Stein: P.A. Paranteau on a potential deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs: "I'm still in play, lets put it this way. I would love to go back to TO." On the Edmonton Oilers ...…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: On the Dallas Stars

On the Dallas Stars ... Dallas Morning News: Looking at the top free agents by position that Stars GM Jim Nill could target this offseason. Center - Steven Stamkos - will likely want more than the Stars would be willing…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents

With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs management are happy with development and progress they made this season, but they don't have a quality goaltender in place. There is no belief that Jonathan…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hurricanes

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Morgan looks at 10 questions the Coyotes are facing the offseason. Co-owner Anthony LeBlanc won't name any names they are considering for their vacant GM position. Names that have been…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coaches, Senators and Hurricanes

On coaches on the hot seat and others to watch ... Gary Lawless of TSN: Coaches on the hot seat: Claude Julien, Ken Hitchcock, Bob Hartley, Jack Capuano, Bruce Boudreau and John Torchetti. Coaches to watch for vacancies: Marc Crawford,…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Leafs, Blues and Red Wings

On the Calgary Flames ... Calgary Sun: Wes Gilbertson, Kristen Odland and Eric Francis look at the Flames season and have the future might hold. Kristen Odland: The Flames need to fix their goaltending situation. Jon Gillies isn't close to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers Still Need To A Puck-Moving Dman

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers really need to bring in a puck-moving defenseman this offseason. GM Peter Chiarelli will be looking to make a trade a draft, and it might cost him…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators and Hurricanes

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Lowetide: Players/Picks the Oilers should consider trading. Jordan Eberle - he's a complementary winger that could land them a defenseman. First round pick - could be their top trade chip. If they win the lottery,…

Mark Easson