Rumors I: Draft Offers – Devils, Jackets, Canes, Flyers and Sharks
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM wanted the Blue Jackets to give up their No. 8th, 34th, and 129th picks for the No. 6th. “I've got to talk to Ray”, then picks up the phone and calls the Devils'…
Rumors III: Stamkos, Kings, Hurricanes, Sharp and the Panthers
Scott Burnside of ESPN: The longer Steven Stamkos doesn't sign a contract extension (UFA next offseason), the more rumblings there will be that he won't return to Tampa Bay. Lightning GM Steve Yzerman doesn't want this to drag into training…
Rumors XI: Coyotes, Leafs, Ward, Stars, Sens, Blues, Sabres and More
On the Coyotes and Tyler Bozak ... Mentioned this on TSN 1050. Coyotes remain interested in Tyler Bozak.— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 1, 2015 On the Maple Leafs ... Darren Dreger: According to one GM: "The #Leafs seem to be…
Rumors III: Jets, Canadiens, Senators, Jackets, Sabres and Canes
On the Jets ... Sounds like there's some work to do on Andrew Ladd deal with #nhljets. Deal tomorrow would be a surprise. Still moving forward #bn— gary lawless (@garylawless) June 30, 2015 #NHLJets have told Jim Slater the team…
Rumors V: Kessel, Bruins, Penguins, Flyers, Senators and Canadiens
Andy Strickland: The Maple Leafs have told at least one team that they would be willing to retain $2 million of Phil Kessel's contract in a trade. Damien Cox of Sportsnet: The Bruins now have goalies Tuukka Rask, Martin Jones,…
Rumors VI: Hamilton, Bieksa, Lack and Staal
Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: One assistant GM on former Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton. “It was surprising,” said one NHL assistant GM. “It’s obvious there’s something going on that we don’t know about. From what I’ve heard behind the…
Rumors XVIII: Pens, Canes, Oilers, Habs, Panthers, Preds and More
On the Penguins ... As one source put it, Penguins are all over the map on players they're looking at, trade route and free agency. — William DePaoli (@TIOPS_DePaoli) June 26, 2015 Multiple sources have confirmed to me that the…
Rumors XIII: Lucic, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Oilers and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... #NHLBruins F Milan Lucic confirms the #Canucks are one of 15 teams he's willing to waive his no-trade clause for. — Dhiren Mahiban (@dcmahiban) June 26, 2015 Lucic says #NHLBruins still have not approached him about…
Rumors V: Penguins Top-Six Search, Hurricanes, and Blues
Dave Molinari and Jenn Menendex of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins might try to acquire Jeff Skinner from the Hurricanes in their quest to find a top-six winger. Skinner carries a $5.75 million cap hit through 2018-19 and has…
Rumors II: Draft – Leafs, Blue Jackets, Coyotes, Jets, Canes and Panthers
Maple Leafs meeting with draft prospects. Hanifin among the last players invited back to visit Leafs in recent days. Strome says he did not meet Leafs since NHL combine. — Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) June 25, 2015 Gabriel Carlsson met with…
Rumors XII: Quick Hits From This Afternoon
Quick rumor hits from late afternoon. A lot of calls being made between GMs and agents about no-trade clauses today. Tis the season... — Ryan Kennedy (@THNRyanKennedy) June 25, 2015 Shanahan says no definite offer on the table but encouraging…
Rumors X: Red Wings, O’Reilly, Blues, Blackhawks and Miele
Helene St. James from Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings own the 19th overall pick, but don't select again until 73rd thanks to the Erik Cole trade. It appears Assistant GM Ryan Martin has a plan in place for his…