Rumors VI: Sekera, Petry, Michalek, Winnik and Phaneuf
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Hurricanes Andrej Sekera will now be the most sought after pending UFA defenseman. Sekera is a left-handed shot. A few playoff teams are looking for a right-handed shot, which could lead them to Jeff Petry.Guessing that…
Rumors III: Rangers, Blue Jackets, Flyers, Preds, Isles and Leafs
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers could use someone that could play on their fourth line. Options could be Mike Santorelli (current asking price is beyond reason), Mark Letestu, Torrey Mitchell, Curtis Glencross and Patrick Kaleta. Aaron Portzline…
Rumors II: Ryder, Hurricanes, Bozak, Avs and Flames
Tom Gulitti: Pending Devils UFA Michael Ryder was finally able to get back into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for the past seven games. He has six goals and 12 assists in 42 games. Ryder said he hasn't…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…
Rumors V: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Red Wing and Canucks
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Can look the Jets-Sabres trade and basically say that the Jets got Evander Kane for Drew Stafford (rental), Joel Armia, Brendan Lemieux and a first round pick - two good prospects and a bottom-third first rounder.…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Oilers, Jets, Blue Jackets, Habs and Leafs
The Fourth Period: The Hurricanes are taking calls on defenseman Andrej Sekera. The Hurricanes and Sekera have been unable to reach a contract extension. It has been reported that the Kings, Red Wings, Penguins and Ducks are among the teams…
Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…
Rumors V: Leafs, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blue Jackets
Cathal Kelly of the Globe and Mail: Maple Leafs management and the MLSE board have been having informal meetings about the team throughout the year, with one happening about two weeks ago. New Leafs president Brendan Shanahan was hired with…
Rumors IV: Rangers, Preds, Rangers, Bruins, Sabres and Canucks
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Rangers could use a third-line center that can win faceoffs and be used on the penalty kill. Maybe a backup goalie depending on Henrik Lundqvist's situation.Cody Franson would be a perfect fit in Nashville.…
Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…
Rumors II: Jagr, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Jaromir Jagr confirmed that his agent spoke with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello last weekend, but said it wasn't because they are currently shopping him. "I haven't talked to my agent much about it. They probably talked…
Injuries: Hall, Mason, Scrivens, Lundqvist, Timonen and more
Joanne Ireland of the Edmonton Journal: MRI showed that Oilers Taylor Hall has a cracked bone in his lower leg and will be out up to six weeks. Hall was hit with a shot in his lower leg during a…