NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Chicago Blackhawks
On the Dallas Stars ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on Dallas Stars Jamie Benn on a potential contract extension this offseason. Benn has one year left on his deal. “I don’t think it starts with…
Central Division: Teams Salary Cap and Free Agents
Taking a closer look at each team in the Central Division - what their salary cap situation is like for the 2016-17 and 2017-18 seasons, as well as their pending unrestricted and restricted free agents. The Chicago Blackhawks will once again…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets
On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Sens and Blackhawks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: At a 11 AM press conference at the Gila River Arena, the Coyotes are expected to name the soon to be 27-year old John Chayka as the teams next general…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Ducks, Canucks and Caggiula
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Scott Cullen of TSN: The Maple Leafs could buy out defenseman Jared Cowen. They could still attempt to trade him. The Leafs have lots of options up front, but they are a little thin on…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks Edition
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of the Athletic: Looking at some offseason priorities for the Blackhawks. Figure out what to do with Bryan Bickell - His contract was the main reason Brandon Saad was dealt last year and…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Blackhawks, Coyotes and Flyers
On Kevin Shattenkirk, Andrew Ladd and Andrew Shaw ... Mark Spector of Sportsnet: Spector notes that Kevin Shattenkirk, who will be a UFA after next season and may draw some trade interest this offseason, may not deserve being paid anything…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Three offseason areas that Chicago Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman should look at. Look at trading Andrew Shaw - Shaw does a lot for Chicago, but the pending RFA has probably priced…
NHL Rumors: Looking at the Status of Some Top RFAs
On the top restricted free agents ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Fox looks at 36 restricted free agents who are worth watching, noting whose stock has risen, fallen, and who could be traded. Nathan MacKinnon - the Avs No. 1…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks think they'll be able to find a way to re-sign RFA Andrew Shaw. He made $2 million this year and…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Coyotes, Habs, Blues, Stamkos and Taxes
Elliotte Friedman 30 Thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Some coaching candidates for the Senators: Guy Boucher, Marc Crawford, Mike Yeo, Brent Flahr and Todd Nelson. The Coyotes reached out to Friedman about his tweet saying they expressed…