Rumors I: Leddy, Krejci, Stars and Alfredsson
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: Speculation continues to grow as to what the Blackhawks will do to get under the salary cap. Nick Leddy's agent said yesterday that he doesn't expect Leddy to be traded. Leddy carries a $2.7 million…
Rumors II: Bruins, Whitney, Bertuzzi, Thornton and Seattle
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: It's a good bet that the Bruins will make a trade sooner than later, with the usual names that the Bruins are listening on: Johnny Boychuk, Adam McQuaid and Matt Bartkowski, with all three being UFAs…
Rumors I: Senators Looking for Top-Nine, Methot and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray is still looking to add a top-nine forward as training camp nears. Sources saying available forwards at the moment include Alexander Semin ($7 million), Damien Brunner ($2.5 million), Drew Stafford…
Quick Hits: Winter Classic, SportsVu Tracking, Diaz and Fraser
Mike DeBonis of the Washington Post: The NHL and Washington Nationals have reached an agreement to host 2015 Winter Classic at D.C. ballpark according to three sources close to the talks. The Capitals are set to face the Blackhawks on…
News: Krejci, Ekblad, Vincour, Nieuwendyk and Blackhawks
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins signed David Krejci to a six-year, $43.5 million contract. Salary breakdown: $7.25 million, $7.25 million, $7.5 million, $7.5 million, $7 million and $7 million. The deal carries a no-movement clause for the first four…
Morning Hits: Brookbank, Expansion, E. Staal and Official CBA Talk
Chris Kuc: Defenseman Sheldon Brookbank was hoping to re-sign with the Blackhawks, but will be at the Flames training camp on a tryout. He didn't rule out returning to the Blackhawks though: "You never know what could happen from now until…
Rumors II: Bruins, Oilers, Brodeur, Blackhawks, Islanders and Senators
DJ Been of WEEI: Source saying that the Bruins have held "casual discussion" with David Krejci about a contract extension. Krejci is entering the final year of his three-year, $15.75 million deal and would be a UFA at the end…
Afternoon Hits: Leighton, Borowiecki, Ceci and Milano
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: The Blackhawks have signed 33-year old goaltender Michael Leighton to a one-year deal. Leighton played with Donbass of the KHL last season. He'll give the Blackhawks depth in net with Rockford of the AHL.…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Hayes and the 2015 Winter Classic
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Source confirms that the Bruins have interest in UFA Kevin Hayes. Hayes is looking for a situation where he could compete for an NHL roster spot this season. That wouldn't happen in Chicago. Jarome Iginla and…
NHL Rumors III: Devils, Red Wings, Hayes, Burmistrov and Bissonnette
Rich Chere of the Star-Ledger: Both Devils GM Lou Lamoreillo and owner Josh Harris say that there has been no thought of bringing back Ilya Kovalchuk. Lamoriello said that Kovalchuk is unable to return before 2018-19. “I’ll answer that the…
NHL Rumors II: Stars, Blackhawks, Bruins and Maple Leafs
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Question brings up rumors of Patrick Sharp and possibly Brent Seabrook being available through trade in the Blackhawks attempt to get under the salary cap. Though Sharp's name has been in the…
NHL Rumors I: Ellis, DeKeyser, Leddy and Ryan
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators have only one RFA unsigned, defenseman Ryan Ellis. It all comes down to money. GM David Poile is hopeful a deal can be reached soon. "Like 99 percent of negotiations that aren't done…