Quick Hits: Arizona Coyotes, Marc Methot, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and Chris Kunitz
Arizona Coyotes get a new owner. Chris Kunitz retires from the NHL. Andrei Vasilevskiy signs an eight-year contract extension.
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and the Chicago Blackhawks
The Oilers may not have asked Russell about his no-movement clause Ryan Rishaug: While there is still time for things to change, it's not sounding like there have been any talks about between the Edmonton Oilers and Kris Russell's reps…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Blackhawks, Predators, and the Jets
Panarin willing to talk contract with the Blue Jackets? Aaron Portzline: Columbus Blue Jackets pending UFA Artemi Panarin's agent Daniel Milstein wants to have another meeting with Panarin before he tells the Blue Jackets their willingness to talk contract extension. Panarin…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, Leafs, Kings, Senators, Canucks, Rangers, Avs, Stars, and Islanders
31 Thoughts rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Steve Yzerman to the Edmonton Oilers seems like an unlikely fit, but they have to try. Potential GM candidates could include Bill Guerin, Mark Hunter, Kelly McCrimmon, Craig Heisinger, Ron Hextall, Doug…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
Blackhawks make three players available for trade Scott Powers of The Athletic: Source has said that the Chicago Blackhawks have made Marcus Kruger, Chris Kunitz and Andreas Martinsen available for trade. Kruger may be the mostly likely of those three…
NHL Rumors: Leafs Prospect, Flyers Almost Done, and Trade Route For Blackhawks
Leafs prospect Dzierkals decision soon Aivis Kalnins: Source is saying that a decision on Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Martins Dzierkals could be made soon. Dzierkals has an option for Dinamo Riga of the KHL. He would rather sign with the Maple…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Penguins, Canadiens, and Kunitz
The St. Louis Blues likely won't have to move out salary ... Jeremy Rutherford: When asked if the Blues will need to make a trade to clear out some salary cap space to get under the cap: “No,” Army said. “I…
NHL Rumors: Hutton and Sabres, Flames, Avs, Grabner, Reaves, Capitals and Penguins
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Howard WGR: Elliotte Friedman said the Sabres are aggressively going after free agent goaltender Carter Hutton. Friedman added that if they go three years, they will get him. On the Calgary Flames ... Frank Seravalli:…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins – Kunitz, Duclair, Johnson, Skinner and Pens Trade Candidates
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Source said on Sunday that the Penguins have interest in bringing back winger Chris Kunitz, but it may depend on salary cap space. The 38-year old recorded 29 points…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Hurricanes, Lightning, and Capitals
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers: Source is saying that all is quiet on the Blackhawks trade front. Mark Lazerus: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman on draft day trades: "Last year came together pretty quickly. We’re not close to doing a…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Canadiens … Top 10 Free Agent Left Wingers
On the Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens ... David Staples of the Edmonton Journal: There has been trade speculation between the Oilers and Canadiens dating back to the start of this past season. Rumors have tied Max Pacioretty and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres and St. Louis Blues
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Adam Gretz of NBC Sports: The Pittsburgh Penguins are lacking depth, especially up front, and they could use a backup goaltender. Up front, they lost Nick Bonino, Matt Cullen and Chris Kunitz this past offseason.…