Rumors III: Teams Inquiring on Stewart and Some Oilers
The Fourth Period: Sabres Chris Stewart is entering the final year of his deal in which he makes $4.2 million. The Blackhawks, Bruins, Jets, Stars and Flyers are among the teams that have inquired about Stewart. Nothing appears to be…
Rumors II: Jets, Hawks, Jackets, Oilers, Ducks, Kings, Flyers and Coyotes
Andy Strickland: The Jets and Blackhawks have some level of interest in Chris Stewart. Aaron Portzline: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen said that he's held "regular talks" with other GMs and is not close to a trade. Elliotte Friedman: Was…
Rumors IV: Bruins, Jackets, Sharks, Flames, Hawks, Sabres and Oilers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) If the Jets were to move Evander Kane to Boston, it would cost a good roster player, and prospects and/or picks. It's possible the Oilers could move Jordan Eberle if they get a top pairing…
Rumors II: Penguins Edition – Options to Fill Dupuis Void
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: With Pascal Dupuis out of the Penguins lineup for six months, history suggests that GM Jim Rutherford will be aggressively exploring his trade options. Rutherford did say that he doesn't feel "any urgency" to…
Rumors: Stars, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Kings, and Coyotes
Bob McKenzie: The Stars and Jason Spezza are close on a multi-year contract extension. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on contract extension talks with Jason Spezza. “We are having discussions, but I won’t go…
Rumors: Bruins, Leafs, Olympics and Kaberle
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Haggerty doesn't think the Bruins should trade Chris Kelly. He thinks trading Loui Eriksson might be the right move, but his trade value may not be that high. If they are able to get some…
Rumors I: Vermette, Sens, Sabres, Canadiens and Kaberle
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Coyotes Antoine Vermette will be a UFA at the end of the season, and due to the teams ownership situation (which is getting closer to being resolved), they haven't really been able to open up real…
Rumors: Rangers, Sabres, Ehrhoff, Niskanen, Alfredsson and Couturier
Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News: The Rangers lost Ryan McDonagh and Kevin Klein over the weekend, and called up Conor Allen and Dylan McIlrath. Now is the time to sign Marc Staal to a long-term contract extension. If…
Rumors: Canes, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres, Pens, Isles, Sharks, Jets, Avs, Rangers and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Hurricanes GM Ron Francis is ready to make some moves and has been working the phones. He's willing to discuss anyone but his young guys that they consider as part of…
Rumors: Green, Jets, Wings, Sharks, Oilers, Blues and Sabres
Darren Dreger: There is still lots of time for the Capitals and Mike Green to work on a contract extension, but there has been little contact so far. "Mike is playing exceptionally well this season under Barry Trotz and is…
Rumors: Kings, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and Loktionov
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings may getting some salary cap relief if the NHLPA approves it. Slava Voynov's $4.16 million cap number is still on the books even though he is suspended. They played a player short on Tuesday.…
Rumors II: Bruins, Sabres, Islanders and Alfredsson
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: There have been several reports that the Bruins have talked to the Sabres about Chris Stewart, but didn't like the asking price of two of their top prospects or two prime draft picks, or a combination…