NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Kovalchuk, Franson and Free Agents
On the New Jersey Devils and Ilya Kovalchuk .... Andrew Gross of The Record: Ilya Kovalchuk's agent, Jay Grossman confirmed yesterday that Kovalchuk will be playing next season in the KHL and not coming back to the NHL. The New…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings – Grigorenko, Smith, Daley and UFA Defensemen
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Craig Custance of The Athletic Detroit: Custance wonders if the Red Wings would be interested in free agent Mikhail Grigorenko who wasn't qualified by the Colorado Avalanche. Source saying that the Red Wings have…
NHL Rumors: Eichel, Senators, Neil, Radulov, Emelin and the Canucks
On the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that preliminary discussions between the Buffalo Sabres and Jack Eichel about a contract extension have begun. He has one more year on his entry-level contract and is eligible…
NHL Rumors: Alzner, Shattenkirk, Lightning and Devils
On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they've spoken with him. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: "I think Karl Alzner…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators, and the New Jersey Devils
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said after the draft that he'd create a "real small group" of candidates for their vacant head coaching position - list may have only three names. On the Ottawa…
NHL Free Agents: Top 6 to 10 NHL Free Agent Defensemen
NHL Free agency is just around the corner on July 1st and there are a lot of players available to sign with new teams. This article will focus on the top six to 10 unrestricted NHL free agent defensemen that will…
NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins
On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer said he's ready to be a starting goaltender but would be happy to return to the Capitals. Jesse Dougherty: RFA forward Brett Connolly said that his agent has spoken with…
NHL Rumors: Shattenkirk, Maple Leafs, Ducks and Stars
On Kevin Shattenkirk, Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Brett Hull, who works for the St. Louis Blues, said last week about Kevin Shattenkirk: "he wanted to go back home, back east to the New…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Panthers, Jagr, Maple Leafs and Assistant GMs
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: The Blackhawks will likely have to wait another month to find out what Maxim Shalunov's plans are for next year. Shalunov's agent said on Monday they will likely decide next…