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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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Hunter Hodies

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…

Mark Easson

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.…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson