Quick Hits: Murray, Zuccarello, Burakovsky, Leopold and more
Ken Warren: Senators GM Bryan Murray said that he'll decide his future this offseason after talking to his family, doctors and owner Eugene Melnyk. Pat Leonard: The Rangers signed Mats Zuccarello to a four-year contract extension worth $18 million, a…
Video: Blue Jackets Re-sign RFA Cam Atkinson
The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed restricted free agent winger Cam Atkinson to a three-year contract extension worth $10.5 million - a $3.5 million cap hit. Salary breakdown: $2.5 million, $3.5 million and $4.5 million. He didn't get a no-trade clause. “Signing…
Trade: Ducks Acquire Wisniewski from Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded defenseman James Wisniewski and the Red Wings 2nd round pick for a 2015 2nd round pick, William Karlsson and Rene Bourque. The 31-year old Wisniewski was drafted 156th overall in the 5th round of…
Rumors XIII: Sabres, Blue Jackets, Sharks, Stars, Oilers and More
Talk seems to be heating up on BUF's Stewart... Some discussion on Cbus' Wisniewski picking up a bit... Sharks still dangling Niemi, Kennedy — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) March 2, 2015 Five teams in on Chris Stewart right now. —…
Rumors XI: Phaneuf, Wings, O’Reilly and Leopold
From @sportsnet - #NHLTrade: @JSportsnet says a deal involving Phaneuf is not likely until after July 1st. http://t.co/WPP0s00TCp — WGR 550 (@WGR550) March 2, 2015 Told that #Leafs are asking that Detroit's first-round pick be included in a deal for…
Rumors IX: Leafs (video), Oilers, Canadiens, Blues, Devils and Blue Jackets
Kessel on the move? @mike_p_johnson and @RealKyper weigh in. #NHLTrade http://t.co/Lf0PV08qHG — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 2, 2015 I would be surprised if EDM make another move today. If so, minor moves only. — Mark Spector (@SportsnetSpec) March 2, 2015 Some…
Rumors III: Predators, Coyotes, Blackhawks Scouting and Wings
Thomas Willis of Nashville Predators: Predators GM David Poile on the trade deadline. “Fortunately for me, I was able to get out ahead of the deadline, which is probably every manager's ideal situation,” Poile said. “You don’t want to get…
Trade Deadline: 2015 Draft Picks, No-Movement and No-Trade Clauses
Here are each teams 2015 draft picks and the players who have no-movement and no-trade clauses. We'll try to keep it updated leading up to Monday's NHL trade deadline. From Capgeek - A no-trade clause means a player cannot be…
Rumors VI: O’Reilly, Hejda, Bruins, Capitals and Scouting
Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Avs Joe Sakic has indicated that they would attempt to sign Ryan O'Reilly to a contract extension in the offseason to prevent him from becoming a UFA after the 2015-16 season. "I don't want…
Rumors V: Stewart, Cole, Glencross, Atkinson, Yandle, Blues and More
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Things will now turn to Chris Stewart and Erik Cole with Vermette out of the way.The Flames are having talks with the Blackhawk, Bruins, Blues and Capitals about Curtis Glencross to see what their…
Rumors III: Bruins, Atkinson, Stewart and Zuccarello
Aaron Portzline: Trade rumors surrounding Blue Jackets Cam Atkinson intensified last night. GM Jarmo Kekalainen working late. Nothing official. Aaron Portzline: Was told that Cam Atkinson's camp tried to get an extension done with the Blue Jackets the past couple…
Rumors II: Maple Leafs – Babcock, Clarkson, Bozak, Kessel and Bernier
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Until he commits to the Red Wings, there is the belief that the Maple Leafs can get Mike Babcock. Brendan Shanahan hasn't yet given the thumbs up or thumbs down to GM Dave Nonis.…