Rumors and Notes: Flyers, Leafs, Versteeg, Scrivens and Stars
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Dave Isaac: Though things can change, as of late last night, Brayden Schenn's camp didn't think they would get a deal before their arbitration hearing today. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers and Brayden…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Oilers, Red Wings and Stars
On the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source confirms that there is no truth to the Alex Petrovic for Nail Yakupov trade rumors. The Panthers are high on Petrovic and his toughness is needed on their blueline…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Arizona Coyotes
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from late last week) Stars GM Jim Nill on RFA Valeri Nichushkin. "We've talked to his agent. We've exchanged offers and just going through the process." Nill on…
Rumors and Signings: Isles, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and more
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The Islanders and forward Ryan Strome are still talking contract. As of now, there are no issues with either the Isles or Strome. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: The deadline…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and the Offseaon Trade Market
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Alex Ovechkin has five years left on his deal with the Capitals, and will be 35 years old when it expires. He has said a couple times in the…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) The Stars plan so far is to enter next season with Kari Lehtonen and Antti Niemi. There is the Ben Bishop talk, but reader asks if they…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Lightning and Stars
On the Calgary Flames ... Daniel Goffenberg of Sportsnet: Flames GM Brad Treliving was on Sportsnet 960 yesterday talking about RFAs Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau. He'd like to get both signed to long-term deals. "What they on their side…
Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Panthers, Stars and Flyers
On Kris Russell ... Allain Roy: The reports that Kris Russell turned down an offer from the Maple Leafs are false. Andy Strickland: Russell has options right now to sign somewhere, but he is taking his time to make the…
NHL Rumors: Habs, Avs, Stars, Panthers, Leafs and Flyers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... HabsLinks: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin on free agency: "Some guys just tell me they won't play in Montreal." On the Colorado Avalanche ... David Pagnotta: The Avs and Nathan MacKinnon have already started contract talks. They…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron
On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…