Rumors I: Kruger, Oduya, Stars, Franson and the Bruins
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Marcus Kruger didn't file for salary arbitration in hopes of landing a long-term deal. Kruger's agent said yesterday that "nothing (is) looming" and that Kruger is "waiting for the team to be ready…
Rumors and Notes II: Sabres, Oduya, and the Stars
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres could use another left-handed defenseman and there has been talk that they made a big offer to Johnny Oduya.Oduya would like to remain with the Blackhawks, but they still have cap issues…
Rumors III: Kruger, Oduya, Stars, Baertchi, Grenier, and Kulda
Scott Powers of ESPN: Marcus Kruger is still waiting for the Blackhawks to clear some salary cap space. Kruger is looking for a long-term contract extension. The sides have been talking the past few weeks. Kruger understands their cap situation…
Trade: Blackhawks Send Sharp and Johns To Stars For Daley and Garbutt
The Chicago Blackhawks have traded Patrick Sharp and Stephen Johns to the Dallas Stars for Trevor Daley and Ryan Garbutt. The 33-year old Sharp was drafted 95th overall in the 3rd round of the 2001 draft by the Flyers. He…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Rumors I: Flyers, Blues, and Stars
Sam Carchid: The Flyers have opened up contract extension talks with Jakub Voracek. It will probably take at least $7 million per season. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that the KHL option for Vladimir Tarasenko was more worrisome…
Rumors and Notes: Predators, Stars, and Top Remaining UFAs
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile wrapped up their free agency shopping pretty quick. "We improved the team by keeping the team together," he said Wednesday. "There's been so many changes in the last couple years, including…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…
Rumors II: Rangers and Stars
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers may have been hoping to re-sign RFA Derek Stepan to a deal in the $6.2 to $6.5 million range, but that likely changed when the Sabres signed Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year…
Rumors II: Devils, Blues, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Stars and Senators
Tom Gulitti: If the Devils are going to consider giving up a significant asset, they are going to want a player who is "a certain age" who fits with the team now as well as two-three years from now. Dennis…
Rumors IV: Leafs, Wild, Stars, Sharks and Kings
On the Leafs ... Shahanan said other teams were asking Leafs to retain more salary than Pittsburgh. "We thought this was the best deal that we had."— Jonas Siegel (@jonasTSN1050) July 1, 2015 @simmonssteve on TSN: Tyler Bozak will be…
Rumors IV: Panthers, Isles, Coyotes, Blues and Stars
On the Panthers ... Free agency opens tomorrow, #FlaPanthers are in the market for a No. 3 goaltender and some AHL depth. Look for a few minor deals at least.— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) July 1, 2015 On the Islanders ...…