NHL Rumors III: Jason Spezza Looking To Move On From Ottawa
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Senators GM Bryan Murray confirmed that Jason Spezza has asked out. "There are a few teams that have asked me about him, what the cost is," Murray said after the GMs meeting Wednesday. "I suggested at…
NHL Rumors III: Kesler, Spezza, Thornton, Garrison, Stars, Boyle and Iginla
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The GM meetings start today and there will be some trade talk. Three big centers could be on the move this offseason. Ryan Kesler - At the deadline he said he only wanted to…
NHL Rumors V: Blackhawks, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers, Caps, Pens, Blues and Brodeur
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things the Blackhawks will have to handle this offseason. 1. Sign Kane and Toews to gigantic contract extensions - both have one year left on their $6.3 million deals. They will need a raise and…
Morning Hits: Weise, Emmerton, Avs, Panthers, Stars and Sabres
Chris Johnston: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Dale Weise does not have a head injury from John Moore's hit. Brian Wilde: If there Canadiens were to say that Weise suffered a concussion, he would have had to been symptom free…
NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards
The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…
NHL Rumors I: Center Options For Stars, Maple Leafs, Moller and BriseBois
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking at second line center this offseason. “It’s a priority for us,” he said of center depth. “I think if you want to be a contender, you have to…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Preds Targets, Compliance Buyout Candidates, Schenn and Subban
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators currently have about $22.1 million in cap space. Cooper lists five pending free agents the Predators should look at: 1. Paul Stastny 2. Thomas Vanek 3. Matt Moulson 4. Mikhail Grabovski 5. Derek…
NHL Rumors III: Center Targets for Stars … Wild and Their Goaltending
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars will be looking for a No. 2 center this offseason, and there could be plenty of options. 1. Jason Spezza - the Stars would not be interest if it were for…
NHL Rumors III: Dion Phaneuf – Oilers, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche, Flames and Blues
CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Grabovski, Capitals, Whitney, Halak and Lombardi
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: New Flyers GM Ron Hextall may go looking for a left winger for Claude Giroux. Pending UFA left wingers could include: Matt Moulson, Benoit Pouliot and Mason Raymond. Jets Evander Kane could be a…
Morning Hits: Injury updates, Kopitar, MSG, Laviolette and Winter Classic in Minnesota
Chad Graff: Wild coach Mike Yeo was told that Ryan Suter's injury was "nothing serious". At this time of year though, little is "serious." Chicago Blackhawks: Niklas Hjalmarsson was cleared to play last night, but not cleared to talk after…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Coyotes, Wings, Blue Jackets, Avalanche and Whitney
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Flyers could buyout Vincent Lecavalier. He has four years left on his five year, $22.5 million deal. He played under nine minutes in their Game 7 match-up with the Rangers.…