Rumors I: Stamkos, Seabrook, and At The End Of Their Careers?
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Bay Tribune: Steven Stamkos's agent Don Meehan said yesterday that contract talks haven't started yet, but it shouldn't be a concern. "For the moment, simply an issue of timing," Meehan told the Times. Stamkos is…
Rumors I: Avalanche – Draft, Trades and Free Agency
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: The Avalanche will select the best player available with their No. 10 pick in next weeks draft according Joe Sakic. "We know there are some good D (defensemen) that are going to be up…
Rumors I: Hurricanes, Oilers and the Penguins
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Eric Staal said he hasn't held any preliminary talks with GM Ron Francis about a contract extension. "I'm not worried about it, to be honest." Staal will become a UFA after…
Rumors VI: Sens, Leafs, Bruins, Coyotes, Hawks, Canadiens and Avs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources say the Senators had a few talks with the Maple Leafs regarding David Clarkson. The Senators had tried to sign him two years ago. The Sens finally decided that they couldn't make the money work.…
Rumors V: O’Connor, Canucks, Oilers, Red Wings and Avalanche
TSN: Trade Bait: potentially on the move: 1. Antoine Vermette 2. Jeff Petry 3. Zbynek Michalek 4. Erik Cole 5. Chris Stewart 6. Curtis Glencross 7. Jaromir Jagr 8. Jay McClement 9. Jan Hejda 10. Tyler Bozak Darren Dreger of TSN: As…
Rumors III: Preds, Blues, Oilers, Stars, Kings and Leafs
John Glennon of the Tenneessean: Potential targets for the Predators. Defensive Depth - players that might fit include Marc Methot, Jan Hejda, Andrej Sekera and Zbynek Michalek. Center Depth - Antoine Vermette, Ryan O'Reilly (if he's available), Daniel Briere and Mike Santorelli. Scoring Depth - Wingers Chris Stewart, Erik Cole,…
Rumors VI: Top Rentals, Predators, Oilers and Canadiens
Mike Johnston of Sportsnet: A look at the top 15 rentals and who could be interested in them. 1. Antoine Vermette - New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators2. Cody Franson - Colorado Avalanche, Detroit Red…
Rumors I: Avalanche, Kings, Jets, Kassian and Yandle
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: (mailbag) The Avs primary goal will be to improve their blueline. It could happen in a trade later this year or more likely during free agency. It's too early to determine if the Avs…
Rumors II: Sharks, Maple Leafs, Stars and Pending UFA Centers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Sharks inconsistent play could put veterans Tyler Kennedy, Andrew Desjardins, Adam Burish, Scott Hannan and even goalie Antti Niemi on the trade market. They have some young players who are ready for bigger role within…
NHL Trade: Avs Send Parenteau to Canadiens for Briere
Renaud Lavoie: The Colorado Avalanche traded P.A. Parenteau to the Montreal Canadiens for Daniel Briere. Pat Hickey: The Canadiens will also get a 5th round pick. The 36-year old Briere was drafted 24th overall in the 1st round of the…
Morning Rumors I: Habs Turn Down Bourque-Parenteau Offer? Other Avs and Canadiens Notes
Louis Jean: The Canadiens turn down a trade offer from the Avalanche, Rene Bourque for P.A. Parenteau. Adrian Dater: "Not true" Adrian Dater: The Avalanche made P.A. Parenteau a healthy scratch last night. Coach Patrick Roy said the decision was based on Parenteau…
Late Morning Rumors: Kadri, Gardiner, Gagner, Skinner, Briere, Kane and some Goaltenders
The Fourth Period: Maple Leafs GM Dave Nonis is still looking for a top-six forward. It is thought that he could be willing to trade Nazem Kadri and Jake Gardiner if they get the right offer. The Rangers, Devils, Flyers…