NHL Rumors II: Interesting Free Agents, Gardiner, Subban and the Senators
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at 10 interesting free agents that are still available: 1. Steve Ott 2. Dany Heatley 3. Martin Brodeur 4. Dustin Penner 5. Daniel Winnik 6. Brenden Morrow 7. Lee Stempniak 8. Derek…
NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Stastny, Wild, Iginla, Thornton, Pouliot and Oilers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources saying the list of teams interested in trading for Ryan Kesler has grown. The Ducks and Blackhawks have been the front-runners all week, but despite more teams interested, does he want to go there? As…
NHL Rumors III: Wild, Toews and Kane, Iginla and Subban
Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Don't expect a blockbuster trade from the Wild. It is more likely that they'll flip draft picks or trades a role player or two. "I would say I'm receiving more calls than dialing right…
NHL Rumors I: The Wild and Flyers
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Sources saying the Wild are interested in re-signing Clayton Stoner and Cody McCormick. GM Chuck Fletcher reached out to Stoner's camp on Thursday. Dany Heatley and Mike Rupp won't be brought back. There isn't room…
NHL Rumors III: Sharks, Coyotes, Canucks, Jagr and Sekac
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the free agent market. “We will look. We’ll explore everything. But, when you’re turning the team over to a younger core, you’ve got to be careful who you bring…
NHL Rumors III: Flyers, Teams In Need of Change and Players That Could Be Available
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Hiring an assistant GM to fill his old position is not high on Flyers GM Ron Hextall's priority list. Flyers fans shouldn't expect major changes. "I don't anticipate anything real big," he said. ".…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
Afternoon Hits: Roster Notes, Lines and Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Lightning's Ben Bishop was on the ice this morning and will practice with teammates later this week if the series is extended. Rob Mixer: Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin won't play tonight. Nick Foligno and Dalton Prout are in.…
Morning Rumors: Subban, MacDonald, Bruins, Heatley, Fiddler, Niskanen, Bryzgalov, Prospal, Flyers and Markstrom
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talks between the Canadiens and P.K. Subbanare expected to start in about three weeks.The Islanders will have decisions regarding Andy MacDonald. He's a pending UFA and will get interest from teams. Expect him to…
Morning Hits: Monahan, Street, Heatley, Gagne and Scouting Flames-Coyotes
Craig Custance: If the Flames keep Sean Monahan up, it will be strictly based on his development. They are not concerned about burning a year. Randy Sportak: The Flames sent Ben Street to the AHL. Monahan's decision will come today.…
Morning Hits: Meszaros, Wild, Domi, Lindholm and Rielly
John Boruk: If Hal Gill makes the Flyers, it may open the door for an Andrej Meszaros trade once he is cleared to play. Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Wild coach Mike Yoe: Charlie Coyle and Mikael Granlund will battle for the…
Trade Rumors: Letang, Bolland, BlackHawks, Panthers, Wild, Canucks, Oilers and Flyers
Josh Rimer: IF Toronto was going to trade for Kris Letang, it would take at least Jake Gardiner and Nikolai Kulemin. Bob Stauffer: The Blackhawks are said to be looking for a Jason Pominville like return for Dave Bolland. Mark…