NHL Rumors I: Wild on Goaltending, Niederreiter and Bissonnette
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Both Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding have told Wild GM Chuck Fletcher that they are well and that he doesn't need to bring in another goalie. “Everything’s a go with both goalies,” Fletcher said…
NHL Rumors I: Wild on Goaltending, Niederreiter and Bissonnette
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Both Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding have told Wild GM Chuck Fletcher that they are well and that he doesn't need to bring in another goalie. “Everything’s a go with both goalies,” Fletcher said…
NHL Rumors II: Wild, Sens, Hawks, Caps, Selanne and Pens
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) The health of Niklas Backstrom and Josh Harding may leave Darcy Kuemper as their number one. A bit of risk, but carried the team for stretches last season. Custance thinks the Senators waited too long…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Ducks, Blue Jackets and Wild
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Things are quiet regarding Torey Krug and the Bruins. Krug and Reilly Smith don't have a lot of leverage as they are coming off their entry level deals with no arbitration rights and are not able…
NHL Rumors III: P.K. on Arbitration and Toronto … Wild on Nino and Kuemper
Ken Campbell: P.K. Subban asked for $8.5 million in arbitration, with the Canadiens filing for $5.25 million. Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: P.K. Subban on if he's ever considered playing in his hometown of Toronto. "Um, I’d be wrong…
NHL Rumors II: Thornton, Goalie Market, Malhotra, Caron and Nikitin
Louis-Andre Lariviere of TVA Sports: (via google translate) Sharks Joe Thornton has a no-trade clause and holds the final say on where he ends up, and he may not be going anywhere. "San Jose is the only team on his…
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: 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…
Afternoon Hits: Blues, Maple Leafs, Blackhawks, Wild, Kings, Penguins and Capitals
Dan Rosen: The Blues have hired Kirk Muller as an assistant coach. James Mirtle: Recently fired Maple Leafs assistant coach Scott Gordon: "I can’t tell you how many times that Randy has said that the thought of trading Jake can’t even…
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.…
Afternoon Rumors I: Spezza, Stars, Hawks, Wings, Sens, Bruins, Wild, Goalies and Top 10 Rentals
TSN: Sources telling Darren Dreger that the Senators are 'quietly gauging interest' in Jason Spezza. Spezza has a no-trade clause. Spezza has one-year left on his deal and carries a $7 million salary cap hit. He has a salary of…
Wild Put Konopka On Waivers … Could the Jets, Oilers and Flames Be Interested? Wild Notes
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild have put center Zenon Konopka of waivers today. Coach Yeo said it was because they needed to call up a goalie (recalled Darcy Kuemper. Josh Harding not ready yet.), but Russo doesn't buy…