Rumors: Coaches, Oilers, Flyers, Blues, Preds, Sharks, Devils and Flames
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: If Sharks coach Todd McLellan gets fired, he won't be out of job for long. The Flyers and Maple Leafs could become possibilities if they decide to make changes as well. Possibly the Red…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Oilers, Some Remaining Free Agents and the Leafs
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: It's looking like the Blackhawks are going to have to trade someone before season starts as they are already over the cap ceiling. Johnny Oduya's name come up as a potential candidate to be moved.…
NHL Rumors IV: The Stars and Oilers
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars put Aaron Rome on unconditional waivers for the purpose of using the first of their compliance buyouts. Rome had a year left on his contract and was scheduled to make $1.6…
Morning Rumors: Del Zotto, Weber, Oilers, Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Sabres
Renaud Lavoie: Rangers Michael Del Zotto will be a healthy scratch tonight and Lavoie is hearing that a trade is a possibility. Patrick Kearns: "What is Michael Del Zotto's value even at this point? Still young, former first round pick,…
Morning Hits: Panthers, Hybrid Icing, Clarkson, Scouting Leafs-Sens, Kassian, Avs, Zherdev, Boucher and Oilers
Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers will hold a press conference on Friday to introduce their new owners. Elliotte Friendman: The NHL and NHLPA are finalizing the language of hybrid icing. The NHLPA will begin their player survey's later this week. John…
NHL Rumor Roundup from LeBrun and Garrioch
Tim Panaccio: A GM: "Vinny will make up what he lost. I'm glad I sat out 3-plus months for this. What a scam. It's gonna be a bidding war for him." Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Teams are allowed to talk…
Morning Hits: Patrick Roy and the Avs, Canucks Coaches, Avs #1 pick, Flyers draft options and Caps UFA Hendricks
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Patrick Roy's brother, Stephane, is saying that Patrick will be the next coach of the Colorado Avalanche. "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement. Colorado is going to be very happy. Patrick is…
Morning hits: Keenan, Selanne, Yeo, Backstrom, Blues goaltending, Islanders and the Flyers draft
Mike Keenan: Will coach Magnitogorsk of the KHL next season. Craig Custance: Teemu Selanne after last night's game: "I don't really have to play but this has been so much fun. I just have to decide when it's time." Michael…
Morning Hits: Stars offseason, Miller lists townhouse, Oilers could make several moves this offseason and Forsberg to AHL
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (from a chat) Heika thinks the Stars could look at a right handed center in the draft or on the right wing. Elias Lindholm will likely be gone by the time they pick.…