Rumors IV: Blue Jackets, Senators, Rangers, Flames, Flyers and Lightning
Craig Custance of ESPN: The Blue Jackets will be sellers. They could move pending UFA Mark Letestu. Source saying the Blues Jackets asked and have been given James Wisniewski's no-trade list. They are getting calls on Cam Atkinson and Artem…
Rumors V: Stars, Senators, Flames, Bruins, Bozak and Flyers
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Doesn't see the Stars adding a rental. Dion Phaneuf is a good player but only if the price is right. Heika is thinking they may not do anything with their blueline at…
NHL Rumors V: Ottawa Senators Edition
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators defenseman Marc Methot is hopeful that their planned contract extension talks lead to a new deal. "I hope it settles quick," said Methot before the club's one-hour flight here Monday after practice at…
LeBrun’s Rumblings: Sens, Leafs, Oilers, Preds, Sharks and Wild
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Senators GM Bryan Murray didn't want Marc Methot contract negotiations to drag on this far. Methot's agent retired, and is now being handled by Mike Luit. The sides met last week, and if he's not signed…
Injuries: Horton, Ehrhoff, Coyotes, Senators and Capitals
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets Nathan Horton showed up to the teams morning skate on Thursday. Horton didn't speak to the media. He had lunch with president of hockey operation John Davidson and GM Jarmo Kekalainen. “There’s…
Rumors I: Vermette, Winnik, O’Reilly, Legwand and the Canucks
TSN's Insider Trading: Bob McKenzie: Coyotes Antoine Vermette is the hottest commodity on the market with Ducks, Blackhawks, Avalanche, Canadiens, Rangers, Senators and Blues showing some level of interest. The price keeps going up. The Coyotes could likely get a…
Rumors II: More Notes on Mike Richards
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Kings Dean Lombardi on Mike Richards trade talks and then placing him on waivers. "There were a few things but I don't think they were attractive," Lombardi told ESPN.com on Monday. "I don't expect him to…
Rumors I: Senators, Canucks and Maple Leafs
Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen: Changes could be coming to the Ottawa Senators soon. They could consider moving Chris Phillips and Chris Neil, and if they can't re-sign him, Marc Methot will be traded. Nothing is imminent for them, but…
Top 10 “Value” Free Agent Signings
With how rare it is to acquire talent in the NHL, most teams find themselves coming out of the offseason with their pockets emptied by free agents and the ridiculous prices that the market sets on them. Once free agency…
NHL Rumors I: Canucks, Red Wings, Predators, Flyers and Panthers
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: With Canucks signing Ryan Miller, it's believed that Jacob Markstrom has asked for a trade if they can. “That situation could work itself out over the summer,” Benning said. “The teams that are interested…
NHL News: The Senators Sign David Legwand For Two Years
Chris Johnston: The Senators have signed David Legwand to a two-year contract worth $6 million. Bruce Garrioch: Legwand will get $2.5 million this year and $3.5 million next year. Jim Matheson: Legwand's $6 million over two-years was very doable for…
NHL Rumors VI: Oilers, Sabres and Maple Leafs
Ryan Rishaug: Getting the sense that the Oilers won't be signing David Legwand. There is "lukewarm interest" from both sides. The Oilers are more likely to trade for a center. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: On the Oilers potentially…