Rumors and Notes: Predators, Rangers, and Maple Leafs
Josh Cooper of Yahoo! Sports: Cooper lists five reasons why it could be a good time for the Predators to look at trading Shea Weber within the next year.1. The offers will be ridiculously in Nashville’s favor - perceived value,…
News: Rangers Sign Derek Stepan To A Six-Year Deal
The New York Rangers have signed Derek Stepan to a six-year, $39 million contract, a $6.5 million salary cap hit according to Larry Brooks. The 25-year old Stepan was drafted 51st overall in the second round of the 2008 draft…
Rumors: Capitals, Predators and Rangers
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals currently have about $4.2 million in cap space after signing Braden Holtby. RFA Marcus Johansson has his arbitration hearing on Wednesday and could be awarded close to their remaining free cap space. “As…
News: Kesler, Schultz, Fast and Miller Get New Deals
Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have signed 30-year old Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension ($41.25 million - a $6.875 million cap hit).Kesler on the Ducks priority to sign him to a contract extension. "The feeling was mutual. They wanted…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Wild, Devils and Coyotes
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Derek Stepan's arbitration hearing is set for July 27th with the Rangers. Talks between Stephan and the Rangers haven't even gotten to the preliminary stages. The Rangers haven't even submitted an opening offer.If they…
Rumors II: Miller, Stepan, Stars, Hertl, Oduya, and Matthews
Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks could have traded Ryan Miller this offseason, but decided on moving Eddie Lack instead. “We could have moved Ryan Miller,” Benning revealed matter-of-factly. “There were teams calling on Ryan Miller.” Some had…
Rumors II: Rangers and Stars
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers may have been hoping to re-sign RFA Derek Stepan to a deal in the $6.2 to $6.5 million range, but that likely changed when the Sabres signed Ryan O'Reilly to a seven-year…
Rumors IV: Islanders and Rangers
Steve Zipay of Newday: The Islanders could be putting Kyle Okposo's name on the trade block according to two sources outside of the Islanders.Okposo is heading into his final year of his deal. Sources saying nothing is imminent, but things…
Rumors II: 10 Trade Candidates, Flames, Lucic, Backes and Kessel
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Looking at 10 players who could be traded this offseason.Phil Kessel - has a limited no-trade clause and an $8 million cap hit, which will exclude some teams unless the Leafs retain some salary.…
Rumors I: Rangers – Nash, Talbot, McIlrath, St. Louis, Hagelin and more
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Rick Nash only made an impact in two of their seven games against the Lightning, which is not good enough. Brooks asks this question: What does a team do when its leading goal-scorer…
Rumors I: Ducks, Rangers and Red Wings
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason priorities for the Ducks. 1. A long-term deal for Ryan Kesler - Kesler has a year left at $5 million, and his next deal won't be as cap friendly. He'll be 31-years old when his…
Rumors XI: Blackhawks, Bozak, Avs, Rangers, Oilers, Blues and Senators
Chris Kuc: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman said they are "getting pretty close" to making a trade. The Fourth Period: There is reportedly considerable interest in Maple Leafs Tyler Bozak. Bozak has three years left at a cap hit of $4.2…