Rumors and Notes: Capitals, Briere, Russo, and Bulmer
J.J. Regan of CSN Washington: Regan thinks the Capitals are done up front, and that Andre Burakovsky will take over as their third line center. Five of their top-six forwards are likely set with Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie,…
Rumors and Notes: Islanders, Oilers, Devils and Red Wings
Arthur Staple: The Islanders and UFA Marek Zidlicky have been talking that past few weeks about a contract. Nothing has been decided on, but there is interest. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Willis wonders if Eric Gryba has a…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Leafs, Bruins, Wings and Capitals
Craig Custance of ESPN: There was some trade talk surrounding the Hurricanes No. 5 pick leading up to the draft, but when they were on the clock and Noah Hanifin was available, there weren't many calls for the pick. That…
Rumors and Notes: Buyout Window, Wings, Ducks, Stars and Devils
Chris Johnston: The Maple Leafs, Senators and Wild have a second window to buyout a player. The 48-hour window opens on Wednesday. Igor Eronko: Red Wings prospect Alexei Marchenko said that he doesn't think about the KHL and his plan…
Rumors: Devils, and Red Wings
Tom Gulitti of The Record: GM Ray Shero and Adam Larsson's agent, J.P. Barry, had planned to have some serious talks this week, but were sidetracked by the Lou Lamoriello news. The new plan is for the sides to talk…
Morning Hits: Expansion, Sens, Flames, Wings, Leafs, and Clowe
David Pagnotta: The GTA Sports and Entertainment in an email after they were unable to submit an expansion application. They still plan to focus on a GTA area and "hope that another such opportunity presents itself in the future." The $2…
Rumors I: Devils, Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Ray Shero thinks that he'll be able to sign Adam Larsson to a long-term contract before the July 29th salary arbitration date. "We have the date for arbitration, so I'll talk to (agent) J.P.…
Rumors and Notes II: Datsyuk’s Injury, Blue Jackets and Ehrhoff
Brendan Savage of MLive: A report by SVT.se out of Sweden is saying that Pavel Datsyuk's ankle surgery could keep him out longer than expected. The hope was that he'd be able start rehab at around the end of training…
Rumors and Notes II: Capitals, Red Wings, and Peverley
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Braden Holtby and Marcus Johansson have arbitration hearings set for July 23rd and 29th with the Capitals. “Nothing to comment on at this point other than we are preparing for the arbitration hearing on July…
Rumors II: Canucks, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Red Wings
Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: Canucks GM Jim Benning has wondered where all the Chris Higgins trade talk started. “Chris Higgins is an important player on our team,” Linden said in a statement Monday. “We have not talked to…
Rumors II: Mailbags – Bruins and Red Wings
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) The Bruins need to find a puck-moving defenseman that can play 20-minutes a night and can play on the power-play. Zdeno Chara and Dennis Seidenberg may not be able to carry the blueline anymore. It…
News: Red Wings Sign Gustav Nyquist For Four Years
The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed restricted free agent Gustav Nyquist to a four year deal worth $19 million - a $4.75 million salary cap hit. According to GeneralFanager.com, the Red Wings have a current salary cap hit of $71.9…