Rumors I: Red Wings – Free Agency and Trades
Ansar Khan of MLive: A weak free agent market could lead to more trading and the Red Wings could be one of the teams willing to make some deals. "We're probably in a better position to explore trades than we…
Rumors and Video: Avs, Flames, Leafs, Wings, Nelson and Ducks
Elliotte Friedman: The Avalanche are willing to listen to offers on forward Ryan O'Reilly. There is no guarantee that he's trade by the draft, or even at all, but the Avs will look at their options. He'll be a UFA…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Predators, Flyers and Red Wings
Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes need to re-sign or trade Eric Staal and Cam Ward. Both of their contracts expire at the end of next season. If the Hurricanes trade Eric, his brother Jordan may…
Rumors and Video: Coyotes, Oates, Klingberg, Heatly and Bruins
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The budget for the Coyotes next year won't change because of their potential legal battle with the City of Glendale over their lease. "That is not an excuse," President, CEO and co-owner Anthony LeBlanc…
Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…
Rumors I: Rangers, Yandle, Wings and Oilers Goalie Options
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers GM Glen Sather said in an email on Friday that he's undecided if he will continue his dual role as GM and president. It doesn't mean that he'll step down as GM, but…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Ducks, Reilly, Peverley and Bettman
Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Because the free agent market is thin and they have more prospects that are close to being NHL ready, Khan thinks the Red Wings could be more aggressive on the trade market.Don't think that Jakub…
Rumors I: Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Kings and Ducks
Peter Wallner of MLive: Red Wings AHL coach Jeff Blashill doesn't expect an announcement regarding his coaching future at least through this week. "There are still conversations to be had between Ken (Holland) and I. "There is the NHL combine…
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 III: Leafs, Wings, Sabres, Sharks and Devils
John Hoven: Sources saying the Maple Leafs haven't had another interview with Michael Futa in the past few days. Nothing new to report this week. Michael Augello: Most reports saying the Leafs have talked to Futa twice already. Shanahan may…
Rumors I: Johansson, Kostitsyn, Canes, Beleskey and Gustavsson
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Capitals RFA Marcus Johansson will be looking for a big raise from his $2 million salary. He is three years away from being a UFA and the Capitals need to qualify him at 100 percent…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Phaneuf, Kessel and Franson
Ansar Khan of MLive: Khan wonders if the Red Wings and Maple Leafs will revisit their Dion Phaneuf trade talks or does Mike Babcock taking over behind the Leafs bench change things. "I'm a fan of Dion," Babcock said. "I…