Rumors II: Babcock Decision Coming Next Week
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock will make a decision on his future next week, before the deadline that GM Ken Holland set. "Mike said he expected a decision way before May 25," Holland said. "Nothing has…
Rumors II: Frolik, Petry, Galchenyuk, Flyers and Bernier
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Negotiations between the Jets and Michael Frolik's agent Alan Walsh appear to be stalled. Frolik may be better served not to sign a deal for big money as it may put too much…
Rumors and Video: Coaching Notes and Top Vacancies
Elliott Friedman on SportsNet saying that barring a major breakdown, Todd McLellan will be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Most desirable coaching vacancies: 1. Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid and the young forwards…
Rumors III: Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Devils and Flyers
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman on Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and the Oilers. “I had a chance to speak to Mike Babcock today, and once again he stressed don’t automatically assume that he is going to leave…
Babcock Gets Permission To Speak With Other Teams
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings GM Ken Holland has given teams permission to speak with Mike Babcock about head coaching positions. "People can read it into it what they want," Babcock said. "There is no…
Rumors and Video: O’Connor, Gustavsson, Devils and Flyers
Uptown Sports: Free agent goalie Matt O'Connor will announce the team he is signing with this afternoon. George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Jonas Gustavsson likely won't be back with the Red Wings next season, and he has no…
Rumors II: Some Offseason Priorities, Sharp, Canucks and Habs
Lyle Richardson (Spector's Hockey) in Bleacher Report: Looking at the some offseason priorities for teams that were eliminated in Round 1.Detroit Red Wings - coaching situation and their starting goaltender. If they think that Petr Mrazek is their go-to guy,…
Rumors I: Larkin, Babcock, Hitchcock, McLellan and Nelson
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland and head coach Mike Babcock are heading over to watch the World Championships, including prospect Dylan Larkin who is on the U.S. team. Larkin will decide after the tournament if he'll…
Rumors I: Coaching – McLellan and Babcock
Terry Jones of the Edmonton Journal: Todd McLellan said that he was interviewed by Oilers GM Peter Chiarelli while over in Prague, Czech Republic at the World Championships. “Edmonton has always been an interesting spot for many people, I think,”…
Rumors and Video: Coaching and GM Positions
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins are down to four finalists for their vacant GM position. The Rangers are not granting teams permission to talk to assistant GM Jeff Gorton. Ray Shero was of interest, but he's been hired by…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Ribeiro and Matthews
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings don't really have any cap concerns for next season, but they have the option to create more space if they want. Three questions for the Red Wings.1. Will they buy out Stephen Weiss?…
Rumors I: Babcock and Holland Travelling … Chiarelli Talked to McLellan
Peter Wallner of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock and GM Ken Holland drove together from Detroit to Grand Rapids yesterday to watch the Griffens-Marlies game. Holland: "We talked a little bit," he said. "Lots about this team (Griffins) and…