NHL Rumors II: Fighters, Boychuk, Martin, Johansen, Boyle and Stastny
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The heavyweight fighters may be on the decline, and pending UFA tough guys may be on their last contract: Shawn Thorton, John Scott, Michael Haley, George Parros, Mike Rupp, Cam Janssen, Steve MacIntyre, Ben…
NHL Rumors I: Wings, Sharks, Kesler, Capitals and Maple Leafs
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that they won't use their compliance buyout on Johan Franzen. It makes no sense to pay him $11.6 million over 12 years. If the right trade offer came along, Khan…
Morning Hits: Lucic, Iginla’s Bonuses, Alfredsson, Beleskey, Galchenyuk, Coyle, Ducks and Moulson
Bob McKenzie: If the Ducks beat the Kings, the Western Conference Final will open in Anaheim. If the Kings beat the Ducks, the series will start in Chicago. Darren Dreger: Canadiens Dale Weise said that Bruins Milan Lucic threatened him during…
Quick Hits: Red Wings, Muller, Jackman, Orlov and Summers
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: Red Wings management and scouting staff are meeting this week to discuss options at the draft. The Wings hold the 15th pick. They are taking in their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids…
NHL Rumors II: Jagr, Ward, Avalanche, Mantha and Capitals
Stephen Whyno: Jaromir Jagr just said that he doesn't know if next season will be his last in the NHL. Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis will try to find a take for Cam Ward. He…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canadiens, Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins, Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets
Damian Cristodero of the Tampa Bay Times: The Lightning could look at dealing one of their goalies. Ben Bishop is their No. 1 goalie. Anders Lindback is a RFA. They recently signed Andrei Vasilevskiy to an entry-level contract. They also…
NHL Rumors I: Coaching Edition – Babcock, Carlyle, Keenan and Stevens
Hope Smoke: Doug MacLean: "I wouldn't be surprised if Holland and Babcock make a joint decision on Mike leaving. There is too much respect between the two" ... "Not a lot of love between Babcock and his players. People think there is, but…
Morning Hits: Injury updates, Kopitar, MSG, Laviolette and Winter Classic in Minnesota
Chad Graff: Wild coach Mike Yeo was told that Ryan Suter's injury was "nothing serious". At this time of year though, little is "serious." Chicago Blackhawks: Niklas Hjalmarsson was cleared to play last night, but not cleared to talk after…
NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Coyotes
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said they need a "right-handed shot" to improve their blueline. It will be one of their priorities this offseason, either through free agency or trade. “Right-shot defensemen are at a premium…
NHL Rumors II: Flyers, Coyotes, Wings, Blue Jackets, Avalanche and Whitney
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson wonders if the Flyers could buyout Vincent Lecavalier. He has four years left on his five year, $22.5 million deal. He played under nine minutes in their Game 7 match-up with the Rangers.…
NHL Rumors I: Wings, Sharks, Niskanen, Fiddler, Boyle, Gretzky and Carlyle
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Red Wings GM Ken Holland won't let teams talk to their Grand Rapids (AHL) coach Jeff Blashill. They can't afford to lose him if they can't sign coach Mike Babcock to a long-term deal.…
NHL Rumors II: Leafs, Predators, Blues, Wings, Avs, Sharks, Flyers and Offer Sheets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: An NHL executive on pending RFA James Reimer: “If I’m the Leafs, I don’t make him a qualifying (restricted free agent) offer. The reason, you can’t get much for him in a trade. So…