Rumors I: Bernier, Vanek, Vesey, O’Connor and Baun
Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Leafs will have to decide what they want to do with pending RFA Jonathan Bernier. They will look at the goalie market this offseason. The Senators and possibly the Rangers may look to…
Rumors: Sharks, Leafs, Flames, Cap, Sabres, Kings, Sens and Wild
Damien Cox of Sportsnet: There currently is a truce between Joe Thornton and GM Doug Wilson, but can't see how this continues beyond this season. With a no-trade clause in hand, it's hard to see how Wilson can win this.…
Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…
Rumors VII: Penguins, Jets, Wild, Canadiens and Olympics
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Penguins are looking add forward and defenseman, or at least one of them. They are keeping an eye on Maple Leafs Daniel Winnik and Mike Santorelli, but they aren't alone. It is believed that the…
Rumors II: Jagr, Capitals, Canadiens, Sabres and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Jaromir Jagr confirmed that his agent spoke with Devils GM Lou Lamoriello last weekend, but said it wasn't because they are currently shopping him. "I haven't talked to my agent much about it. They probably talked…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friendman of Sportsnet: Jets Evander Kane was scratched from last night's game which was in his hometown. Jets coach Paul Maurice didn't say it was injury related. Sabres Cody Hodgson was benched last Friday. If the Sabres were to…
Rumors III: Rangers, Wild, Sens, Sabres, Wings, Coyotes and Leafs
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers had been rotating Matt Hunwick and John Moore as healthy scratches, but Hunwick has recently been more consistent and a little better according to coach Alain Vigneault. Hunwick holds the edge as…
Trade: Wild Acquire Goalie Devan Dubnyk For A Draft Pick
The Minnesota Wild have traded a 2015 3rd round pick to the Arizona Coyotes for goaltender Devan Dubnyk. The 28-year old Dubnyk was drafted 14th overall in the 2004 draft by the Oilers. He carries a $800,000 cap hit. Sarah…
Top 5 2015 NHL Free Agent Goalies
There isn’t a big premium on goaltending anymore in that 20-25 goaltenders are legitimate starters and the difference between the top-tier and bottom-tier of the 20-25 is about one save per 100 shots (or .10SV%). That said, bad goaltending completely…
Quick Hits: Notes, Injuries, Lines and Goalies
Kevin McGran: The Maple Leafs have hired Mark Hunter as their Director of Player Personnel. Chris Johnston: Hunter will oversee their pro and amateur scouting departments. Stephen Whyno: Martin Brodeur won't play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup. Chris…
Injury Notes: Datsyuk, Price, Giguere, McQuaid, Hertl, Stuart and Sobotka
Ansar Khan: Red Wings GM Ken Holland said that Pavel Datsyuk will be shut down for three weeks. John Lu: Canadiens Carey Price is progressing with his injury and "is not far." The Devan Dubnyk trade is not insurance for…
Morning Rumors II: Traded Draft Pick Note, Stastny, Ehrhoff, Dubnyk, Blues and Maple Leafs
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Trade note on the Blues - Sabres Miller/Ott trade. If the Blues make the Western Conference final or if they re-sign Miller before the draft, the Sabres get a 2014 first round pick. The…