Rumors IV: Canucks, O’Connor, Bruins and Blues
Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: It's not unreasonable to think that GM Jim Benning could be asking players this offseason to waive their no-trade clauses. It's still unthinkable for defenseman Kevin Bieksa. “It’s never been brought up to me,”…
Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Capitals, Staal, Gaborik, Phaneuf, Umberger, Marchand and Ovechkin
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: It wouldn't be a surprise if the Penguins tested James Neal's trade value. Kris Letang's health scare may keep teams away. Scott Howson was in Vancouver for a second interview. Jim Benning has had two interviews…