Rumors II: Wild, Predators, Kings and Lightning
On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: (mailbag) On if Jared Spurgeon could be traded before the deadline - Spurgeon will be a restricted free agent this offseason. If they are unable to re-sign hikm, it would…
Rumors: Seabrook, Flames, Sens, Canucks, Bergenheim and Zidlicky
Chris Kuc: Source saying the Blackhawks and Brent Seabrook are closing in on a long-term contract extension. Chris Hine and Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Seabrook said yesterday that he and his agent have been talking with GM Stan…
Rumors and Notes: RFAs, Huberdeau, Backstrom, and the Flames
NHL Numbers: Remaining unsigned RFAs: Micheal Ferland (CGY), Marcus Kruger (CHI), Stefan Elliott and Freddie Hamilton (COL), Jonathan Huberdeau (FLA), Brock Nelson (NYI) and John Albert (WPG). George Richards: Talk is that the Panthers and Jonathan Huberdeau have agreed on…
Rumors and Notes: Devils, Red Wings, and Flames
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Ray Shero will likely invite at least one player to training camp on a tryout, but it won't be either Scott Gomez or Steve Bernier. "That's not a direction I'm looking to go at…
Rumors and Notes: Devils, Flames, Canucks, and Matthews
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM Ray Shero has spoken with Ryane Clowe a couple times over the past weeks and will talk again soon. “We'll be in touch maybe this weekend talking again and early next week at…
Morning Hits II: Bruins Not Friendly for Young, Elite Players? Leafs Lines
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: If the last 10 years, there have been some big named, young talent that the Bruins have traded before they've hit their prime - Joe Thornton, Phil Kessel, Tyler Seguin and Dougie Hamilton. Is there a…
Rumors III: Bruins Mailbag
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) Jeremy Smith ($600,000) is the logical choice as the Bruins backup. Zane McIntyre could be a surprise out of camp, but is a long shot. Malcolm Subban isn't ready yet. There is still a chance…
Rumors I: Cullen, Burke, Coyotes, and Tarasov
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Matt Cullen remains unsigned, but is hoping to play again next season. "I'm excited about the idea of playing again," Cullen said during a phone interview Monday. "I'm leaning a lot more that way. Now…
Rumors and Notes: Blue Jackets and Flames
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Coach Todd Richards has options up front. “It’s a pretty fun exercise this summer,” Blue Jackets coach Todd Richards said, after the Saad trade. “We have a lot of different looks we can put…
Rumors II: Mailbags – Bruins and Red Wings
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: (mailbag) The Bruins need to find a puck-moving defenseman that can play 20-minutes a night and can play on the power-play. Zdeno Chara and Dennis Seidenberg may not be able to carry the blueline anymore. It…
Rumors I: Flyers, Blues, and Stars
Sam Carchid: The Flyers have opened up contract extension talks with Jakub Voracek. It will probably take at least $7 million per season. Jeremy Rutherford: Blues GM Doug Armstrong said that the KHL option for Vladimir Tarasenko was more worrisome…
Rumors II: Bruins, Oduya, Kruger, and Bernier
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins still need to find a top-four defenseman, preferably one that shoots right and has some offense to his game. It might have to wait until closer to the start of the season, and it…