NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Ducks and Blues
On the Colorado Avalanche and Tyson Barrie ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1260 on Colorado Avalanche RFA defenseman Tyson Barrie. “There’s no question in my mind, I think Tyson Barrie is going to be traded.”…
NHL Rumors: Islanders, Top Trade Bait and KHL
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple of Newsday: It appears that Kyle Okposo and Matt Martin will be testing free agency. Sources saying that the Islanders haven't spoken with the either players agent since the end of the…
NHL Rumors: Draft Pick Compensation and Trade Talk
On Draft Pick Compensation ... General Fanager: The Maple Leafs will not be providing their 2016 3rd round pick as compensation for hiring Mike Babcock or Lou Lamoriello. Therefore, the Red Wings will get the Maple Leafs 2017 3rd round…
NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings
On the St. Louis Blues ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking what St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong should be focusing on this offseason. 1. Bringing back Ken Hitchcock for another year - He was able to get them past…
NHL Rumors: Shipachyov, Canucks, Blue Jackets and Oilers
On Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: Talk is that Vadim Shipachyov may have to play another year in the KHL before he's able to leave for the NHL. It came up on Monday and it involves an option that is…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Maple Leafs and Blues
On the Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs ... Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers might attempt to trade defenseman Mark Fayne and his $3.625 million cap hit for the next two years this offseason. The acquiring team…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Shipachov, Coyotes and Oilers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Lightning's Kristers Gudlevskis has a significant offer from a team in Finland. On Vadim Shipachov ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on Vadim Shipachov: "Every team is going to be beating down…
Rink Rumblings – Big Contracts Could Be On The Move Come Summer Time
The National Hockey League is down to the final four of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and teams are putting their finishing touches to their plans for the 2016 NHL Draft and free agency on July 1. It is not expected…
NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers and Philadelphia Flyers
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: Willis looks at some reason that the Oilers will trade the No. 4 pick. GM Peter Chiarelli has already stated he's willing to trade the pick and that there…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Vesey, Wild, Oilers and Stars
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Marc Dumont: Renaud Lavoie is reporting that the Montreal Canadiens are interested in re-signing Mike Brown and Victor Bartley. On the Jimmy Vesey, Minnesota Wild, Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars ... Fluto Shinzawa of the…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Oilers, Wild, Wings, Blackhawks and Ducks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Coyotes will aggressively pursue a defenseman through trade or free agency. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Brian Lawton: Think that the Oilers should go all in and try to trade…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Avalanche and Islanders
On the LA Kings ... Eric Duhatschek: (when asked about the Flames) From Duhatschek's understanding, John Stevens will be staying with the Kings. It's a good fit for him there. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Won't be a…