Rumors I: Blackhawks, Capitals, Senators and Oilers
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Marcus Kruger's agent, J.P. Barry, said that they are still waiting for Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman to clear some salary cap space to be able to re-sign Kruger. Kruger didn't file for salary arbitration…
Rumors I: Devils, Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Ray Shero thinks that he'll be able to sign Adam Larsson to a long-term contract before the July 29th salary arbitration date. "We have the date for arbitration, so I'll talk to (agent) J.P.…
Video and Notes : Leafs Draft Offer, Caps, Oilers and Seattle
The video shows that the Maple Leafs offered the No. 4 draft pick to the Blue Jackets for the 8th, 34th, 38th, and 58th, as long as Noah Hanifin wasn't drafted by the Coyotes. The trade obviously didn't happen and…
Rumors III: Blackhawks, Flames and Oilers
Chris Kuc of the Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks Bryan Bickell on how he avoids the trade rumors. "I do a lot of fishing and I don't watch TV, I don't listen to the radio and I don't look at my phone,"…
Rumors II: Ehrhoff, Ladd, Hoffman, Oduya, Galchenyuk and More
Jason Brough of Pro Hockey Talk: Rick Curran, the agent for UFA Christian Ehrhoff, in an email to PHT. “ doesn’t mind having the flexibility of a single year commitment. He’s confident in his ability to provide a valued role…
News: Kesler, Schultz, Fast and Miller Get New Deals
Anaheim Ducks: The Ducks have signed 30-year old Ryan Kesler to a six-year contract extension ($41.25 million - a $6.875 million cap hit).Kesler on the Ducks priority to sign him to a contract extension. "The feeling was mutual. They wanted…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Rumors and Notes: Predators, Stars, and Top Remaining UFAs
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Predators GM David Poile wrapped up their free agency shopping pretty quick. "We improved the team by keeping the team together," he said Wednesday. "There's been so many changes in the last couple years, including…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…
Rumors II: Devils, Blues, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Stars and Senators
Tom Gulitti: If the Devils are going to consider giving up a significant asset, they are going to want a player who is "a certain age" who fits with the team now as well as two-three years from now. Dennis…
Rumors V: O’Reilly, Flyers, Shattenkirk and the Blues
David Pagnotta: The Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly are still working on finalizing a seven-year contract extension. Not done yet. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and David Backes have been in the rumor…
Rumors XIV: Blues, Habs, Kings, Oilers, Leafs, Bruins, Green, and Ward
On the Blues and Shattenkirk ... I would NOT rule out possibility of Blues entertaining idea of trading Shattenkirk. He has 2 more years left on his deal at 4.25m AAV (1/2)— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) July 1, 2015 On the…