NHL Rumors IV: The Stars and Oilers
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars put Aaron Rome on unconditional waivers for the purpose of using the first of their compliance buyouts. Rome had a year left on his contract and was scheduled to make $1.6…
NHL Rumors III: The Rangers and Their Free Agents, Oilers and Flyers
Arthur Staple of Newsday: Brad Richards relationship with Martin St. Louis and his leadership role after Ryan Callahan left makes a buyout decision not as easy as it once was. Do the Rangers look for a No. 1 center, possibly…
NHL Rumors II: Flames Try For Spezza, Blues, Rangers, Sharks, Avs and Kings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources saying the Flames have made a pitch to the Senators for center Jason Spezza, but a deal is unlikely to happen. Sources saying Spezza isn't really interested in playing in Canada, with the…
NHL Rumors IV: Potential Oilers Targets, McGinn, Larsson, Boyle and Sabres
Mark Spector of SportsNet: The Oilers core players are likely remaining with the team. “Because I know how difficult it is to acquire those pieces,” says MacTavish, who has had this discussion with his own people, with other GMs, and…
NHL Rumors I: Brodeur, Schneider, Laich and the Oilers
Tom Gulitti of the Bergon Record: Martin Brodeur expects to meet with his agent in the next week or so to discuss where his options could be for next season. “It’s going to be probably my last year,” the NHL’s…
Morning Hits: Panthers, Leafs, Nicholson, Draft, Couturier and 2014-15 Schedule
Darren Dreger: Panthers GM Dale Tallon confirmed that the five finalists for the coaching vacancy are Dan Bylsma, Ron Wilson, Gerard Gallant, Marc Crawford and Bill Peters. Harvey Fialkov: Have been told that the Panthers will hire a new coach…
NHL Rumors I: Maple Leafs and Panthers Rumor 2.0 … Others Interested in Phaneuf?
Howard Berger of Berger Bytes: Continuing on with the previously mentioned Maple Leafs and Panthers trade rumor. From a Western Conference scout. “Your people aren’t completely out of whack with that rumor you posted the other day,” the scout told…
NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…
NHL Rumors II: Draft Edition – Oilers, Flames, Canucks, Sutter and Hyka
Mike Morreale: The Oilers scouting staff have a definitive top-six group of draft prospects. The Flames have a top-eight. Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks will check to see what the cost is to move up in the…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers
Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…
NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards
The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles
Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…