Quick Hits: Gretzky and Seattle, Lazar, Ranger, Gibbons and Canucks
John Shannon: A source in Wayne Gretzky's group is downplaying Gretzky's role in trying to bring a team to Seattle: "Seattle is along way off with a lot of hurdles." Source said: "Potential ownership groups have reached out, but we certainly haven't…
NHL News: The Senators Sign David Legwand For Two Years
Chris Johnston: The Senators have signed David Legwand to a two-year contract worth $6 million. Bruce Garrioch: Legwand will get $2.5 million this year and $3.5 million next year. Jim Matheson: Legwand's $6 million over two-years was very doable for…
NHL Rumors VI: Oilers, Sabres and Maple Leafs
Ryan Rishaug: Getting the sense that the Oilers won't be signing David Legwand. There is "lukewarm interest" from both sides. The Oilers are more likely to trade for a center. Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: On the Oilers potentially…
NHL Rumors IV: Legwand, Stempniak, Vokoun, Ott, Green, Vrbata, Berglund and Petry
Hope Smoke: (before the Petri Kontiola signing) Darren Dreger: "We're waiting on Legwand and so are the Leafs." ... "The Leafs are one of the teams that have put in an offer on Legwand" ... "The Leafs think Legwand can be a real good…
NHL Rumors XV: Blues, Wings, Jets, Brodeur, Michalek, Oilers, Bruins and Loktionov
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Doug Armstrong talked to Alex Steen and David Backes about the possibility of getting into the free agent market and paying someone more than them. Jeremy Rutherford: David Backes could be moved to right wing next year,…
NHL Rumors IX: Sabres, Oilers, Petry, Blues, Stars and Wild
Written by @Dale_Lamontagne John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Sabres are about $20 million away from the salary cap floor on the day before NHL free agency, and GM Tim Murray remains unconcerned about his ability to reach it. Murray…
NHL Rumors V: Rangers, Ducks, Glass, Wings, Lightning, Ehrhoff and Niskanen
The Fourth Period: The Rangers don't plan on re-signing Anton Stralman, Brian Boyle and Dominic Moore. They are interested in Mark Fayne. The NY Post is reporting they are interested in Ryan Carter. They are believed to have kicked tires…
NHL Rumors I: Trade Notes Gorges, Petry and Caron
Louis Jean: Sources saying the Maple Leafs offered a forward to the Canadiens for Josh Gorges. They have been very aggressive. Elliotte Friedman: (just after midnight EST) Doesn't look like Josh Gorges will change his mind about accepting a trade…
NHL Rumors XIII: Raymond, Santorelli, Rangers, Oilers, Caps, Tanev and Penguins
News 1130 Sports: Mason Raymond should be hitting the open market tomorrow, he's getting good interest. News 1130 Sports: Mike Santorelli's agent, J.P. Barry, will check in with the Canucks today. Getting interest from other teams. Chip Alexander: Manny Malhotra…
NHL Rumors VIII: Stastny, Vanek, Moulson, Subban, Johansen, Ehrhoff, Parenteau and Peters
Mark Spector: The Oilers are in hot pursuit of Paul Stastny. Safe to say that there are a lot of teams after him. Pierre LeBrun: Eight to 10 teams are on Thomas Vanek's radar. The Wild are interested, but not…
NHL Trade: Some Fallout From The Lightning, Oilers and Coyotes Trades
The Edmonton Oilers trade Sam Gagner to the Tampa Bay Lightning for Teddy Purcell. The Lightning then flipped Gagner to the Coyotes for a 6th round pick, with the Lightning retaining a third of his salary. The 24-year old Gagner…
NHL Rumors V: Penguins, Wild, Oilers, Jets, Red Wings and Avalanche
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said they have four primary UFA targets for Tuesday. They will go with their younger defensemen, and spend a little more money up front. The Pens have seven forwards under…