Morning Rumors: Avalanche, Devils, Penguins, Kings, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Islanders and Sabres
Adrian Dater of the Denver Post: Avs coach Patrick Roy on the March 5th trade deadline. “Sometimes you’re just afraid to say, ‘hey, if we bring this guy in and he doesn’t gel with our guys, are we a better team?”…
Morning Rumors: Blues, Rangers, Blue Jackets, Capitals, Avs, Oilers, Hurricanes, Canucks and Top 5 Grinders
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) If the Blues are looking to bring a bigger name in, it will have to include salary going out. If the Blues are looking at Ryan Callahan, the Rangers will want someone that could step…
Morning Rumors: Top Snipers, Ducks, Accepting Fate, Brodeur and the Lightning Spending Money
Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top 5 Snipers: 1. Thomas Vanek - the Kings have been rumored to be interested and there are ties to Minnesota. 2. Marian Gaborik - could be plan B for teams that don't land Vanek. 3.…
Morning Rumors: Kings, Oilers, Predators, Senators, Sharks, 2018 and 2022 Olympics
John Shannon: Trades can start happening as of midnight on February 23rd. Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: The Kings were in discussion with the Oilers about Sam Gagner before the Olympic's, but it apparently wasn't close and it is…
Morning Rumors: Top Centers, Ducks, Rangers, Bruins, Avs, Wings, Coyotes, Leafs and Sabres
Tim Kavanagh of ESPN: Top five center trade targets: 1. David Legwand - The Blackhawks and Red Wings could inquire. 2. Steve Ott 3. Sam Gagner 4. Olli Jokinen 5. Nazem Kadri The Fourth Period: The Ducks are looking for…
Morning Rumor Round Up From the Past Few Days
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues Chris Stewart name is in the rumor mill. There were rumors that the Rangers and Senators have inquired. Stewart has another year left at $4.2 million, which may appeal to some…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Girardi, Callahan, Gagner, Letang and Blue Jackets
Darren Dreger: Provided that Dan Girardi isn't focused on hitting the open market, there is a deal to be made with the Rangers. Both Girardi and Ryan Callahan could be traded by the deadline if they are interested in testing…
Morning Rumors: Rangers, Kings, Oilers, Islanders, Sabres, Senators, Flames, Maple Leafs and Letang’s Illness
Harvey Fialkov: GMs don't really want to trade for a big contract before the break and pay for players that won't be playing for the next three weeks. Larry Brooks: Has been told that a) no progress has been made…
Morning Rumors: Isles, Kings, Canucks, Oilers, Panthers, Devils, Bruins, Stars, Wings, Sabres, Flames and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun: The Islanders have taken a number of calls on Thomas Vanek and he could be dealt by tomorrow, but it's far from certain. Vanek's agent confirmed with ESPN that he'll likely be testing out the free agent market.…
Morning Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Blues, Isles, Kings, Pens, Canucks, Preds, Leafs, Devils, Wild and Oilers
Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: The Sabres and Ryan Miller haven't had any contract talks. "I still don't know what to say. There's been a change here even since there was a change here before," he said, referring to the…
Morning Rumors: Vanek, Callahan, Girardi, Stuart, Scouting the Oilers-Sabres, Hawks-Kings … And A Dreger Video
Chris Nichols: Thomas Vanek's agent: "I understand we're getting close to the time where Garth may feel he needs to act." Dennis Bernstein: Vanek would be a costly rental and his salary cap number doesn't really work for the Kings. Jason…
Morning Rumors: Miller, Wild, Caps, Oilers, Pens, Rangers, Vanek, MacDonald, Habs, Sharks and Callahan
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Ryan Miller situation likely won't be resolved until after the Olympic break, the asking price will be high, but there might be more teams involved. The Wild and Capitals are believed to be…