Rumors II: Hurricanes, Leafs, Sabres, Stars,Oilers and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (from last week) Hurricanes GM Ron Francis has said they are in no mood to trade Eric Staal, but some still feel the Maple Leafs will make a big push for him. One pro…
Rumors II: Staal, Sekera, Green, Stars and Scouting Stars-Preds
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis on Sportsnet 590. “I think people are always trying to throw things out there and stir things up. That’s the way it is in today’s world,” Francis said on Sportsnet…
Rumors: Canes, Coyotes, Blues, Sabres, Pens, Isles, Sharks, Jets, Avs, Rangers and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Talk is that Hurricanes GM Ron Francis is ready to make some moves and has been working the phones. He's willing to discuss anyone but his young guys that they consider as part of…
Rumors: Kings, Hurricanes, Sabres, Coyotes, Stars and Loktionov
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Kings may getting some salary cap relief if the NHLPA approves it. Slava Voynov's $4.16 million cap number is still on the books even though he is suspended. They played a player short on Tuesday.…
Rumors I: Maple Leafs, Kings, Hurricanes and Oilers
Will: Bob McKenzie on TSN 690 on Nazem Kadri and Jake Gardiner trade rumors: "I don't think the Leafs would rule out anybody right now outside of Kessel." Dennis Bernstein: (answering question) Can see Slava Voynov being traded after is domestic…
Injuries: Staal, Lovejoy, Carcillo, Moss, Kane and Devils
Jim Jamieson: Eric Staal will be back in the Hurricanes lineup tonight. Anaheim Ducks: Ducks Ben Lovejoy will be out six to eight weeks with a fractured finger. Tracey Myers: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo will be out for four weeks. Sarah…
Video: Friedman and Cox talk Staal, Sabres, Oilers and Flyers
Elliotte Friedman and Damian Cox: Friedman: Hurricanes Eric Staal doesn't want to be traded and he could return on Tuesday. He wants to stay long-term unless there is a new owner who wants to go a different direction. Cox: The…
Rumors II: Vegas, Leafs, Hurricanes, Rangers and Flyers
Josh Kosman and Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Billionaire William Foley is in advanced talks with the NHL about bringing a team to Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season. “He’s the real deal,” a source said. “He has deep…
Rumors I: On the Airwaves: Hurricanes, Maple Leafs and Flyers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Everyone's talking about Eric Staal now, but I think the fork in the road for Ron Francis was at the draft or shortly there after" ... "That was the time when he said Rutherford did things certain…
Rumors: Flyers, Rangers, Oilers, Ducks, Stars, Flames, Canes, Pens and Leafs
Frank Seravalli of the Philadelphia Daily News: Flyers GM Ron Hextall is looking for a defenseman who can control play in the defensive zone, has an expiring contract and won't cost much. Francis Bouillon turned down a contract from the…
Rumors: Brayden Schenn, Staal, Bruins, Petry, Brodie and Jets
The Fourth Period: The Flyers are looking to improve their roster and have made available Luke Schenn, Braydon Coburn and Nicklas Grossman. Sources saying the Flyers may also be making Brayden Schenn available. Flyers GM Ron Hextal is thought to…
Rumors: Looking for Dmen, Depth and Some Players Available
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Panthers GM Dale Tallon is on the hotseat as their owners are demanding they be competitive. Oilers coach Dallas Eakins is on the hotseat as well, and GM Craig MacTavish may have to go…