NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators – Poile, Wingers, And More
Poile expects more tranquil deadline than usual... Adam Vingan of The Tennessean: The same thing is echoed by general managers in a position to buy. They are not going to pay for the moon for a top-six player. David Poile…
NHL Rumors: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov
On Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bob McKenzie: The Lightning and RFA Nikita Kucherov's situation is complex because of their salary cap situation. Bob McKenzie: Most high-end offensive forwards that are looking at their second contracts get close to…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and Tampa Bay Lightning
On the Washington Capitals and Dmitry Orlov ... Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Mid Atlantic: Dmitry Orlov and the Washington Capitals still haven't come to terms on a contract for this season. The RFA defenseman seems unsure of where he stands with…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Russell, Versteeg, Lightning and Stars
On the Calgary Flames ... Michael Traikos: Flames RFA Johnny Gaudreau on his contract status: "I don’t think I’m speaking to my agent for the next 15 to 20 days…end of tournament see where it goes" Rob Vollman of ESPN: When looking…
NHL Rumors: Kucherov, Russell, Mueller, Jets and Red Wings
On Nikita Kucherov ... Igor Eronko: Tampa Bay Lightning's RFA Nikita Kucherov's agent: 'Certainly Tarasenko would be a comparable out of whole bunch of contracts out there.' Kucherov's agent also mentions Predators Filip Forsberg. On Kris Russell ... Ryan Kennedy: Have…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Blackhawks, and Lightning
On Las Vegas ... Guy Flaming: Source saying that Kelly McCrimmon (WHLs Brandon Wheat Kings owner/GM) will likely be named Las Vegas' assistant GM. The Sin Bin: Las Vegas owner Bill Foley on the McCrimmon rumor: "Can't confirm at this…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Blues, Carlyle, Ladd, Isles, Rangers and More
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Bob McKenzie: The Hurricanes are close to re-signing Cam Ward to a two-year contract extension. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Wouldn't be a surprise if the Blues re-signed Kyle Brodziak. On Randy…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Red Wings, Islanders and Predators
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: The Panthers have saved $7.6 million in cap space (after the Marc Savard and Erik Gudbranson trades) and are expecting to sign Vincent Trocheck to a long-term deal and probably Brian Campbell. On…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Hawks, Stars, Ladd, Coyotes and More
Friedman's 30 Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Quickly touches on a the idea if the Maple Leafs would consider uniting Christian Dvorak, Mitch Marner and Matthew Tkachuk in the NHL. They would need to trade for Christian Dvorak, then move…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan: Predators GM David Poile on ESPN 102.5 The Game radio last week on the process of signing RFA Filip Forsberg to a contract extension. "We all have comparables that go by points and…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators Edition
On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: Three items that should be on the Nashville Predators to-do list this offseason. Re-sign Filip Forsberg - the pending RFA will be looking for a big raise. Forsberg said last…
NHL Rumors: Free Agents, Rangers and Canadiens
On some pending free agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Seth Jones are talking about a new contract, and are in the same ballpark on what a deal could look like. A deal should come…