NHL Rumors I: Trade Talks Heating Up, Weber Staying, Top Picks Getting Interest
Craig Custance of ESPN: With this year's draft not having many "NHL ready" players, some GMs will be looking for immediate help via the trade route. “I do think there’s more based on the conversations I’m having. I think there…
Morning Hits: Carcillo, Weise, Alberts, Gallant and Panthers
John Shannon: NHL source said a Daniel Carcillo decision will be made today. Pat Leonard: Carillo has only missed three games, so he could miss the entire final if suspension is not reduced. Arpon Basu: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin confirmed that…
NHL Rumors: Berger Reports A Maple Leafs – Panthers Blockbuster Rumor
4:45 PM Hope Smoke: Craig Button: "I think when you consider some of the areas that the Panthers have in place & the history of Tallon, specifically with Kane...""...you look at exceptional talent players like Ehlers/Nylander those of skill players...""...…
NHL Rumors V: Blackhawks, Stars, Canadiens, Panthers, Caps, Pens, Blues and Brodeur
Craig Custance of ESPN: Some things the Blackhawks will have to handle this offseason. 1. Sign Kane and Toews to gigantic contract extensions - both have one year left on their $6.3 million deals. They will need a raise and…
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 I: Subban, Price, Budaj, and the Panthers Coaching Vacancy
CP on SportsNet: Canadiens P.K. Subban. "I’m sure everybody in hockey wants a long-term contract, but for me, it’s not just about that," he said. "It’s about being part of a team that can win a championship, and I believe…
Morning Rumors I: Canadiens, Subban, Vanek, Red Wings and Capitals
Sean Gordon of the Globe and Mail: Gordon wonders if P.K. Subban's agent Don Meehan could start contract talks at Evgeni Malkin money, eight years and $76 million. If they think that Lars Eller passed Tomas Plekanec on their "go-to…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Kings, Canucks and Jets
Craig Custance: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he's received at least a half dozen legitimate inquiries about the 1st overall pick. Ronnie Shuker of The Hockey News: Sunday's game could be Mike Richards final game in a Kings uniform as…
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…
NHL Rumors I: Hurricanes, Panthers, Flyers and Senators
Josh Rimer: Hearing that the Hurricanes are waiting for the playoffs to end as Ulf Samuelsson is their leading candidate for their vacant heading coaching position. Aaron Ward: The Hurricanes have not narrowed their coaching candidates down to one. Harvey…
NHL Rumors I: GM and Coaching – Penguins, Panthers and Hurricanes
Rob Rossi of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins have already spoken with Pat Brisson, Jason Botterill, Julien BriseBois and Dave Poulin about their vacant GM position. CEO David Morehouse is said to have spoken with contacts about, and possibly…
Morning Hits: No Consensus Up Top, Unsigned Prospects and Some Overseas Signings
Michael Traikos: Panthers GM Dale Tallon on the draft: "Is there a consensus guy that’s 1, 2 or 3? Probably not." Corey Pronman: Notable unsigned prospects as the deadline of June 1st approaches: BUF's Ullmark, CAR's Karlsson, CBJ's Zaar, LAK's Hyka/Ebert, MTL's…