Rumors and Notes: Russell, RNH, Bruins and Arbitration Dates
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are showing some interest in free agent defenseman Kris Russell. On the Edmonton Oilers ... Bob Stauffer: Would be "stunned" if the Oilers traded Ryan Nugent-Hopkins before the start…
NHL Rumors: Elias, Huberdeau, MacKinnon, Scriven and Versteeg
On the Patrik Elias ... Chris Ryan of NJ.com: Any contract for UFA Patrik Elias will depend on how his rehab goes the rest of the offseason. "He's back in Czech Republic now, and it's basically where we have left…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Panthers, Predators and Rangers
On Vadim Shipachov ... Harvey Fialkov: Source saying the Panthers are talking to Vadim Shipachov. Aivis Kalnins: The Canadiens have spoken with Shipachov multiple times. The Panthers have been interested since the beginning. Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Shipachov is looking…
NHL Rumors: Russell, Panthers, Stars and Flyers
On Kris Russell ... Allain Roy: The reports that Kris Russell turned down an offer from the Maple Leafs are false. Andy Strickland: Russell has options right now to sign somewhere, but he is taking his time to make the…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Islanders, Radulov and Top Remaining UFAs
On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... John Shannon: Hearing that a Coyotes - Shane Doan deal is close. He's not going anywhere. John Shannon: When he signs, it will be for one year. Craig Morgan: Source saying that…
NHL Rumors: Habs, Avs, Stars, Panthers, Leafs and Flyers
On the Montreal Canadiens ... HabsLinks: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin on free agency: "Some guys just tell me they won't play in Montreal." On the Colorado Avalanche ... David Pagnotta: The Avs and Nathan MacKinnon have already started contract talks. They…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Campbell, Boedker, Hamhuis, Russell and Perron
On Milan Lucic ... David Pagnotta: Source saying the Kings final offer to Milan Lucic was for eight years and $34 million - a $4.25 million cap hit. He's making $8 million more and one less year with the Oilers.…
NHL Rumors: Eriksson, Okposo, Avs, Radulov and Rumor Roundup
On Loui Eriksson ... Jimmy Murphy: Hearing the Panthers are not in on Loui Eriksson. Teams to watch include the Red Wings, Canadiens, Blues, Sharks and Devils. On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Sounding like Kyle Okposo has shortened his list…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Campbell and Panthers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Erik Erlendsson: Don't expect the Lightning to be involved much in free agency when it gets underway as noon. On Brian Campbell ... George Richards: Heard that the Panthers offered Brian Campbell a one and…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, and the Trade Market
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier hasn't spoken with the Leafs since their exit meetings. He knows there is a chance that he'll be traded, and is ready for it if…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Red Wings and Panthers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Sekeres understanding that the Canucks will buy out Chris Higgins and not Alex Burrows. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks have called the agents for Loui Eriksson, Mikkel Boedker, Darren Helm and Andrew Ladd.…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Panthers, Kings and Canadiens
On Kyle Okposo ... Arthur Staple: Don't rule out the Sabres and Panthers on UFA Kyle Okposo. On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven: Kings Director of Amateur Scouting Mark Tannetti: "We tried to move up when two guys…