NHL Rumors: New York Islanders and Minnesota Wild
On the New York Islanders ... Brian Compton: New York Islanders GM Garth Snow said they will reach out to John Tavares next summer to start the process of getting a contract extension done. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Islanders GM Garth…
Rink Rumblings – The Best Bargains Of NHL Free Agency
30 National Hockey League clubs spent over $500 Million signing players on the opening weekend of free agency, but as is usual at this time of year, teams begrudgingly overpay in hopes of finding a difference maker and come to…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Lupul, Versteeg, Coyotes and the Wings
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have been trying to add another impact forward. “If I had a crystal ball, I would say we’d try to add a winger who had some grit…
NHL Rumors: Nielsen, Wings, Blues, Flames and Wiercioch
** A quick run though of embedded rumors before the start of free agency ** On Frans Nielsen ... Free agency opens at noon. Frans Nielsen is #RedWings main target. Guess is they get a deal done. — Ansar Khan…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…
NHL Rumors: Predictions, Predators, Bruins and Flames
Early Predications ... Darren Dreger: Not for sure, but early predictions are: Milan Lucic to the Edmonton Oilers, Frans Nielsen to the Detroit Red Wings, Andrew Ladd to the New York Islanders and Loui Eriksson to the Vancouver Canucks. Bob…
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: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes
On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…
NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More
TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and David Backes
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Don't expect the Flyers to be signing any big named free agents. Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking for bargain free agent forwards. David Backes, Andrew Ladd, and…
NHL Rumors: Ladd Suitors, and the Detroit Red Wings
On Andrew Ladd ... Darren Dreger: Among the teams that are interested in Andrew Ladd are the Islanders, Predators, Lightning and Canadiens. When Steven Stamkos' situation is settled, the next wave of signings will begin. Adam Vingan: Wonder if Ladd…
NHL Rumors: Shipachyov, Islanders, Rangers and Wings
On Vadim Shipachyov ... Elliotte Friedman: There were rumblings last night that Vadim Shipachyov, who originally thought would be able to come to the NHL until 2016-17, could be a possibility to now to come over before then. Aivis Kalnins: Friedman's…