NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk And The Trade Market
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Slava Malamud: SKA saying that Ilya Kovalchuk now wants to remain in the KHL because he wants to play in the Olympics ... Or maybe the New Jersey Devils couldn't find a team interested? Slava Malamud:…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals, Flyers and Devils
On the Montreal Canadiens and Carey Price ... Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin is expected to meet with Carey Price's agent Gerry Johansson next week. Pierre LeBrun: Bergevin and Johansson also talked at the World Championships in Paris. There…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
NHL Rumors: Mostly Washington Capitals With A Little LA Kings
On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Pending UFA defenseman Karl Alzner said he's still in the dark with regards to his contract status for next season. Pierre LeBrun: "End of an era at least in some ways for the…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Teams That Could Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at eight potential landing spots for Ilya Kovalchuk in a sign and trade with the New Jersey Devils. Montreal Canadiens - Need offense. They have three 2018 second round picks and could…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk – Some Teams That Might/Might Not Be Interested
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: There had been some teams that were questioning whether it was within the rules for Devils to do a Ilya Kovalchuk sign-and-trade. League source confirms that it is allowed. Mike Morreale: Devils GM Ray…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Devils, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, Blue Jackets and Sabres
On the Florida Panthers ... Bill Whitehead: GM Dale Tallon on their offseason needs: "We'd like to get more scoring. Maybe get a little deeper up in the forward position on the wings." On Ilya Kovalchuk and the New Jersey Devils…
NHL Rumors and Notes: Golden Knights, Canadiens, KHL – Dadonov and Shipachyov
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Evgeni Dadonov and Vadim Shipachyov ... Igor Eronko: Source saying that the Vegas Golden Knights are also interested in Evgeni Dadonov. Aivis Kalnins: Reports out of Russia today have the Golden Knights after Dadonov…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington thinks the Sabres should trade their first round pick for an NHL defenseman. The Sabres will draft at the No. 8 slot again this year. The Sabres need…
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils To Reach Out To Ilya Kovalchuk’s Agent
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Devils GM Ray Shero is expected to reach out to Jay Grossman, Ilya Kovalchuk's agent to discuss Kovalchuk's future. Slava Malamud: Though it seems entirely illogical, the Detroit Red Wings are another team that…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Sabres, Blue Jackets, Golden Knights and Avalanche
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Slava Malamud: Ilya Kovalchuk would likely prefer to stay around New York or end up in Florida. His family will be a major factor in where he goes - has four kids. It will likely be…