Rumors III: Canucks – Free Agents, Trade Options and the Draft
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks have 17 players under contract for next season at about $66 million. If the five percent escalator is used, the cap ceiling could be round $71 million. The Canucks need to clear…
Rumors IV: Canucks, Panthers, Draft Notes on Coyotes and Leafs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Canucks are holding their pro scouting meetings this week and it's expected they will decide on whether Eddie Lack or Jacob Markstrom will be put on the trade block. The Canucks don't have a second-…
Rumors I: Goalies – Stars and Six Teams That Could Move One
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars tend to lean on their young players instead of overspending in free agency, but GM Jim Nill could look at some free agents to improve the team. Goalie free agent targets…
Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…
Rumors II: Reilly, Blackhawks, Canucks, Fehr and Flyers
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are allowing Mike Reilly's agent, Pat Brisson, to talk to other teams. GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed reports that Reilly and Brisson are talking to teams this week at the Draft Combine.…
Rumors I: Canucks, Senators, Bruins and Red Wings
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Canucks are looking for a second round pick for Eddie Lack. Moving Lack would create room for Jacob Markstrom.The Blues have likely decided to move Brian Elliott. Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun:…
Rumors I: McIntrye, Reilly, Peverley, Cullen, Sabres and Canucks
Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald: Bruins prospect Zane McIntrye will be leaving the University of North Dakota and could be signing with the Bruins soon. Contract talks were expected to start yesterday according to his agent Neil Sheehy. McIntrye…
Rumors II: Malkin Trade Ideas, Tarasenko and the Canucks
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Though Penguins president David Morehouse has said that Evgeni Malkin isn't going anywhere, Matheson thinks the Penguins should listen to all offers on Malkin.Penguins GM Jim Rutherford should call the Blues and ask about…
Rumors III: Offseaon Priorites for Sens, Blues, Canucks, Preds and Pens
Craig Custance of ESPN: Offseason look at teams that were recently eliminated. Ottawa Senators Offseason Priorities: 1. Settle on a starting goalie: Andrew Hammond was 20-1-2 down the stretch. His agent put off contract talks till after the season. Hammond…
Quick Hits: Resting, Injuries, Starters, Lines and Man Games Lost
Pat Leonard: Rangers Marc Staal, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello will be given the night off. Defenseman Kevin Klein skated, but remains out. Joe Smith: Lightning's Victor Hedman was at the optional skate this morning, a good chance he returns…
Injuries: Updates On Over 16 Players Including Some Big Names
Dan Murphy: Canucks GM Jim Benning didn't give a timetable for Ryan Miller's return. He said they are prepared to go with Eddie Lack and Jacob Markstrom for weeks if need be. Elliotte Friedman: Markstrom was an emergency call-up, so…
Rumors III: Oilers, Kings, Hawks, Coyotes, Flames, Canucks and More
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers should go after Kings goalie Martin Jones. They have the Penguins 1st round pick from the David Perron trade, and if it takes a prospect as well, so be it. The Blackhawks are…