Rumors: Jets, Oilers and Predators
On the Jets ... Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: Campbell wonders if having so many players as pending free agents is playing a role in the Jets mediocre record, 10-11-2. Drew Stafford (who is not a pending UFA) said that…
Rumors II: Habs, Isles, Oilers, Hawks, Jets, Wild, Flames and More
Friedman's Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Watch out for the Canadiens on the trade front. GM Marc Bergevin is one of the more active GMs, who makes a lot of calls to see what is out there. Don't know…
Rumors: Hamonic – Ducks, Flames, Oilers, Wild and Jets
On Travis Hamonic ... Damien Cox of Sportsnet: Ducks GM Bob Murray has been on Travis Hamonic for months now. It appears that some GMs have known about Hamonic's situation before others. Some think that Hamonic would go to Anaheim,…
Rumors: Islanders, Jets, Ducks, Avalanche and Coyotes
Garrioch rumor roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A source said it wouldn't be a surprise if Travis Hamonic finished the season with the Islanders, and then traded at the draft. “I think there’s an understanding between (Hamonic)…
Rumors II: Red Wings, Jets and Hurricanes
On the Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings and winger Justin Abdelkader have made significant progress towards a contract extension. They are putting "the finishing touches" on a new long-term contract that could be finalized in…
Injuries: Penguins, Lightning, Devils, Coyotes and Blues
On the Penguins ... Jenn Menendez of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Pascal Dupuis returned to practice yesterday. He's been out with a lower-body injury since a week before the season started. “Felt good. Good step in the right direction,” said…
Rumors III: Devils, Canadiens, Flyers, Jets, and Hurricanes
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Devils Travis Zajac has a no-trade clause, and a few sources including his agent, are pushing back against trade rumors and downplaying that anything happening at this time. Oilers VP of Hockey Ops Craig MacTavish attended…
Rumors II: Jets Edition – Ladd and Roster Notes
TSN That's Hockey Tonight: On TSN's That's Hockey Tonight, Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press spoke with the Winnipeg Jets captain Andrew Ladd about his looming contract.Lawless asked Ladd if the season starts and you don't have a contract, will you consider shutting down…
Rumors II: Franson, Ladd, and Byfuglien
NHL.com: Cody Franson on TSN 1040 radio said that they've been in talks with five or six teams, including the Bruins. "There are some very interested , but some teams are in cap situations and all the rest that comes…
Rumors II: Byfuglien, Kings and Beagle
Ken Wiebe of Ted Wyman of the Winnipeg Sun: Wiebe and Wyman look at what the Jets should do with Dustin Byfuglien - sign to an extension, playout next season and risk losing for nothing or to trade this offseason.Wiebe…
Rumors II: Frolik, Petry, Galchenyuk, Flyers and Bernier
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Negotiations between the Jets and Michael Frolik's agent Alan Walsh appear to be stalled. Frolik may be better served not to sign a deal for big money as it may put too much…
Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…