NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers — Ken Holland and Coaching
Edmonton coaching search impacted by Buffalo's search? Kurt Leavins: Coaching searches often overlap and impact other teams' searches. This has been true with Edmonton. Buffalo contacted Sheldon Keefe, Dave Tippett, and Jacques Martin at various points. Also, there have been…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Golden Knights, Oilers and Senators
The Golden Knights talked extension with William Karlsson before the playoffs. Doesn't sound like Jacob Trouba will take a discount. Oilers GM candidates and Senators coaching candidates.
Rumors I: Coaches, Wild, Flames, Bruins, Blues and Lightning
Garrioch roundup ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Thought is that unless things turn around quickly in Columbus, Todd Richards could be relieved of his duties. John Tortorella could be the top candidate to replace Richards if they make…
NHL Rumors V: Canucks, Hurricanes, Panthers and Sekac
Insider Trading TSN: Darren Dreger: Ryan Kesler still wants out of Vancouver. The Ducks and Flyers could be on his six team trade list. Pierre LeBrun: The asking price is still high, and they want a player that can play…
NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Kesler, Toews, Callahan, Gionta, Staal, Flames and Coyotes
Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs are at least one of six teams that have interest in Sharks Joe Thornton. That doesn't mean the teams have exchanged offers. There have been reports out of Chicago about a…
NHL Rumors I: Rutherford, Penguins and Some Coaching Candidates
Chip Alexander: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on when he stepped down from the Hurricanes, he knew he had to "either cut way back or look for a new challenge." ... "It didn't take long for that new challenge to come along. I…
Quick Hits: Devils, Martin, Staal, Hall and Burakowsky
Howard Eskin: Sources confirm that Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris has agreed on the money to buy the Devils. He will cover Jeff Vanderbeek's debt as well. Vanderbeek has lost the bank. Done deal. Rob Rossi: Jacques Martin will be…
Coaching Hits: Tortorella, Martin, Maurice, Bylsma, Canucks, Stars and Oilers
Katie Strang: John Tortorella was in Vancouver yesterday for an interview with the Canucks. Renaud Lavoie: The Canucks have talked with Jacques Martin about their coaching position. Josh Rimer: Both the Stars and Canucks have spoken with Jacques Martin. The…
GMs on the hotseat … Trades that didn’t happen … Injury notes on Toews, Gomez, Hedman, Bogosian, and Vokoun … Cherry goes off on Burke (video)
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: A couple GMs who could be under the gun this offseason: Scott Howson, Pierre Gauthier, George McPhee, Brian Burke, and Dean Lombardi. The Sharks might be willing to trade Joe Pavelski, prospects and picks…
Jets send Scheifele down … Connolly closer, Reimer doubtful … Struggles in Montreal and Columbus … Doughty could return this week
Tim Campbell of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have sent 2011 1st round draft pick Mark Scheifele back to Barrie of the OHL. He recorded 1 goal in 7 NHL games. Iain MacIntyre of the Vancouver Sun: With the…
Nabokov hangs up on Snow … Savard to be evaluated today … Stars-Leafs trade debunked … Forsberg could return next month
The New York Times: Shortly after being claimed by the Islanders on Saturday, GM Garth Snow called up Evgeni Nabokov, "Snow said when he identified himself on the phone, Nabokov immediately hung up." Nabokov agent later talked to Snow, and…
The Montreal Canadiens to hire Jacques Martin as the new head coach
As reported on TSN "The Montreal Canadiens began their offseason moves with a bang on Monday, as general manager Bob Gainey announced that the club has hired Jacques Martin as their new head coach"... It looks like the Canadiens…