Rumors I: World Cup, Isles, Oilers, Leafs, Wings and Scouting
Darren Dreger of TSN: An announcement on the World Cup of Hockey is at least a month away, with Toronto to host the event in 2016. It's not known which countries will be invited, and how many. Arthur Staple of…
Morning Hits: Muzzin, Olympics, Malkin, Gibson, Pronger and More
Mike Brehm: Salary breakdown of Jake Muzzin's new contract with the Kings (five-years, $20 million): $3 million, $4 million, $4.1 million, $4.45 million and $4.45 million. Chris Johnston: Have been told that the 2018 Olympics are not part of the NHL's current international talks.…
Rumors II: Hurricanes Eric Staal and the Maple Leafs
TSN's Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: The asking price for Eric Staal would be enormous. The Leafs and Hurricanes have talked in the past. Would cost them a first round pick, either Tyler Bozak or Nazem Kadri and likely Jake Gardiner.…
Rumors: Brewer, Myers, Petry, Wiercioch, Methot and Gardiner
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Eric Brewer was scratched for the Lightning's first two games, which led to trade talk. TSN's Bob McKenzie stated over the weekend that Brewer's name "is out there." “The one thing about Brew is…
Rumors: Bruins, Red Wings, Senators, Gardiner and Brodeur
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Haggerty thinks that Loui Eriksson is a third-line winger and won't be the offensive player they had hoped for then they traded for him in the package they received for Tyler Seguin. Haggerty thinks the Bruins…
Rumors I: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Budaj and the Flames
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: The Sabres have $37.7 million committed to 15 players for next season, so the Sabres have the flexibility to do a lot of things. Vogl wonders if Joe Thornton would waive his no-trade clause…
Rumors and Notes: Methot, Jagr, Gagner, Jets, Avs, Dion and Rangers
Chris Lund of Ottawa Senators.com: Marc Methot on contract talks. "It's the business side of it and it's not always pretty. It's definitely a process and in terms of what's to be expected and whatnot, obviously I'd like to get…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Halpern, Bouillon and Schultz
Mike Halford of Pro Hockey Talk: The Blackhawks are currently $2.2 over the salary cap for this season. For 2015-16, the Blackhawks have $65 million committed for 15 players, a year in which Brandon Saad, Marcus Kruger and Nick Leddy…
NHL Rumors I: Bruins, Ducks, Blue Jackets and Wild
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Things are quiet regarding Torey Krug and the Bruins. Krug and Reilly Smith don't have a lot of leverage as they are coming off their entry level deals with no arbitration rights and are not able…
NHL Rumors II: Maple Leafs – Gardiner, Franson, Nonis and Shanahan
Kevin McGran: Jake Gardiner said that the Maple Leafs offered a bridge deal and the five year deal he ended up signing. It was his choice. Hope Smoke: Doug MacLean: "You still need a Franson to log some mins. Yeah they…
NHL News: Spaling, Green, Gardiner, King and Halischuk
Ken Campbell: Nick Spaling filed for $2.85 million, with the Penguins submitting $1.65 million. Tom Gulitti: The Devils signed Andy Green to a five year, $25 million contract extension, $5 million in each season. Stephen Whyno: Jake Gardiner salary breakdown:…
NHL Rumors I: Jets and Frolik … Carlyle and Gardiner
Ken Wiebe: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said they still hope to eventually sign Michael Frolik to a long-term deal. The Jets can't sign Frolik to a new long-term deal until January 1st. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jets…