NHL Rumors II: The Islanders and Blues Goaltending Situation
Arthur Staple: If the Islanders are able to sign Jaroslav Halak, GM Garth Snow says he's not finished there: "Right now we have 0 goalies signed. Probably not wise to go into a season w/ 1 goalie." Brett Cyrgalis of the…
NHL Trade: Capitals Trade Pending UFA Jaroslav Halak To The Islanders
The Washington Capitals have traded pending unrestricted free agent goaltender Jaroslav Halak to the New York Islanders for a 2014 fourth round draft pick that originally belong to the Blackhawks. The 28-year old Halak was drafted in the 9th round,…
NHL Rumors I: Vanek, Red Wings, Chara, Selanne, Miller, Blue and Oilers
Charley Walters of Twin Cities: Should look for Wild owner Craig Leipold to go after UFA Thomas Vanek this summer. He would replace Dany Heatley in offense and salary slot. Walters said not to be surprised if Brian Lawton ends…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Panthers, Jets and Sabres
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: The Capitals already have $58.4 million committed to 21 players for next season. They only have three players who saw regular action this past season that will be UFAs. Mikhail Grabovski is reportedly looking…
Morning Rumors III: Ovechkin, Halak, Flames Free Agents, Maple Leafs and Torts
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Alex Ovechkin on "which coach provided the best way to play" "I was not comfortable playing with Hunter’s system and I’m comfortable with system and I was comfortable with Bruce system as well. Be honest…
NHL Rumors III: Predators, Senators, Oilers, Capitals and Rangers
The Fourth Period: The Predators will be looking at add another dynamic goal-scorer this offseason. The Preds may look at the trade route rather through free agency. They could dangle Colin Wilson and Ryan Ellis again. They could go big…
Morning Hits: Halak, Awards, Niemi, Playoffs Streaks and Starting Goalies
Renaud Lavoie: Jaroslav Halak's agent Allen Walsh: "Jaro never at anytime said he didn't want to start against St. Louis. A private conversation between a player and coach should stay private and not be discussed with the media. I am bewildered that…
NHL Rumors: Bolland, Panthers, Capitals, Seattle, Canucks, Leafs, Gaudreau and Mason
Terry Koshan of the Toronto Sun: There have been no contract talks between Dave Bolland and the Maple Leafs since early February. “Nothing is happening right now,” Thun said. “We exchanged proposals prior to the Olympics and we were significantly…
Potential Scenarios From the Ryan Miller Sabres-Blues Trade
Ian Ott Sabres PR: Potential trade scenarios for the Ryan Miller trade to St. Louis.
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Capitals and Senators
Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette: Hickey wonders if the Canadiens should give the 35-year old Andrei Markov a three-year contract extension. Markov has been the cornerstone of Canadiens blueline since 2000. He's averaged over 25 minutes a game this…
Morning Rumors: GMs on the Hotseat, Senators, Goalie Market, Expansion, Leafs, Canes and Hotstove Video
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Garrioch names some GM who could be in trouble this offseason: David Poile (NSH) - if he goes, coach Barry Trotz is likely gone as well. Poile has been the GM since 1998. Assistant…
Morning Rumors: Capitals, Halak, Jets, Reimer and the Maple Leafs
Katie Carrera of the Washington Post: There have been no contract talks between the Capitals and Jaroslav Halak's camp, and there won't be until the season is over. “We’re not going to approach those discussions until the end of the…