NHL Rumors: Erik Karlsson – Islanders, Leafs, Rangers, Stars and Red Wings
On the Ottawa Senators, New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars and Detroit Red Wings ... Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: The New York Islanders have plenty of assets and could use a top-end, right-handed…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Senators, Canadiens and Islanders
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Frank Seravalli of TSN: Something doesn't seem right with the Oilers core. Defenseman Andrej Sekera remains out with an injury, and they moved on from Jordan Eberle, but they haven't clicked like they did last…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Expansion Notes, Wild, Bruins and Islanders
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Expansion Notes ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Golden Knights have talked to Kris Russell's reps. There hasn't been anything serious to this point. Vegas will check in with several UFAs. Darren Dreger: Free…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Landing Spots For Fleury, and the Devils
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: is getting mixed signals on which way the Colorado Avalanche could go on a Francois Beauchemin buyout. Not sure which way they are leaning now. On five potential landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury…
NHL Rumors: Potential Buyouts and the New York Islanders
On Buyouts ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Looking at players that could be bought out if they can't be traded or moved to Vegas: Dan Girardi (NYR), Marc Staal (NYR), Antti Niemi (DAL), Kevin Bieksa (ANA), Benoit Pouliot (EDM), Francois…
Buyout Candidates: Metropolitan Division
We’re less than a month away from the NHL buyout window opening (the later of June 15 or 48 hours after the Stanley Cup Final), and as we know the incoming 31st team in Vegas will alter the buyout landscape…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and the Washington Capitals
On the Detroit Red Wings and the Goalie Market ... Pierre LeBrun: Would think that the Red Wings would listen to inquiries about Petr Mrazek and Jimmy Howard. Teams that lost out on Scott Darling and Ben Bishop might call…
NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and the Detroit Red Wings
On the Calgary Flames ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: The Dallas Stars traded for and took goaltender Ben Bishop off the market. The Flames were interested in Bishop. Options now for the Flames in net include: Jimmy Howard…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and Sabres
On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: Goaltender Philipp Grubauer said he's ready to be a starting goaltender but would be happy to return to the Capitals. Jesse Dougherty: RFA forward Brett Connolly said that his agent has spoken with…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that the Canucks are interested in Ralph Krueger. Is he interested in leaving Southampton FC though? Elliotte Friedman: Krueger in a email commenting on the Canucks interest: "I have had some interesting chats these…
NHL Rumors: Coaching, Zaitsev, Neil and the New York Islanders
On some potential coaching moves, Nikita Zaitsev and Chris Neil ... Sportsnet: Hockey Night in Canada Headlines. Elliotte Friedman thinks there could be a significant number of coaching changes this offseason. The Vegas Golden Knights still need to hire their…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Islanders and Kings
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika: Not sure what Valeri Nichushkin is thinking, but guessing that Stars will make a push this offseason to get him back. Mark Stepneski: Stars GM Jim Nill was on an Edmonton radio station…