Rumors I: Oilers, Flames, Avalanche, Hurricanes and Wild
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Oilers defenseman Jeff Petry is a pending UFA and if there is no traction on a long-term deal soon, he'll likely be traded by the deadline. The Red Wings and Penguins are among the…
Rumors II: Isles, Wild, Avs, Canes, Blue Jackets, Leafs and Sabres
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: (mailbag) The Islanders may not need to acquire someone at the deadline, but it wouldn't be a surprise if they were active. GM Garth Snow isn't afraid to improve his team, and has the assets in…
Morning Hits: Top 25 UFAs, Diving, Byfuglien, Canucks and Waivers
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 25 potential unrestricted free agents: 1. Johnny Boychuk (NYI) 2. Marc Staal (NYR) 3. Christian Ehrhoff (PIT) 4. Carl Soderberg (BOS) 5. Mike Green (WSH) 6. Antoine Vermette (ARI) 7. Cody Franson (TOR)…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…
Rumors II: Coyotes, Bruins, Rangers and Wild
Zach Buchanan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes new majority owner, Andrew Barroway, said he's committed to making the Coyotes work in Glendale. The five-year, $50 million in loses trigger is still in place. Barroway added that he has no interest…
NHL Rumors: O’Reilly, Doan, Oilers, Wild and Sabres
Nick Groke of Denver Post: Ryan O'Reilly's name continues to come up in trade speculation. When asked about it. “You know, I…” O’Reilly said, before stopping and sighing and changing course. “I couldn’t care less. Knowing where we are, and…
Top 5 2015 NHL Free Agent Goalies
There isn’t a big premium on goaltending anymore in that 20-25 goaltenders are legitimate starters and the difference between the top-tier and bottom-tier of the 20-25 is about one save per 100 shots (or .10SV%). That said, bad goaltending completely…
NHL Rumors II: Yandle, Sabres, Blues, Leafs, Kings and Oilers
TSN Insider Trading: McKenzie: trade talk is picking up and Coyotes Keith Yandle's name is coming up again. It's not the first time that Yandle has been in the rumors, but this could be the year that he's moved. The…
NHL Rumors I: Blues, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Coyotes and Sabres
The Fourth Period: The Blues will be exploring trade options leading up the deadline, and Patrik Berglund could become a player involved. "They've been looking to deal him for the longest time. If they add, he's the one to be…
Rumors: Freidman’s 30-Thoughts and Garrioch Roundup
Elliotte Freidman of Sportsnet: One NHL executive on NBA Commissioner's Adam Silver's call for legalization of sports betting in the U.S. “It means,” one NHL executive said Friday, “He thinks we’re going into Las Vegas, and he wants to be…
Rumors: Methot, Schlemko, Buchnevich, Goalie Market and Campbell
Darren Dreger of TSN: Senators Marc Methot is getting close to returning to the lineup, but there has been no progress on his contract negotiations. There have been no talks in the past three weeks, which will continue to add…