Rumors II: Hurricanes, Penguins, Leafs and Richards
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Don Waddell said the situation in Carolina is totally different than that of the Atlanta Thrashers when he was there. Waddell is the president of the Hurricanes parent company. Waddell said…
Rumors and Notes: Lightning, Flyers, Jackets, Sabres and Bruins
Fluto Shinzawa of Boston Globe: Both Ben Bishop and Steve Mason will be unrestricted free agents after the 2016-17 season, and both will likely to be looking for multi-year deals at over $6 million per season. GMs Steve Yzerman and…
Rumors and Video: Blues, Ducks, Pens, Bruins, Oilers and Leafs
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues GM Doug Armstrong will have to make a decision with regards to his coaching staff. Ken Hitchchock's contract expires. He'll have to re-sign Vladimir Tarasenko to an expensive deal. Roster changes are…
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…
NHL News and Rumors: Penguins Hire Rutherford, Fire Bylsma
The Penguins have hired former Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford to be their new GM and have fired head coach Dan Bylsma. Some thoughts and rumors surrounding these moves: Luke DeCock: Rutherford may not have been interested in the long-term rebuilding…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins GM Search … Pens and Jackets Coaching Situation
TSN: Pierre LeBrun reported that the Penguins have reached out Jim Rutherford about the possibility of joining the organization. Julien BriseBois is also a top candidate. Luke DeCock: Rutherford would be a good short-term fit for the Penguins. He would…
Morning Hits: GMs, Backes Talk, Vellucci and Waivers
Tom Gulitti: Devils GM Lou Lamoriello is the longest running GM. Jim Rutherford was second (June 28, 1994) and George McPhee was third (June 9, 1997). Hope Smoke: Nick Kypreos: "I'm sorry, but Backes is not a #1 on a Cup…
NHL Rumors: Miller, Blues, Stars, Flames and Hurricanes
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Blues Ryan Miller on what his next few days and weeks will be like: “I don’t know,” he said. “Just have to take them as they come now. I guess I’m free to…
Morning Rumors: Staal’s, Skinner, Ward, Subban, Miller and Maple Leafs
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes Jim Rutherford is expected to step down as the teams general manager after the season. He could remain on as their president, a position he currently holds as well. Ron Francis…
Morning Rumors and Notes: Lundqvist, Callahan, GMs speak out on fighting and Bryzgalov going to Vegas
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Rangers Henrik Lundqvist won't be talking with management about a contract extension anymore. “For me, all my focus is going to be on hockey: on the game and winning,” Lundqvist said before the Blueshirts’…
Trade Rumors: MacTavish talking Hemsky, Horcoff and the No. 7 … Rutherford getting calls on No. 5
TSN: Oilers GM Craig MacTavish on Team 1260 radio in Edmonton on Ales Hemsky and Shawn Horcoff: "I think both those players are at a similar crossroads," MacTavish told the radio station. "Sometimes change is good for both the organization and…
NHL Rumors I: GMs Chiarelli, Rutherford, Regier and Holmgren talk Trade Deadline
Dan Rosen of NHL.com: Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli leading up to the April 3rd trade deadline. "It's been that different so far," Boston Bruins general manager Peter Chiarelli told NHL.com at the GM meeting here. "Everything is compressed, so will…