NHL Rumors: Devils, Flyers, Canucks and Ducks
On the New Jersey Devils ... Chris Ryan Of NJ.com: Ryan looks at five things the Devils could do in August. Patrik Elias is still rehabbing his knee after offseason surgery. Elias wants to play another season with the Devils.…
Rumors and Notes: Coyotes, Bruins, Las Vegas and the Oilers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes put Antoine Vermette unconditional waivers yesterday for the purpose of buying out the 34-year old center. General Fanager reports he will count $1.25 million against the cap for…
NHL Rumors: Steen, Vesey, Bartkowski and the Jets
On Alex Steen ... Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: (chat) Alex Steen would like to get a contract extension done before the season starts, and the Blues might be hopeful as well. GM Doug Armstrong doesn't want to…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Bruins, Sabres, Blues, Rangers and Panthers
On the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres ... Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe: If Red Wings GM Ken Holland is convinced that Petr Mrazek is their No. 1 goalie, the Wings could look to move…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders
On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Blackhawks, and Lightning
On Las Vegas ... Guy Flaming: Source saying that Kelly McCrimmon (WHLs Brandon Wheat Kings owner/GM) will likely be named Las Vegas' assistant GM. The Sin Bin: Las Vegas owner Bill Foley on the McCrimmon rumor: "Can't confirm at this…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Canucks and Bruins
On the Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: Contract talks between the Minnestoa Wild and RFA Matt Dumba are ongoing. Wild assistant GM Brent Flahr and Dumba's agent Craig Oster are expected to meet during…
NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey and Matt Duchene
On Jimmy Vesey ... Scott Powers of The Athletic: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Donatelli, said yesterday that the Chicago Blackhawks will be on Vesey's shortlist of teams when he becomes a free agent on August 15th. “Chicago will be a…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Oilers, and the Top 10 Remaining UFAs
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Ben Kuzma of the Vancouver Province: He has off-ice issues, but the timing for the Canucks to land a second-line left-winger in Evander Kane may not be better. Kane has a August 1st court date…
Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds
On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…
NHL Rumors: Leafs, Vesey, Sabres, Avs and Islanders
On the Toronto Maple Leafs and performance bonuses ... Alan Strachan: It was Lou Lamoriello's philosophy to not give out performance bonuses, not the Toronto Maple Leafs. Lamoriello got overruled with Auston Matthews - Lou doesn't shift voluntarily. Alan Strachan:…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Flyers, Red Wings and RFAs
On the New York Rangers ... Andy Graziano: The Rangers may not be finished after the Derick Brassard - Mika Zibanejad trade. Hearing that they are back in on Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. EJ Hradek: Though it's possible, don't see the…