NHL Rumors II: Radio Edition: Sharks, Sens, Canucks, Canes, Richards and Canadiens
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "I think the Sharks are going to trade Joe Thornton anyway, or explore that option" ... "Joe is a proud guy and I'm sure he wouldn't be thrilled to lose the captaincy" ... "I believe the Sharks need to…
NHL Rumors IV: Gagner, Sharks, Thornton and Richards
The Fourth Period: The Oilers are still offering up Sam Gagner as they look to trade him before July 1st when his no-trade clause kicks in. The Kings almost acquired him during the season. The Predators, Maple Leafs and Stars…
NHL Rumors II: Trotz to Washington, Thornton, Miller and Vanek
Gary Lawless: Hearing a deal is done with Barry Trotz to coach the Capitals. Owner Ted Leonsis is fine with Dick Patrick hiring a coach. Patrick and Trotz have a long association together. Lawless wouldn't be surprised if Claude Noel was…
NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Marleau, Niemi, Spezza, Panthers No. 1, Umberger, Brisson, Hiller and Koivu
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said there will be some changes next year. Some are speculating that Joe Thornton and/or Patrick Marleau could be traded. Goalie Antti Niemi is entering the final year of…
NHL Rumors III: Flyers, Teams In Need of Change and Players That Could Be Available
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Hiring an assistant GM to fill his old position is not high on Flyers GM Ron Hextall's priority list. Flyers fans shouldn't expect major changes. "I don't anticipate anything real big," he said. ".…
NHL Rumors III: Dion Phaneuf – Oilers, Stars, Jets, Sharks, Avalanche, Flames and Blues
CapGeek: Dion Phaneuf has a no-movement clause (voided after trade to Toronto) for current 2013-14 contract. His new contract (seven years and $49 million) has a no-movement clause and a modified no-trade clause in which he submits a 12-team trade…
NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Sharks, Maple Leafs and Coyotes
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said they need a "right-handed shot" to improve their blueline. It will be one of their priorities this offseason, either through free agency or trade. “Right-shot defensemen are at a premium…
NHL Rumors I: Wings, Sharks, Niskanen, Fiddler, Boyle, Gretzky and Carlyle
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Red Wings GM Ken Holland won't let teams talk to their Grand Rapids (AHL) coach Jeff Blashill. They can't afford to lose him if they can't sign coach Mike Babcock to a long-term deal.…
NHL Rumors I: Stafford, Ehrhoff, Ott, Peverley, Sharks, Nilsson, Wilson and Blues
John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Drew Stafford is expected to remain with the Sabres next year, at least for the start of the year. Stafford is entering the last year of his four-year, $16 million deal. They will likely…
Morning Rumors: Eberle, Oilers, Hurricanes, Sharks, Legwand, Canadiens and Scouting Avs-Panthers
Derek Van Diest of the Edmonton Sun: Oilers Jordan Eberle knows his name is in the rumor mill. “It’s part of the game,” Eberle said. “There are certain things that you read or you see on TSN or Twitter. It’s such…
Morning Hits: Prospal, Thornton, Murphy, Pysyk, Ruhwedel and Reimer
Dan Murphy: Vinny Prospal has decided to retire from hockey and will not be signing a AHL PTO with the Canucks organization. Kevin Kurz: Joe Thornton's deal with the Sharks has been done for awhile, but he wanted to wait…
Sharks Sign Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau To Contract Extensions
The San Jose Sharks have signed forwards Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau to three-year contract extensions. The 34-year old Thornton's three-year deal is for $20.25 million, a $6.75 million salary cap hit. He's coming off a three-year deal worth $21…