NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Philadelphia Flyers
On the Edmonton Oilers and Carolina Hurricanes ... The Fourth Period: Multiple sources are saying that have taken calls on goaltender Cam Talbot, and he has been asked for a 10 team trade list. Talbot has a year left on…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers – Kovalchuk, Draft, and Right-Handed Defensemen
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Adam Kimelman: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said that he hasn't spoken with Ilya Kovalchuk's camp and doesn't plan on it. Hextall said they are hoping to be involved in the free agent market, but added:…
NHL Rumors: NY Islanders, Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs
On the New York Islanders and John Tavares, Washington Capitals and John Carlson, and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger on if pending free agent John Tavares will take full advantage…
NHL Rumors: The Top Destinations for Pending Free Agent John Tavares
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Amir Basu: Pierre McGuire on the Golden Knights: "I think Vegas will be a strong contender for John Tavares, I really do, also for John Carlson, George McPhee drafted him." On John Tavares ... Matt…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Samsonov, Kempny, Grubauer and Carlson
On the Washington Capitals ... JJ Regan: GM Brian MacLellan said that he expects Ilya Samsonov to start in Hershey (AHL) next year. Tarik El-Bashir: MacLelland said he's met with pending unrestricted free agent defenseman Michal Kempny and told him…
NHL Rumors: Senators and Hoffman … Red Wings and Green
On the Ottawa Senators and Mike Hoffman ... John Shannon: The Ottawa Senators statement on the Erik Karlsson and Mike Hoffman situation: “We are investigating this matter in cooperation with the NHL and will take whatever steps are necessary to protect…
Potential Offseason Moves For The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights
With the 2018 Stanley Cup Final now history, the Washington Capitals are basking in their championship glow. Their opponents, the Vegas Golden Knights, can take solace in their record-setting inaugural season. As the players head off for a well-deserved summer…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators and Vegas Golden Knights
On the Ottawa Senators ... Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun: It's looking like forward Mike Hoffman and defenseman Erik Karlsson could both be traded this offseason. If GM Pierre Dorion doesn't get a huge offer that he can't turn…
Rumors and Notes: Quicks Hits On Half The League
Rumors and notes roundup from Friedman's 31-Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There had been some talk that back in November that Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz could have been one loss away from being fired. The Caps won that…
NHL Rumors: Potential NHL Buyout Candidates
On Potential NHL buyouts ... Jared Clinton of The Hockey News: Reports have the San Jose Sharks buying out defenseman Paul Martin. Such a move would see the Sharks save $2.83 million in salary cap space this season. This could…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Neal, Perron, Gusev and Big Game Hunting
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... David Schoen: Pending unrestricted free agent James Neal: "I love it here. I thought we had a great thing going here. I want to win. So close. We have a great group of guys here,…