Rumors I: Blackhawks and Johansen
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: On trade rumors surrounding the Blackhawks Joel Quennville: "I'm not sure exactly who you're talking about because there's not a lot of discussions from our standpoint, but I think everybody's looked fine," Quenneville said at…
Rumors I: Options For Blackhawks To Get Under Salary Cap
Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Blackhawks Nick Leddy is in the last season of his deal and carries a $2.7 million cap hit. He's aware of his name being the rumor mill. “It’s something you can’t focus on. It’s out…
Rumors II: Blackhawks, Bruins and Coyotes
Tracy Myers: Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman knows they have to get under the salary cap, but will let everything fall into place as training camp starts. They looked at training camp as a time when a deal could be made. “A…
Rumors I: Trade Candidates, Red Wings, Flyers, Habs and Coyotes
Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Top 10 trade candidates for this season: Cody Franson, Kris Versteeg (other Blackhawks could be Bryan Bickell, Johnny Oduya and Nick Leddy), Josh Bailey (or maybe Michael Grabner), Johnny Boychuk, Evander Kane, Cam Ward,…
Rumors I: Senators Looking for Top-Nine, Methot and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Senators GM Bryan Murray is still looking to add a top-nine forward as training camp nears. Sources saying available forwards at the moment include Alexander Semin ($7 million), Damien Brunner ($2.5 million), Drew Stafford…
Rumors II: Bruins, Oilers, Brodeur, Blackhawks, Islanders and Senators
DJ Been of WEEI: Source saying that the Bruins have held "casual discussion" with David Krejci about a contract extension. Krejci is entering the final year of his three-year, $15.75 million deal and would be a UFA at the end…
NHL Rumors II: Stars, Blackhawks, Bruins and Maple Leafs
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) Question brings up rumors of Patrick Sharp and possibly Brent Seabrook being available through trade in the Blackhawks attempt to get under the salary cap. Though Sharp's name has been in the…
NHL Rumors II: Leafs Could Still Be Looking To Trade Franson … Oilers?
Dave Feschuk of the Toronto Star: Cody Franson received his third straight one-year deal ($3.3 million) from the Maple Leafs. His new deal doesn't mean the Maple Leafs won't continue looking at moving him. “Toronto’s obviously where I want to…
NHL Rumors II: The Blackhawks and Their Salary Cap Situation
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: With the Blackhawks being $1.3 million over the salary cap, they will have to trade at least one player, and the players are aware of the teams situation. "Yeah, I know," Blackhawks winger Bryan Bickell said about…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Panthers, Devils, Wings, Leafs and Penguins
Jason Greger: Shannon said that he's hearing that the Blackhawks are looking to trade Johnny Oduya to get under the salary cap. He has one year left on his deal. Gregor thinks the Oilers should be calling. Harvey Fialkov: Panthers…
NHL Rumors II: Blackhawks, Oilers, Some Remaining Free Agents and the Leafs
Scott Powers of ESPN Chicago: It's looking like the Blackhawks are going to have to trade someone before season starts as they are already over the cap ceiling. Johnny Oduya's name come up as a potential candidate to be moved.…
NHL Rumors I: Predators, Blackhawks and Maple Leafs
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Cooper ranks his three worst contracts for the Predators.1. Shea Weber: 14 years, $110 million with a cap hit of $7.857 million. 12 years left. He gets a $13 million lump every July 1st round…