NHL Rumors: Capitals, Stars and the Offseaon Trade Market
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley of CSN Mid Atlantic: Alex Ovechkin has five years left on his deal with the Capitals, and will be 35 years old when it expires. He has said a couple times in the…
NHL Rumors: Devils, Scrivens, Red Wings, and Datsyuk
On the New Jersey Devils ... Tom Gulitti: New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero said he'd likely request a two-year deal for Kyle Palmieri in arbitration if they don't sign him to an extension before the hearing date. On Ben…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings targeted Matt Martin in free agency and offered him a front-loaded four year deal with a cap hit of $2.5 million per season.…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Blues and Bruins
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings continue their search to improve their blueline. The Wings didn't see any free agent defenseman as a significant upgrade to their blueline and…
NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan: The Red Wings think they could be close to re-signing Darren Helm. Gregg Krupa of the Detroit News: The Red Wings need a top-two defenseman. They could look at some of the…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes
On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…
NHL Rumors: Eric Staal, Seth Jones and Trade Bait
On Eric Staal ... Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: One Eastern Conference GM on Eric Staal and that he could be a good buy-low free agent. "It'll be a worthwhile investment," said the GM. "Great team guy. He knows the game.…
NHL Rumors: Ladd Suitors, and the Detroit Red Wings
On Andrew Ladd ... Darren Dreger: Among the teams that are interested in Andrew Ladd are the Islanders, Predators, Lightning and Canadiens. When Steven Stamkos' situation is settled, the next wave of signings will begin. Adam Vingan: Wonder if Ladd…
NHL Rumors: Matt Martin and Cam Fowler
On Matt Martin ... Craig Custance: Martin will do well in free agency and will get more money than people might think. Arthur Staple of Newsday: Martin is prepared for free agency, though he still hopes a deal could get…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Doan, Canadiens and Blues
On the Arizona Coyotes and Shane Doan ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Arizona Coyotes GM John Chayka was vague on his update on Shane Doan contract talks. “Negotiations continue,” he said. “There are just a lot of balls in…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk and the St. Louis Blues
On Kevin Shattenkirk and the St. Louis Blues ... Jeremy Rutherford: Kevin Shattenkirk's agent Jordan Neumann: "I would say at this point, Kevin and I do think it is inevitable that he ultimately will get traded." Jeremy Rutherford: There is no…
NHL Rumors: Blues, Wings, Blue Jackets and Senators
The St. Louis Blues and Detroit Red Wings ... Andy Strickland: The rumor that the Blues were asking the Red Wings for Dylan Larkin in a Kevin Shattenkirk trade are "humerous and untrue." On the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…