Tag: Kyle Okposo

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Edmonton Oilers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings won't bring back goalie coach Jim Bedard, and Jeff Salajko is the leading candidate to replace Bedard. Salajko has a history with Petr…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Rangers, Flames, Panthers and Kings

On the New York Islanders ... Mark Herrmann of Newsday: NY Islanders GM Garth Snow needs to find a winger, maybe two if Kyle Okposo leaves in free agency, for John Tavares this offseason. A power forward who can score…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Habs, Isles, Canes and Blue Jackets

On the Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: This year's draft basically begins at No. 4, as the Maple Leafs, Jets, and Blue Jackets will select…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flyers, Lightning and Canadiens

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking to upgrade their offense this offseason. They could use two scorers, but their cap situation could handcuff them. Hextall may only be…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders

On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild Edition

On the Minnesota Wild ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at areas that Wild GM Chuck Fletcher should focus on this offseason. Hire a head coach - John Torchetti did a good job after taking over from Mike Yeo, but…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and LA Kings

On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild enter the offseason with salary cap issues and no picks in the 2nd, 3rd, 5th and 6th rounds. The following five players almost take up half the Wild's…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Edition

On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: With Vincent Lecavalier about to retire, it will give the Flyers an extra $2.25 million in salary cap space. The extra cap space will help them bring in a…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Wings, Wild, Coyotes and Senators

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James: Red Wings GM Ken Holland on the teams future: "I'm not into a rebuild. They take 8-10 years and that's if you want to tank it." On the Minnesota Wild ... Jimmy…

Mark Easson

Top 10 NHL Free Agents – Unrestricted

Though were not deep into the playoffs, teams have been watching the NHL free agents market for awhile. Either because of their own free agents, or those who might become available on July 1st. Teams are allowed to speak with…

Todd Cordell

NHL Rumors: Bruins Looking For Dmen, Right Winger And A Backup

On the Boston Bruins ... Zack Cox: Cam Neely said that GM Don Sweeny and Loui Eriksson's agent spoke this week. Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: Bruins GM Don Sweeny wasn't able to trade up at last year's draft to pick…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents

With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…

Michael Augello