Rumors II: Habs, Isles, Oilers, Hawks, Jets, Wild, Flames and More
Friedman's Thoughts ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Watch out for the Canadiens on the trade front. GM Marc Bergevin is one of the more active GMs, who makes a lot of calls to see what is out there. Don't know…
Rumors II: Canadiens, Sharks and Scouting
On the Canadiens ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 960 on expanding on his weekend talk that the Canadiens could be looking to make a big move. “Well, the reason I kind of did that is…
Rumors III: Devils, Canadiens, Flyers, Jets, and Hurricanes
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Devils Travis Zajac has a no-trade clause, and a few sources including his agent, are pushing back against trade rumors and downplaying that anything happening at this time. Oilers VP of Hockey Ops Craig MacTavish attended…
Morning Hits: Elias, Ho-Sang, Helm, Eller, Kabanov, Backstrom, and the Red Wings
Rich Chere of NJ.com on Patrik Elias: The 39-year-old Devils winger is dealing with a right knee issue. He will be kept off the ice for observations. His timeline to return is unclear. From GM Ray Shero: "Patrik has been having…
Rumors I: Oilers, Avs, Canadiens, Predators and Flyers
Murray Pam: It appears that the Oilers may be willing to trade their No. 16 overall pick in the draft to the Rangers if they willing to move Cam Talbot. Murray Pam: The Oilers are willing to move Nail Yakupov. Mike…
Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…
Rumors III: Dreger on Leafs, Canadiens, Sabres and Bruins
Hope Smoke: Darren Dreger on TSN: "Leafs didn't hit the homerun in moving Phaneuf or any big pieces, but based on what they had to work w/ I think they're satisfied." "Phaneuf could have been traded yesterday. Was enough interest…
Rumors II: Mostly Maple Leafs With A Little Bit Of Red Wings
Jeff Simmons of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos saying the Maple Leafs are trying "real hard" to trade Dion Phaneuf. “It’s abundantly clear that he won’t be the captain next year,” Kypreos said Sunday on Sportsnet 590 The Fan. “So the sooner…
Rumors VI: Sens, Leafs, Bruins, Coyotes, Hawks, Canadiens and Avs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Sources say the Senators had a few talks with the Maple Leafs regarding David Clarkson. The Senators had tried to sign him two years ago. The Sens finally decided that they couldn't make the money work.…
Rumors I: Flames, Habs, Bruins, Sharks, Kings, Leafs and More
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are some GMs who are concerned that the players won't use their five percent escalator to increase next seasons salary cap.Curtis Glencross has a no-trade clause. The Bruins, Penguins, Lightning (possibly) and the Jets have…
Rumors III: Canadiens and Senators
The Fourth Period: The Canadiens have been scouting the Coyotes, Oilers and Maple Leafs. The Canadiens are keeping a close eye on the Leafs the past few weeks, as they were interested in Cody Franson. They have had some interest…
Rumors V: Kessel, Panthers, Leafs, Canadiens and Oilers
Harvey Fialkov: the Panthers are interested in Phil Kessel, but they aren't going to give up the young stud the Leafs are after. The Fourth Period: The Leafs are expected to trade Daniel Winnik, David Booth and Korbinian Holzer. Also…