Quick Hits: Isles, Panthers, World Cup, Stars, Wings and More
On the New York Islanders .. Arthur Staple: The Islanders and Ryan Strome agree on a two-year, $5 million contract. On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that Aaron Ekblad has a mild concussion or concussion-like symptoms. Bob McKenzie: Ekblad…
Morning Hits: Stars, Duchene, Blues, Oilers and Las Vegas
On Dallas Stars, Tyler Seguin and Jamie Benn ... Shawn McKenzie: Team Canada coach Mike Babcock said that Tyler Seguin has an ankle injury. Seguin tried to play through it, but it wasn't getting better. Mark Stepneski: Dallas Stars GM Jim…
Rumors and Notes: Leafs, Sobotka, Oilers, Vegas and Kaleta
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Lance Hornby: The hearing for Jared Cowen's grievance with the Maple Leafs over his buyout should take place in early to mid-October. The Maple Leafs tried to buy him out in June, and Cowen…
NHL Rumors: Vegas, Lightning, Canucks and Oilers
On Las Vegas ... Nicholas Cotsonika of NHL.com: Vegas owner Bill Foley has trademarked the names Desert Hawks, Red Hawks, Nighthawks, Desert Knights, Silver Knights and Golden Knights. He has a "preferred name" that has been cleared by the league, and…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Sabres, Vegas, Bruins and Wings
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: Sources saying that the Panthers rejected many trade offers for Alex Petrovic. They are wanting to sign him to a long-term deal. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sami Hoffren: Sabres RFA defenseman Rasmus…
NHL Rumors: Some Remaining RFAs and UFAs, and Las Vegas
On some remaining RFAs and UFAs ... Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looking at some story lines as training camp approaches. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm still needs to be signed. When the Ducks re-sign the RFA, they…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Las Vegas, Senators and Ceci
On the Dallas Stars ... Matt Larkin: Spoke with Stars GM Jim Nill the other day and he said it's all quiet on the goalie trade front at the moment. They will be sticking with Antti Niemi and Kari Lehtonen…
NHL Notes: Las Vegas Still Searching For A Team Name
On Las Vegas ... Chris Creamer (SportsLogos.net): (Friday morning) "Team confirmed our list last night, now hearing Las Vegas has eliminated all 3 Hawks names & chosen something else. Didn't like fan response?" Chris Creamer of SportsLogos.net: (yesterday) Las Vegas…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Canucks, Avs, and Who Could Retire After Season
On Las Vegas ... Ken Boehlke of the Sin Bin: On Sportsbook Radio yesterday, Bill Foley confirmed that they have narrowed the list of potential team names down to four. "The team name is one of those four. It’s not…
NHL Rumors: Las Vegas, Havlat and Canucks
On the Las Vegas team name ... Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal: Las Vegas franchise owner Bill Foley said they are down from 18 team names to four. “We’re making progress,” Foley said from his Whitefish, Montana, home.…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Bernier and Las Vegas
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: Looking at five question the Maple Leafs face this month. 1. What is the best outcome in the Joffrey Lupul saga? Lupul has two years left a $5.2 million cap…
Rumors and Notes: Coyotes, Bruins, Las Vegas and the Oilers
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The Coyotes put Antoine Vermette unconditional waivers yesterday for the purpose of buying out the 34-year old center. General Fanager reports he will count $1.25 million against the cap for…