Quick Hits: Vegas, Leafs, St. Louis, Weber, Hedman and Line Combos
Scott Burnside of ESPN: Bill Foley wouldn't give ESPN their season ticket sales numbers, but sources saying they are now over 10,000. Down payments on those tickets reflect grass-roots buyers, individuals and small businesses throughout the Las Vegas area. Now…
Rumors II: Bernier, Green and Las Vegas
Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Maple Leafs Jonathan Bernier said he would be on board with being a member of the team if they are going with the full-scale rebuild. The 26-year old is a pending RFA, and he's on their…
Rumors I: First Overall, Senators, Expansion and Maple Leafs
Craig Custance of ESPN: One GM, whose team is a lottery candidate, on what it would take to trade the first overall pick. “It would have to be built around a young stud,” he answered, naming a couple superstar players…
Videos and Quick Hits: Cap, 45+ Goal Scorers, Hutton and Vegas
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: It's possible that the NHL can inflate the salary cap by five percent even if the NHLPA doesn't want too. One team executive: “Whoever thought we would see the day when the NHL wanted a higher…
Rumors III: Rangers, Wild, Sens, Sabres, Wings, Coyotes and Leafs
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers had been rotating Matt Hunwick and John Moore as healthy scratches, but Hunwick has recently been more consistent and a little better according to coach Alain Vigneault. Hunwick holds the edge as…
Morning Hits: Expansion, Rinaldo, Crosby, Johnson and Mason
Rick Westheard of TSN: Two NHL owners said that Las Vegas expansion would bring in at least $450 million in expansion fees. “It’s going to be between $450 million and $500 million. I bet it comes in at about $475…
Morning Hits: Carcillo, Top UFAs, Galchenyuk and Injury Updates
NHL Player Safety: Blackhawks Daniel Carcillo waived his right to an in-person hearing and will have a phone hearing today. Chris Johnston: Carcillo can still be suspended for more than five games. Mark Spector: The Oilers have hired ex-Oil Kings…
Rumors II: Hurricanes, Wings, Sabres, Stars, Caps, Oilers and Blues
Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News & Observer: The trading of Jay Harrison could be the first of many for the Hurricanes. Cam Ward's improved play could have teams calling. DeCock wonders though if they would better off keeping him. Andrej…
NHL Rumors II: Salary Cap, Vegas Expansion, Senators and Sabres
Elliotte Friedman: The Board of Governors were told that if the Canadian dollar remains at 88 cents, next years salary cap will be around $73 million. Renaud Lavoie: The NHL is projecting this years revenue to be between $3.9 and…
Rumors II: Bettman on Expansion and Relocation (video)
Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post: Gary Bettman on expansion. “There’s no effort crying out for immediate expansion,” he told reporters. “But we are getting expressions of interest.” “We would have to decide that we’re ready to expand,” he said.…
Why the NHL and Vegas Are/Are Not a Good Match
Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Reasons why Las Vegas and the NHL are a good match: 1. It would be the only show in town. 2. If you build it, they will come - 20,000 capacity with 17,500 for hockey. 3.…
Rumors I: Flyers, Capitals and Las Vegas
Randy Miller of NJ.com: As of now, it doesn't appear that Flyers will have a lot of cap space to add any bigger named free agent next offseason. With recent reports on what the slumping Canadian dollar may due to…