NHL News: Devils, Avs, Pronger, Williams, Return to Play schedule, Free Agency and Minimum Salaries
The Devils will name Lindy Ruff as their next head coach. Pronger leaves the Panthers. Williams on tightening the group before leaving for the Hub city. Return to play schedule.
NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils, Ottawa Senators, and the Buffalo Sabres
Ruff still a Devils coaching candidate. Senators likely to keep their top two picks. The Buffalo Sabres should trade their first-round pick and could also sweeten the pot with Brandon Montour.
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Rangers and Oilers
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Eric Engels: It is expected that if the Golden Knights can't trade Vadim Shipachyov, his contract could be terminated and a return to Russia could happen. On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks…
NHL News: Buffalo Sabres Fire GM and Coach … Possible Replacements
On the Buffalo Sabres, Tim Murray and Dan Bylsma ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: GM Tim Murray met with Sabres owner Terry Pegula yesterday and today bot Murray and head coach Dan Bylsma were fired. "After reviewing the…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Panthers, Wild, Coyotes and Iginla
On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Sin Bin: Vegas will announce their first head coach today. Owner Bill Foley: "I'd probably be ready by about 12 noon." Darren Dreger: The Golden Knights will name Gerard Gallant their first head coach.…
NHL Rumors: Coaching Notes – Canucks, Golden Knights, Jets and Stars
On the Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Radio Vancouver: Pierre LeBrun said that Travis Green seems like he'd be the obvious choice the Canucks head coaching position. Ben Kuzma and Jason Botchford of the Vancouver Province: Six coaching candidates for the…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Andy Strickland: Lindy Ruff won't be returning as the Stars head coach. Word is that Ruff turned down a contract extension from the Stars several months ago. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Lindy…
Quick Hits: Injury Updates, Stars, Kings, Blackhawks, Red Wings and Bickell
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Leafs PR: Defenseman Nikita Zaitsev left last night's game early with an upper-body injury. Defenseman Roman Polak left at the end of the second but returned in the third. Chris Johnston: Coach Mike Babcock…
NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars – Expansion, Goaltending and Coaching
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: It's looking like the Stars will protect Esa Lindell and John Klingberg for the expansion draft. Dan Hamhuis will likely be unprotected, but it's unlikely the Vegas Golden Knights…
NHL Rumors: Olympics, Capitals, Sabres, Avs, Stars and Golden Knights
On the Olympics, Washington Capitals, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Some are hoping there is another attempt between the IIHF, NHL and NHLPA to come to an agreement…
NHL Rumors: Coaching, Coyotes, Sabres, Avs and Kings
On the coaching, Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres, Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Have to think there could be some coaching changes from teams who will likely miss the playoffs - Vancouver Canucks,…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Canucks, Stars and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Odland of the Calgary Herald: Forward Kris Versteeg is on a one-year, $950,000 deal. He'd love to remain with the Flames. If the Flames were to re-sign him now, they would have to leave…