NHL Rumors III: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Ducks, Stars, Avs and Bonus Overages
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: (Oilers GM Craig MacTavish Q & A) Q: About that No. 3 pick? You’re not of a mind to give it up, are you? What about moving up to No. 1? A: There will…
NHL Rumors II: Kings, Rangers, Avalanche, Penguins and Jets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Kings have offered Marian Gaborik a three year deal worth $15 million. By keeping Mike Richards and attempting to re-sign Gaborik, it will likely come at the expense of Willie Mitchell or Matt…
NHL Rumors VI: Preds, Nikitin, Umberger, Richards, Grabovski, Rangers and Flyers
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: Cooper thinks that the Predators will land a top-six forward this offseason. Unfortunately for them, they don't really have a chance to get Jason Spezza as they are on his no-trade list. Aaron Portzline: The…
Morning Hits: Canucks, Panthers, Richards, Coyotes, Sabres and Jets
Kevin Weekes: Hearing that Willie Desjardins has chosen a multi-year deal with the Vancouver Canucks. Bob McKenzie: Deal not signed yet, but Willie Desjardins will be in Vancouver this weekend and he could introduced as their head coach next week.…
NHL Rumors III: Sabres, Jackets, Ducks, Canucks and Kings
Chris Ryndak of Sabres.com: The Sabres have started contract talks with Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno. GM Tim Murray on Ennis and Foligno. “I like his approach to the game. I like his compete level. I like his speed,” Murray…
NHL Rumors IV: Boyle, Nabokov, Gaborik, Markov, Callahan, Leafs, Caps and Flyers
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Islanders are aggressively shopping the rights to Dan Boyle. The Sharks received 2015 5th round pick from the Islanders earlier this month for Boyle's rights. "Garth's done a great job, he's kept us abreast of…
NHL Rumors I: Coaching Updates – Panthers, Kings, Canucks, Penguins and Hurricanes
George Richards: The Panthers expect to have an official announcement on a new head coach by Monday. HabsLinks: Pierre McGuire said on TSN 690 that the Panthers made an offer to a coach, but that coach has not (yet) accepted…
NHL Rumors X: Capitals, Phaneuf, Flames, Spezza and Cammalleri
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: The Capitals won't be using their compliance buyout according to GM Brian MacLellan, “I don’t think it would make sense,” he said. They'd like to add a backup for Braden Holtby through trade or free agency.…
NHL Rumors VII: Stastny, O’Reilly, Ward, Neal, Flames, Senators and Predators
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Stastny got an offer from the Avs that is less than his current deal." ... "Hasn't been any dialogue between Avs & Stastny but I believe that will change soon. The ball is in Stastny's court" ... "Stastny is…
NHL Rumors VI: Jets, Kings and Maple Leafs
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: The Jets have missed the playoffs for the last seven seasons, so a change may be in order. Evander Kane's name will be in the rumor mill leading up to next week's draft. They…
NHL Rumors IV: Seven Centers, Sharks, Thornton and Phaneuf
Rory Boylen of The Hockey News: Boylen looks at seven centers and the most likely destination for each.1. Jason Spezza - Ducks as the likely destination. 2. Joe Thornton - staying in San Jose. 3. Ryan Kesler - ending up…
NHL Rumors V: Kings, Red Wings, Senators, Canadiens, Flames, Lightning and Capitals
Mark Spector: Agents are loving that they are able to talk with GMs starting on June 25th. One agent: "Multi-million $ decision that used to be within an hour." Lisa Dilman of the LA Times: The Kings have UFAs Matt Greene…