NHL Rumors: Flyers and Ryan, Letang, Briere, Bernier, Canucks, Filppula, Sens, Canes, Lundqvist, Richards and Weiss
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Two non-Flyers sources have said that the Ducks are shopping Bobby Ryan and that the Flyers are interested. Names that have been discussed are defenseman Braydon Coburn and the 11th overall pick. “Still a lot to…
Flyers won’t buyout Bryzgalov, not so fast and where Bernier may fit
John Shannon: Shannon had an email conversation with Ilya Bryzgalov's agent, Ritch Winter, who confirmed that the Flyers have told him that they won't be buying out Bryzgalov. Tim Panaccio: Flyers GM Paul Holmgren to CSN: "I didn't assure Ritch Winter…
Free Agent Signings: Couture, Voynov, Chorney, Vincour, Cumiskey, Tedenby, Bourque and Ullstrom
Bob McKenzie: Sharks contract extension with Logan Couture is for five years at $6 million a season. Not official until July 5th. Lisa Dillman: Kings sign Slava Voynov to a six year, $25 million deal. Jeremy Rutherford: The Blues agree…
Flyers, Maple Leafs and Islanders said to be in the mix for Jonathan Bernier
Nick Kypreos: Kypreos is hearing that Kings goalie Jonathan Bernier will be traded sooner than later, and that the Flyers and Maple Leafs could be the front-runners. The Flyers if they decided to buyout Ilya Brygalov and there is the…
Morning Hits and Rumors: NHL Draft, Weiss, Iginla, Canucks, Leafs, Datsyuk, Fistric and the Jets
Elliott Friedman of CBC: Friedman mentions again about the Avalanche turning down the Flames offer of all their 1st round picks for the 1st overall pick. They rejected it quickly as it didn't contain a player that is NHL ready.…
Quick Hits: Bernier, Blue Jackets, Vigneault, Bryzgalov and Rask
Andy Strickland: Kings RFA Jonathan Bernier fired his agent on Sunday. Aaron Portzline: Portzline agrees with the executive who thinks the Blue Jackets needs to make two "pick" trades with a top a top prospect to get into the top…
Free Agent Hits: Voynov, Backstrom, Wild, Weiss and Dupuis
Chris Nichols: Slava Voynov's agent tells R-Sport that he should be re-signing with the Kings "in the very near future." His agent confirms that there is an offer from Traktor. The Fourth Period: The Minneapolis Star-Tribune is reporting that the…
Trade Hits: Bernier, Byfuglien, Russell, Cole and Perron
Lisa Dillman of the LA Times: Kings GM Dean Lombardi will continue to take calls on Jonathan Bernier this offseason. Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: It's sounding like Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is virtually untradeable. Accredited Jets blogger…
Free Agent Hits: Voynov, Wheeler, Little, Komarov, Ranger, Kovalev, Gonchar, Josi, Iginla, Kings and Blues
Igor Eronko: An exec from Traktor (KHL) said they made an offer to Kings RFA defenseman Slava Voynov, but there is no belief that he would accept it: ‘We know it’s almost unreal, but we’re going to try to sign…
GM and Coaching Hits: Sather, Ruff, King, Dineen and Stevens
James Murphy on Murphy's Hockey Law: Murphy says not to be surprised if Rangers GM Glen Sather decides to step down as team GM. Sources say that Sather is considering it. He would keep his role of team President. Jim…
Kings Quotes: Kopitar wasn’t injured, Richard’s on his injury, does Scuderi or Voynov get a deal first
John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Kings Anze Kopitar didn't appear to be injured. “There is not going to be any surgery necessary. In fact, I just talked to Chris (Kingsley, Kings head trainer) and our doctor. I can actually get…
Morning Hits: Final starts on Wed., Eakins replacing Kruger, Rangers coaching candidates, Doughty’s bum ankle, MacTavish Presser
NHL: The Stanley Cup Final gets underway on Wednesday in Chicago at 8:00 pm ET. Game 2 goes on Saturday at 8:00 pm ET. Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers fire head coach Ralph Krueger. Ryan Rishaug: Sounding like Dallas Eakins will…