NHL Rumors: Zadorov, Faksa and Duchene
On Nikita Zadorov ... Slava Malamud: @Boogaard_2 of Sport Express is reporting that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov has a contract agreement in place with CSKA if he's not able to re-sign with the Avalanche soon. On Radek Faksa ... Sean Shapiro:…
Pucks in Depth: Five of the best NHL free agent signings
There are still some quality free agents available but, for the most part, the frenzy is over. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at five of the best signings made thus far. Scott Hartnell - Nashville Predators…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…
NHL Rumors: Jagr, Williams, Kings, Canucks, Wild, Senators, Hunwick, Capitals and Kruger
On Jaromir Jagr ... Darren Dreger: "Always subject to change, but indications are Jaromir Jagr very likely won't be back in Florida. Great hands, but need more speed in lineup." Pierre LeBrun: "Further to @DarrenDreger, Jaromir Jagr's agent Petr Svoboda…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…
NHL Rumors: Williams, Thornton, Kings, Da Costa, Radulov, Panthers and Iginla
On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: Justin Williams has narrowed his list down to three or four teams. The Captials don't appear to be an option for Williams anymore. On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings are…
NHL Rumors: Friedman – Free Agent and Trade Notes
Free Agent and Trade Notes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Predicting where some free agent goalies will end up ... Buffalo Sabres - Chad Johnson Philadelphia Flyers - Brian Elliott Winnipeg Jets - Steve Mason Anaheim Ducks - Ryan Miller Pittsburgh…
NHL Rumors: Justin Williams – Stars, Kings, Isles, Leafs, Caps, Flyers and Lightning
On Justin Williams ... Darren Dreger: No fewer than 10 teams have been in contact with Justin Williams including several top level teams. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Dallas Stars: "They're not going to stop if they land Justin Williams.…
NHL Rumors: Girardi, Lightning, Red Wings, Thornton and Marleau
On the Dan Girardi ... E.J. Hradek: Have heard that defenseman Dan Girardi could end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Steve Zipay: Girardi to the Lightning makes sense. Ryan Callahan and Girardi's families are close, the Lightning are competitive and…
NHL Rumors: Pending Free Agent Joe Thornton Is Getting Plenty Of Interest
On free agent Joe Thornton ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that Joe Thornton's camp took calls from twelve teams so far (as of late Monday afternoon). The San Jose Sharks remain at the top for him. Don't think that Thornton…
NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and San Jose Sharks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (as of Friday night) The LA Kings were trying to trade for offensive help at the. They will check out the free agent market if they aren't able to add scoring through…
NHL Rumors: Capitals, Kings, Predators, Blackhawks, and Top 15 Trade Bait
On the Washington Capitals ... Isabelle Khurshudyan of the Washington Post: The Washington Capitals had hoped they would be able to retain defenseman Nate Schmidt and not lose him in the expansion draft. They made an offer to Vegas to…