NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Kings, Flames and Stars
On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets have an offer on the table for 2015 6th round pick defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov. He'll be coming over to the NHL at some point but it's unclear when. Aaron…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Dennis Bernstein: The Kings have given the Sabres permission to talk with Mike Futa about their vacant GM position. Dennis Bernstein: Think that Futa has a clause in his contract that allows him to talk…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes, Sabres, Lightning, Leafs, Canucks, and Foo
On the Florida Panthers ... Elliott Friedman: Hearing that the Panthers had interviewed Jim Montgomery on Monday for their vacant head coaching position. Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that Michel Therrien interviewed with the Panthers. Jimmy Murphy: Source saying that Therrien…
Western Injuries Non-Playoffs: Kings, Sharks, Wild and Blackhawks
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The LA Kings announced yesterday the following medical procedures. Tyler Toffoli - had minor surgery on his left knee and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp. Derek Forbort - had minor…
NHL Rumors: Los Angeles Kings – Gaborik, Toffoli, Iginla, Pearson and Lombardi
On the Los Angeles Kings ... John Hoven of Mayor's Manor: Quotes from GM Rob Blake's press conference yesterday. Blake on a Marian Gaborik buyout. “Will he get a buy out? No.” Blake on if they've made any decisions about…
NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks – Thornton, Marleau, Jones, Vlasic and Couture
On the San Jose Sharks ... Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Both Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau are 37 years old and are free agents on July 1st. Both want to continue playing. Logan Couture and Marc-Edouard…
Western Conference Injuries: Sharks, Ducks, Kings and Wild
On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks coach Pete DeBoer said that the 37-year old Joe Thornton was playing with a torn MCL and ACL. “I don’t know if the injury report has come out yet, but I’ve…
NHL Rumors: Flyers, Rangers and Blue Jackets
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi: GM Ron Hextall said that he hasn't had any contract talks with free agents Shayne Gostisbehere and Steve Mason. Sam Carchidi: Hextall said that they are not in a rush to replace assistant…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Kings and Islanders
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Elliotte Friedman: Hearing that the Canucks are interested in Ralph Krueger. Is he interested in leaving Southampton FC though? Elliotte Friedman: Krueger in a email commenting on the Canucks interest: "I have had some interesting chats these…
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 News: LA Kings Fire Lombardi and Sutter, Promote Blake and Robitaille
On the Los Angeles Kings ... AEG: The LA Kings relieved President and GM Dean Lombardi and head coach Darryl Sutter of their duties. The Kings have scheduled a press conference at 1:00 pm PST tomorrow. The Kings have named…
NHL Rumors: Jarome Iginla and Radim Vrbata
On Jarome Iginla ... Bo Hamby of LA Kings Insider: Jarome Iginla will turn 40 years old on July 1st, and the pending unrestricted free agent isn't sure if he'll play next season or retire. It's sounding like he maybe…