NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes – Duclair, Doan, and Possible Blue Line Options
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes GM John Chayka on why it's taking so long for them to re-sign restricted free agent Anthony Duclair. “The easy answer is that Duclair didn’t have a good year,…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Golden Knights, Coyotes, Doan and Hockey Canada
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Rick Dhaliwal: The Vancouver Canucks talked to unrestricted free agent Brandon Pirri's camp two weeks ago and haven't spoken since (as of a couple days ago). On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Luke Fox of…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Sabres, Jets, Trade Bait, and the Lightning
On Scott Hartnell ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that five or six teams have show some interest in Scott Hartnell. Hartnell would like to sign for a contender. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Frank Seravalli: The Sabres were one…
NHL Rumors: Markov, Radulov, Alzner, Franson and Golden Knights
On Andrei Markov ... Renaud Lavoie: Sources saying that pending UFA defenseman Andrei Markov is looking for a two-year deal at a $6 million cap hit. L.A. Lariviere: If Markov is looking for a two-year deal at $6 million, he…
NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins
On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…
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…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Avalanche, Knights, Capitals and Flyers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... David Pagnotta: "Some talk the Hurricanes are dangling defenseman Noah Hanifin as trade bait. Carolina wants top-line guy." AJ Haefele: "All joking aside, Hanifin has been Colorado's top target in a Duchene deal for ages.…
NHL Expansion Draft: Vancouver Canucks Primer
The Vancouver Canucks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft coming up. Will they go seven forwards, three defenseman, and one goaltender or will they go eight skaters (forwards/defenseman) and one goaltender.…
NHL Rumors: Rangers, Canucks and Stars
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Several teams have contacted the New York Rangers about goaltender Antti Raanta. If the Rangers were to trade Raanta, it would mean they would lose someone else in…
NHL Injuries: Maple Leafs, Capitals, Lightning, Penguins, Blues and Canucks
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Mark Masters: Coach Mike Babcock said yesterday morning that Mitch Marner was the best on the ice at their morning skate, but is frustrated with the fact that he was not able to dress…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Coyotes, Sabres and Canucks
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith of the Tampa Bay Times: Steven Stamkos could be out for four months, with a potential mid-March return date. The Lightning have about $725,000 in salary cap space and could gain around $8…
NHL Rumors: Another Jacob Trouba Update
On Jacob Trouba and Winnipeg Jets ... Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Free Press: Jacob Trouba's agent, Kurt Overhardt doesn't expect anything to change after their trade requests went public. "I don’t anticipate anything changing. This is the process," said Kurt…