Tag: Luke Schenn

Rumors and Notes: Bruins, Pens, Leafs, Coyotes and Preds

On the Boston Bruins and the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins have about $66 million committed towards the cap, and could they be looking to build some space for Jimmy Vesey when he becomes…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Jimmy Howard isn't going anywhere this offseason, and likely not during next season either. The Red Wings are planning on having Jared Coreau backup Petr Mrazek in 2017-18. If…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas, Oilers, Flyers and Coyotes

On Las Vegas ... Steve Carp: Foley is putting a list together of potential GMs candidates to speak with. The NHL is advising Foley on proper protocol on how to contract teams. Foley hopes to have a GM in place…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Wild, and Sabres

On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Aaron Portzline: The Blue Jackets will be buying out the final two years of defenseman Fedor Tyutin contract. Going against the salary cap will be $1.21 million this year, $1.96 million next year, and $1.46 million…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Caps, Avs, Panthers, Oilers and Senators

On the Dallas Stars, Washington Capitals,  Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Jamie Benn will get between $9 and $10 million on his next contract. Patrick Sharp and Ales Hemsky's contracts expire…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Senators and Kings

On the Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings ... Sportsnet's "Headlines" ... Elliotte Friedman: The Arizona Coyotes could make a decision on their vacant GM position as soon as next week. That could mean the two leading candidates…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings – July 1st Not Target-Rich For Unrestricted Free Agents

With the National Hockey League in the midst of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, management teams are focusing their attention on getting a last look at young prospects playing in the CHL Playoffs or at the Under-18…

Michael Augello

NHL Rumors: Coyotes and Hurricanes

On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Morgan looks at 10 questions the Coyotes are facing the offseason. Co-owner Anthony LeBlanc won't name any names they are considering for their vacant GM position. Names that have been…

Mark Easson

Rumors: Benning On The Trade Market and Possible Rentals

Stephen Harris of the Boston Herald: Canucks GM Jim Benning on the trade market. “It’s so close right now, with so many teams still in the playoff race,” said old friend Jim Benning, the general manager of one such club,…

Mark Easson

Quotes: Kings GM Lombardi on Schenn, Kopitar and the Trade

Rich Hammond of the OC Register: From Dean Lombardi's conference call Wednesday after the Lecavalier-Schenn trade. Lombardi on if they would re-sign Luke Schenn after this season. "I think we’re going to see how it works. It kind of gives you…

Mark Easson

Injuries: Wild, Flyers, Blues, Blackhawks and More

On the Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Niklas Backstrom will backup Darcy Kuemper tonight as Devan Dubnyk is out with a mild groin strain. Backstrom hasn't dressed for the Wild since training camp - he's only practiced.…

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Kings, Flyers, Bruins and Leafs

On the Los Angeles Kings and Anze Kopitar ... David Pagnotta: Anze Kopitar's agent, Pat Brisson on negotiations: "unlike what has been reported, we have nothing to report" David Pagnotta: Brisson wouldn't comment any further on the Kopitar situation. A Kings…

Mark Easson