Rumors: Byfuglien, Bruins, Flyers, Oilers, and Leafs
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: A trade for Dustin Byfuglien would start with a package similar to what they got for Milan Lucic - a first round pick, roster player and a top prospect. It would likely be more than that.…
Rumors: Isles, Leafs, Hawks, Rangers, Flyers, Bruins and Flames
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Islanders GM Garth Snow may not be done trading as they still have an excess of forwards. Friedman wonders if they would trade Josh Ho-Sang. His trade value is low and they have the time to…
Rumors III: Flyers Notes, and Kaleta
Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: (mailbag) With Michael Del Zotto re-signed, the Flyers have eight defensemen on one-way contracts. GM Ron Hextall will need to make a roster move. Isaac speculates that defenseman Brandon Manning could be the odd man…
Rumors II: Flyers – Voracek, Lecavalier, and the Blueline
Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers avoided arbitration with Michael Del Zotto, signing him to a two-year, $7.75 million deal. The Flyers now have eight defenseman under contract for next year. Trade talk around the league for defenseman…
Rumors V: O’Reilly, Flyers, Shattenkirk and the Blues
David Pagnotta: The Sabres and Ryan O'Reilly are still working on finalizing a seven-year contract extension. Not done yet. Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues T.J. Oshie, Patrik Berglund and David Backes have been in the rumor…
Rumors XVI: Flyers, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Lucic
Tim Panaccio: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will continue to try to trade Vincent Lecavalier and one or two veteran defensemen. “Well, that’s an ongoing process,” Hextall said. “You think about it every day, you talk about it every day. But…
Rumors II: Flyers – Free Agent and Draft Notes
Tim Riday of CSN Philly: Looking at Flyers free agents who could be re-signed and those that may not be.Ryan White - the versatile depth forward should be re-signed. Good fit for their third or fourth line. Chris VandeVelde -…
Rumors IV: Bruins, Sabres, Flyers, Blues, Sharks and Leafs
Mike Giardi of CSNNE: Source saying that Charlie Jacobs and Harry Sinden wanted Jeff Gorton as the Bruins next GM over Don Sweeney. Has been reported that the Rangers wouldn't allow teams to speak with Gorton while they were still…
Rumors IV: Wild and Flyers
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: If the Wild buyout Niklas Backstrom, they'll have about $11 million in cap space with only 15 players under contract, which doesn't include Devan Dubnyk. The Wild have some veterans that have contracts that…
Rumors III: O’Connor, Flyers, Stars and Red Wings
Louis Jean: Matt O'Connor continues to talk with the Senators, Canucks and Rangers. He is wanting to work with a goalie coach that could take him to the next level. Tom Dougherty of CSN Philly: (Q and A) Feeling that…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…
Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes
Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…