Rumors: RFA Update, Isles, Blackhawks, Fleury, Blues and Habs
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Predators don't plan on trading RFA defenseman Ryan Ellis. "This is clearly one of those cases where we want to pay him X and he wants Y," veteran Preds general manager David Poile told ESPN.com…
Rumors I: Johansen, Bobrovsky, Whitney and Fleury
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets and Ryan Johansen's camp haven't had any contract negotiations in the past six weeks, but the sides are expected to meet face-to-face this weekend in Traverse City, Michigan. “The last time…
Rumors: Fleury and Lidstrom
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury will be a UFA at the end of the season and according to GM Jim Rutherford, it's unlikely that he'll get an extension before the start of the season. “I'm not…
NHL Rumors II: Offers Sheets, Johansen, Del Zotto, Brodeur, Roy and the Penguins
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Simmons thinks that James Reimer should avoid salary arbitration. Shouldn't be surprised if the Leafs two assistant hires aren't internal promotions.Simmons thinks GM should get a little nasty and sign rival players to offer…
NHL Rumors VIII: Stastny, Vanek, Moulson, Subban, Johansen, Ehrhoff, Parenteau and Peters
Mark Spector: The Oilers are in hot pursuit of Paul Stastny. Safe to say that there are a lot of teams after him. Pierre LeBrun: Eight to 10 teams are on Thomas Vanek's radar. The Wild are interested, but not…
NHL Rumors IV: Thornton, Sharp, Weaver, Schenn, Canucks, Pens, Havlat and Leafs
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's thought that the Red Wings and Maple Leafs are two teams that are interested in Joe Thornton. Thornton can basically pick and choose where he wants to end up if the Sharks really…
NHL Rumors IX: Penguins, Garrison, Ducks, Canadiens and Sabres
Rob Rossi: Hearing that Marc-Andre Fleury is not in play and that James Neal definitely is. GM Jim Rutherford is looking to find some cap space in other deals. Will DePaoli: Rob Scuderi's camp hasn't heard from the Penguins if…
NHL Rumors VI: Penguins, Bruins and Maple Leafs
Will DePaoli of Insider Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford: "Some people came after me today and there's ideas out there," said Rutherford, per Sportsnet's Chris Johnston. "I haven't been throwing any ideas out, but I'll listen. Obviously there's going…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins, Blackhawks, Blues, Ducks, Canucks, Senators and Bruins
Jeff Gordon of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch: The unrestricted free agent pool is not deep, so teams may look towards the trade market. The Penguins and Sharks could be looking to make some big changes. Blues GM Doug Armstrong isn't…
NHL Rumors II: Panthers, Flyers, Kesler, Thornton, Fleury, Letang and Neal
Damien Cox of the Toronto Star: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said he received one "fair offer" for the first overall pick. Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers are said to be on Ryan Kesler's trade list. The Flyers have…
NHL Rumors I: Rutherford, Penguins and Some Coaching Candidates
Chip Alexander: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford on when he stepped down from the Hurricanes, he knew he had to "either cut way back or look for a new challenge." ... "It didn't take long for that new challenge to come along. I…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles
Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…