NHL Rumors: GM and Coaching Notes
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes plan on moving quickly to fill their vacant GM position. “I wouldn’t be shocked if we have some form of an announcement next week or the week…
NHL Rumors: Blackhawks, Oilers, Penguins and Senators
On the Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Blackhawks think they'll be able to find a way to re-sign RFA Andrew Shaw. He made $2 million this year and…
NHL Rumors: Sens, Coyotes, Habs, Blues, Stamkos and Taxes
Elliotte Friedman 30 Thoughts rumor roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Some coaching candidates for the Senators: Guy Boucher, Marc Crawford, Mike Yeo, Brent Flahr and Todd Nelson. The Coyotes reached out to Friedman about his tweet saying they expressed…
NHL Rumors: Wings, Canucks, RFAs, Hawks, Sens, and Flames
On the Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Pavel Datsyuk's bolts the Red Wings for Russia, he leaves the Wings with his $7.5 million cap hit. Datsyuk's agent Dan Milstein told the Free Press…
NHL Rumors: Coaches, Senators and Hurricanes
On coaches on the hot seat and others to watch ... Gary Lawless of TSN: Coaches on the hot seat: Claude Julien, Ken Hitchcock, Bob Hartley, Jack Capuano, Bruce Boudreau and John Torchetti. Coaches to watch for vacancies: Marc Crawford,…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Edition
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: Pending RFA Mike Hoffman hopes to remain Ottawa. If Hoffman and the Senators can't work out a deal, he's a strong candidate to be traded. He's coming off a…
NHL Rumors: Expansion, Canadiens, Jets, and the Oilers
On Expansion ... Darren Dreger: The NHL and NHLPA talked yesterday in New York about expansion. The sides would have to negotiate terms of the draft if they decide to expand. On the Montreal Canadiens ... Jim Matheson of the…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, and Canucks
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Eric Engels of Sportsnet: TVA's Renaud Lavoie reported that some within the Canadiens organization don't think they need to fire Michel Therrien and his staff. Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin said be wouldn't comment on the…
NHL Rumors: Lightning, Canucks and Matthews
On Scouting Jonathan Drouin ... Corey Pronman: Teams watching Drouin's first game back last night include the Coyotes, Flyers, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs. Corey Pronman: Two from the Coyotes were at the game at the game. Have been to…
NHL Rumors: Top NHL free agents, Crawford, Canucks and Coyotes
On Top 16 UFAs ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: a look at the top 16 pending unrestricted free agents. 1. Steven Stamkos 2. David Backes 3. Kyle Okposo 4. Andrew Ladd 5. Milan Lucic 6. Eric Staal 7. Jaromir Jagr…
NHL Rumors II: Kings, Rangers, Avalanche, Penguins and Jets
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Kings have offered Marian Gaborik a three year deal worth $15 million. By keeping Mike Richards and attempting to re-sign Gaborik, it will likely come at the expense of Willie Mitchell or Matt…
NHL Rumors I: Coaching Updates – Panthers, Kings, Canucks, Penguins and Hurricanes
George Richards: The Panthers expect to have an official announcement on a new head coach by Monday. HabsLinks: Pierre McGuire said on TSN 690 that the Panthers made an offer to a coach, but that coach has not (yet) accepted…