Rumors II: Rangers and Bruins
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News: Rangers GM Jeff Gorton could have a quiet trade deadline due to a weak and expensive trade market. Leonard thinks are some options out there that…
Rumors IV: Rangers, Oilers, Maple Leafs, and Kings
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers use of Keith Yandle of late may be an indication that they are not interested in re-signing the pending free agent. The Rangers gave up a…
Not Really Rumors: Stars, Habs, Wild, Kings, Isles and Oilers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) On if the Stars would try to trade for Dustin Byfuglien, and what would the cost be? The Stars will be interested in high-end defenseman, and they…
Rumors III: Blues, Metro Division, Hurricanes, Kings and Capitals
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: The Blues are pretty happy with their roster, but they could look to add a depth player or two. It wouldn't be a shock though if they don't do anything at the deadline.Needs: if the price…
Rumors III: Rangers, Sens, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Bruins and Canucks
Pat Leonard: Marc Staal says they are really close to a long-term deal, and his goal was always to remain a Ranger. Pierre LeBrun: Staal will have a full no-trade clause for the first three years, with it becoming a…
Morning Hits: Top 25 UFAs, Diving, Byfuglien, Canucks and Waivers
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Top 25 potential unrestricted free agents: 1. Johnny Boychuk (NYI) 2. Marc Staal (NYR) 3. Christian Ehrhoff (PIT) 4. Carl Soderberg (BOS) 5. Mike Green (WSH) 6. Antoine Vermette (ARI) 7. Cody Franson (TOR)…
Top 12 2015 NHL Free Agent Defensemen
As is the case quite often these days, this free agent class isn’t loaded with difference makers that can significantly alter the makeup of a team. That said, there are quite a few very good defensemen set to become unrestricted…
Rumors I: Rangers, Flyers, Oilers and Wild
Pat Leonard of hte NY Daily News: Rangers Marc Staal said that things are "status quo" with regards to contract extension talks. “It hasn’t been a distraction at all for me, actually,” Staal said at the Dr. Pepper Star Center.…
Rumors III: Jets, Vermette, Foligno, Staal and Canucks
TSN Insider Trading: LeBrun: The Jets are still looking for another defenseman, though it may not happen until the New Year. The Coyotes have a lot of players available. Antoine Vermette could be the first to go, and there will…
Rumors III: Airwaves: Oilers, Stars, Ducks, Kings and Flyers
Hope Smoke: Mark Spector: "It shouldn't be MacTavish standing at that podium, it should be Katz." "The guys who should be talking about their jobs are the ones that have brought in all the failed experiments in Edmonton." "We're already into next year.…
Rumors I: Alfredsson, Rangers, Oilers and Bruins
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators talked to Daniel Alfredsson this summer about returning to the team for this season. Both owner Eugene Melnyk and GM Bryan Murray spoke Alfredsson, but were told that he'd made a commitment…
Rumors I: Proposing Some Potential Trade Scenarios
Kevin Allen of the USA Today: Allen looks at some future signings and trades that make sense but likely won't happen. 1. Hurricanes signing Marc Staal in the summer - the Rangers would like sign Staal for $5.5 million. The…