NHL Rumors: Senators, Oilers, Panthers, Flames, Canucks, Penguins, and Sabres
On the Ottawa Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins, Buffalo Sabres, and NHL expansion/relocation ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: After Erik Karlsson's comments, there was anger from management, and there was at least one tense meeting…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Purcell, Sabres and Avalanche
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sam Werner: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said that they are not looking to trade for a goalie right now, but “if we get to a point where we have to change course ... we’ll look at…
NHL News: Escrow, Sabres, Wings, Pens, Sens, Habs, Leafs, Wild, Blackhawks and Canucks
On NHL Escrow ... Pierre LeBrun: Escrow for the first quarter of the year is set at 11.5 percent for NHL players. On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: Defenseman Marco Scandella played over 21 minutes in…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild – Scandella Was Kept In The Loop … Greenway Won’t Become A UFA
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Before the was dealt to the Buffalo Sabres, defenseman Marco Scandella's knew his name was in the rumor mill. Wild GM Chuck Fletcher kept Scandella's agent in the loop what…
NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs – Depth On The Wing And A Need For A Defenseman
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kevin McGran of the Toronto Star: The Maple Leafs have forwards under contract next year, not including RFA Connor Brown, injured Joffrey Lupul and Nathan Horton, and youngsters Kasperi Kapanen and Miro Aaltonen. In…
NHL Rumors: Hartnell, Sabres, Jets, Trade Bait, and the Lightning
On Scott Hartnell ... Aaron Portzline: Have been told that five or six teams have show some interest in Scott Hartnell. Hartnell would like to sign for a contender. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Frank Seravalli: The Sabres were one…
NHL Trade Analysis: Minnesota Wild – Buffalo Sabres Make A Four Player Trade
Trade details The Minnesota Wild traded defenseman Marco Scandella, winger Jason Pominville and a 4th round pick to the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for wingers Tyler Ennis, Marcus Foligno, and a 3rd round pick. Why Minnesota made the move: Perhaps…
NHL Rumors: Price, Mason, Elliott, Flyers, Lightning and Bruins
On Carey Price ... Chris Nichols: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050. With Henrik Lundqvist making $8.5 million: "I'm going to bet that Carey Price's (cap hit) is north of $10 million." Chris Nichols: McKenzie just making a guess but "I won't be…
NHL Trade: Wild Trade Scandella and Pominville To Sabres for Ennis and Foligno
The Minnesota Wild have traded defenseman Marco Scandella, forward Jason Pominville and 2018 4th round draft pick to the Buffalo Sabres for forwards Tyler Ennis and Marcus Foligno and a 2018 3rd round draft pick. The 27-year old Scandella was…
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals and the Minnesota Wild
On the Washington Capitals ... Darren Dreger: Pending free agent winger Justin Williams will meet with Capitals management this week to see if there is still a fit. It's 50/50 that he'll be back with the Capitals next season. Isabelle…
NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins
On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…
NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…