Rumors II: Ducks, Sabres, Panthers and Devils
Eric Stephens of the OC Register: The 35-year old Francois Beauchemin is a pending UFA and he hopes to remain with the team. “It would be tough if I would have to leave, I’m not going to lie,” Beauchemin said.…
Rumors VII: Friedman’s Thoughts, Devils, Flyers, Hurricanes and Wings
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: On Phil Kessel's comments (“I love Toronto. But if it’s not here, it’s not here.”) I always thought Kessel would be immune to these depths, because he can insulate himself from the world. Now, teammates say…
Rumors II: Blackhawks, Red Wings, Rangers and Coyotes
Scott Powers of ESPN: (mailbag) Blackhawks pending RFA Brandon Saad will likely be offered a bridge deal which will be around $3 million per season. The Blackhawks currently have $65 million committed to 15 players next year. The cap is…
Rumors I: Bruins, Stars and Devils
Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: The Bruins want to keep pending UFA Carl Soderberg, but they won't be able to pay him top-two center money. The Bruins have $13.75 million committed to David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron. If someone…
Rumors I: East Trade Candidates, Hurricanes, Sens and Brodeur
Allan Muir of SI: Potential trade candidates from Eastern Conference teams.Sabres: Jhonas Enroth, Michal Neuvirth, Drew Stafford, Torrey Mitchell and Chris Stewart. Hurricanes: Cam Ward, Andrej Sekera and Jiri Tlusty Devils: Jaromir Jagr, Marek Zidlicky, Martin Havlat, Steve Bernier, Michael…
Rumors II: Sharks, Jets, Devils, Kings and Wings
Mark Pardy of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks are barely holding onto a playoff spot, and how they do in the next six weeks leading up to the trade deadline could determine the fate of pending UFA Antti…
Injuries: Lightning, Flyers, Devlis, Coyotes, Rangers, Leafs and more
Erik Erlendsson of the Tampa Tribune: Lightning coach Jon Cooper said that both Tyler Johnson and Victor Hedman could return before the All-Star game next week. “Johnson is for sure day-to-day, and I would say that Heddy is days-to-days, probably,”…
Rumors III: Wild, Kings, Wings, Seattle, Pens, Coyotes and Devils
TSNs Insider Trading: Sense from Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is that he doesn't have any intention of firing Mike Yeo. The Kings are looking at Senators Marc Methot and Hurricanes Andrej Sekera. The Fourth Period: The Red Wings are still…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Rumors II: Blues, Bruins, Hurricanes, Canucks and Devils
Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Though they've been linked to some trade rumors, Blues GM Doug Armstrong thinks trades are unlikely. “It’s the manager’s job is to stay in constant communication with other managers, but there’s very few…
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: Devils, Red Wings, Canucks, Kings and Hurricanes
Craig Custance of ESPN: Trade speculation hasn't surrounded the Devils much as GM Lou Lamoriello isn't ready to bail on the season just yet. “That’s not even in my vocabulary right now as far as I’m concerned,” Lamoriello said. “Right…