Tag: Matt Beleskey

Rumors I: Devils, Penguins, Semin, and the Maple Leafs

On the opening of free agency ... Even with a weak free agent class, tomorrow could be nuts for NHL activity. Still tons percolating.— James Mirtle (@mirtle) June 30, 2015 On the Devils and Semin ... I don't know. Maybe…

Mark Easson

Video: Free Agents That Won’t Live Up To Expectations

Yahoo! Sports Greg Wyshynski looks about some free agents that are going to cash in on during free agency that won't live up to expectations.

Mark Easson

Rumors II: Beleskey, Ehrhoff, Sharks, Niemi, and Top UFAs by Position

Pierre LeBrun: A dozen teams have reached out to pending UFA Matt Beleskey. Beleskey will meet with some Eastern Conference teams this week before making up his mind. "It’s all about the fit for him," Kuntz told ESPN.com Monday morning.…

Mark Easson

Rumors VI: Senators, Jets, Stars and Blue Jackets

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: It's not looking like the Senators will land the top-six forward that GM Bryan Murray was hoping to get. He will focus on re-signing RFAs Mike Hoffman and Alex Chiasson before deciding on what…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Red Wings, Penguins, Bruins and Oilers

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings have parsed their free agent list and assistant GM Ryan Martin said the market "is bleak." "I think we're going with our young players," general manager Ken Holland said…

Mark Easson

Rumors IV: Kessel, Lack, Grabner, Sharp, Beleskey and More

On the Leafs and Penguins ... And heard last night Pens were only team in on Phil Kessel. Doesn't change #Isles plans, but would be a big change for a rival.— Arthur Staple (@StapeNewsday) June 27, 2015 On the Rangers,…

Mark Easson

Rumors VI: Kessel, Beleskey, Beauchemin, Okposo and Morrow

Lance Hornby of the Toronto Sun: Brendan Shanahan on Phil Kessel. “There’s lots of interest in him and it’s well- deserved for the way he’s produced over the years (30 to 40 goals when motivated),” said the club president. “He…

Mark Easson

Rumors V: Penguins Top-Six Search, Hurricanes, and Blues

Dave Molinari and Jenn Menendex of the Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Penguins might try to acquire Jeff Skinner from the Hurricanes in their quest to find a top-six winger. Skinner carries a $5.75 million cap hit through 2018-19 and has…

Mark Easson

Rumors XIII: Avs, Ducks, Canucks, Leafs, Hawks, Pens, Oilers and More

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: So will the Avs be trading Ryan O'Reilly after they acquired the rights to Carl Soderberg - and if they sign him? "O’Reilly is in play, but they’ll want a boat load for him," said one rival NHL…

Mark Easson

Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Dubnyk, Pens, Ducks and Bozak

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will be very active this week in trying to improve their roster. They have too many forwards on one-way contract and too many NHL-ready prospects. With a thin free agent market,…

Mark Easson

Rumors IX: Sharks – Draft and Free Agents

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks GM Doug Wilson. "We're putting this team in a position to bounce back and be very competitive come September," he said last week. "Will we explore everything? Yeah, we will." The…

Mark Easson

Rumors VII: Blue Jackets, Beleskey, Pens, Habs and Soderberg

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are thought to be the team that made an offer to the Coyotes for the 3rd overall pick. The Blue Jackets currently hold the 8th overall pick. GM Jarmo Kekalainen said…

Mark Easson