NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins
On the San Jose Sharks ... Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking at what Sharks GM Doug Wilson should focus on this offseason. 1. Sign Brent Burns to a long-term contract - Burns is eligible for a contract extension after July…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Ducks, Flames, Hawks, Pens and Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Shane Doan will be 40-years old just after the season starts next year. He still wants to play and will go year-by-year from now on. His agent wouldn't comment…
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and Ottawa Senators
On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Scott Brunside of ESPN: There is the sense that the changing of the guard in net could be taking place in Pittsburgh - from Marc-Andre Fleury to Matt Murray. With an expansion draft possible, teams…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames and Coyotes
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: With the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery and Auston Matthews, it gives them a front-line center. Simmons writes: "And with free agency coming and Steven Stamkos…
Pucks in Depth: Boudreau Takes the Fall and Murray’s Emergence
For the fourth consecutive year the Anaheim Ducks season came to an end with a crushing Game 7 loss. In an effort to right the ship Ducks GM Bob Murray elected to fire Bruce Boudreau last Friday afternoon. While you…
NHL Injuries: Caps, Panthers, Rangers, Pens, Stars and Lightning
On the Washington Capitals ... Chuck Gormley: Coach Barry Trotz said that Brooks Orpik has an "upper-body" injury and will be evaluated today. On the Florida Panthers ... George Richards: Defenseman Steven Kampfer (ankle) and center Vincent Trocheck (foot) skated…
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 Injuries: Rangers, Flyers, Kings, Stars, Penguins and More
On the New York Rangers ... John Shannon: Have been told that there appears to be no real damage to Henrik Lundqvist's eye. Issue is the swelling around his eye. Steve Zipay of Newsday: Lundqvist's status for tomorrow's Game 2…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Lightning and Penguins
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Terry Frei: Both Matt Duchene and Patrick Roy said that it's all good, and they did so convincingly. Terry Frei of the Denver Post: Matt Duchene on if he could be traded this offseason. "I'm…
NHL News: Expansion and Expansion Draft Notes
Darren Dreger: Potential scenario is that teams would protect three defenseman, seven forwards and one goalie ... or eight skaters and a goalie. Darren Dreger: Expansion will be determined before the June draft. If they expand by one team, each…
NHL Rumors: GM Meeting, Leafs, Habs, Sens, Blue Jackets and More
Friedman 30 Thoughts Rumor Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: GM meetings are next week and some GMs may ask for the offside reviews to go to Toronto. The NHL is working on putting cameras in the crossbars in time…