NHL Rumors IV: Boyle, NHL Revenue, Kovalchuk, Panthers and Canucks
Andy Strickland: There haven't been negotiations between the Islanders and Dan Boyle yet. They won't take place unless Boyle decides he wants to play there. A decision is expected this week. There appears to be a slim chance that Boyle…
NHL Rumors II: Red Wings Mailbag, Avalanche and the Maple Leafs
Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) The weak free agent market may lead to more trades this offseason. The Red Wings are looking for a top-four defenseman and a top-six forward. Trade talk is expected to heat up at the GM…
NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Islanders, Capitals, Devils and Coyotes
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Dan Boyle doesn't sign with the Islanders, he could be an interesting addition for the Red Wings. The Wings are looking for a right-handed shot and would give their power play…
NHL Rumors IV: Niskanen, Hemsky, Callahan, Stastny, Dalpe and Schroeder
Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Matt Niskanen will meet with his agent, Neil Sheehy, next week to go over their free agent strategy. A source believes that Niskanen could be interested in the Red Wings, and vise versa. Niskanen…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Red Wings Targets and the Penguins GM Search
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings need a right-handed shooting, top-four defenseman. They will be talking about Matt Niskanen during their three days of management meetings, and he'll likely be at the top of their wish list. They have…
NHL Rumors IV: Vegas, Sabres, Senators, Canucks, Sharks and Penguins
Craig Custance of ESPN: (mailbag) Las Vegas has already started building a 20,000 seat area on the Vegas strip by MGM and AEG. “I haven’t been there to look at the arena,” Bettman said during a conversation last week. “I…
NHL Rumors II: Canadiens, Rangers, Red Wings and Maple Leafs
Tim Wharnsby of CBC: The Canadiens have P.K. Subban, Lars Eller, Dale Weise and Ryan White as restricted free agents. Do they look to re-sign Brian Gionta, Andrei Markov and Mike Weaver? Do they try to re-sign Thomas Vanek? Wharnsby…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers
Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles
Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…
Morning Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers and Red Wings
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: Brooks Orpik's plan would have been to play in the Stanley Cup if the Penguins had made it that far. Orpik's future with the Penguins is now on hold until a new GM…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins and Flyers … Big Money Niskanen and Neal’s Trade Value
William DePaoli: Source saying the Penguins have interviewed Julien BriseBois, Jason Botterill, Tom Fitzgerald and Pierre McGuire for the GM vacancy. Will DePaoli of Inside Pittsburgh Sports: Penguins Matt Niskanen may be looking for a six year deal in the $33 million range according to a…
NHL Rumors I: Kesler, Spezza, Ducks, Panthers, Predators, Flyers, Virtanen and Niskanen
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: Matheson thinks the Ducks will go after Ryan Kesler before the draft. The Ducks have the assets to get a deal done. Canucks GM Jim Benning said he'll speak with Kesler this week to…