Morning Hits: Free Agent Notes on the Penguins, Avalanche and Capitals
Josh Yohe: The Penguins signed six free agents to one-year contracts. “For right now,” Rutherford said, “I find that I'm very comfortable in dealing with one-year contracts.” The Penguins have only eight players under contract past next season: Sidney Crosby,…
What Would He Have Received On Day One Of Free Agency?
So we all are fine with the fact that on day one of free agency, some big contracts can be handed out, and yesterday was no different. Teams can also hand out some big deals in-season to ensure their pending…
NHL Rumors XV: Blues, Wings, Jets, Brodeur, Michalek, Oilers, Bruins and Loktionov
Jeremy Rutherford: Blues Doug Armstrong talked to Alex Steen and David Backes about the possibility of getting into the free agent market and paying someone more than them. Jeremy Rutherford: David Backes could be moved to right wing next year,…
NHL Rumors VIII: Predators, Devils, Senators, Flyers, Niskanen, Bruins and Pouliot
Josh Cooper: Predators GM David Poile. "If we can (sign) a center, that would be a wish list," Predators general manager David Poile said. "There's not a bunch of guys (available) — and I'm not signing somebody for the sake…
NHL Rumors V: Rangers, Ducks, Glass, Wings, Lightning, Ehrhoff and Niskanen
The Fourth Period: The Rangers don't plan on re-signing Anton Stralman, Brian Boyle and Dominic Moore. They are interested in Mark Fayne. The NY Post is reporting they are interested in Ryan Carter. They are believed to have kicked tires…
NHL Rumors XVI: 15 Free Agents, Lecavalier, Sens, Gorges, Phaneuf, Sharks and Leafs
Scott Burnside of ESPN: 15 interesting free agents and possible landing spots. 1. Paul Stastny - Blues 2. Dan Boyle - Red Wings 3. Christian Ehrhoff - Lightning 4. Thomas Vanek - Wild 5. Ryan Miller - Canucks 6. Matt…
NHL Rumors XV: Lightning, Leafs, Wings, Penguins, Canadiens, Jets and Flyers
Joe Smith of the Tampa Times: Lightning GM Steve Yzerman. "Just because we have cap space now and cash available, we're not going to act out of desperation," Yzerman said. "But certainly we're going to inquire and see if there's…
NHL Rumors XII: Brodeur, Lightning, Stars, Jokinen, Vrbata, Sabres, Moulson and Niskanen
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Martin Brodeur is intrigued by free agency. "I’m excited and intrigued to see some of the options will be laid out in front of me," Martin Brodeur told ESPN.com Monday. 'It’s something that’s new to me,…
NHL Rumors XI: Vrbata, Spezza, Carter, Jets, Michalek, Robidas, Niskanen and Glass
Pierre LeBrun: Seven to eight teams are interested in Radim Vrbata. Coyotes are still in the mix and should speak again at some point today. Bruce Garrison: Jason Spezza would accept a trade to Dallas. Tom Gulitti: Ryan Carter's agent…
NHL Rumors X: Stastny, Vanek, Niskanen, Gorges, Spezza, Sabres, Penguins and Jets
Pierre LeBrun: Paul Stastny's camp is working to shorten their list of teams down today. Would expect that Blues will be on it. Re-signing with Avs is a possibility, but it won't be for as much as he'll get elsewhere.…
NHL Rumors V: Penguins, Wild, Oilers, Jets, Red Wings and Avalanche
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford said they have four primary UFA targets for Tuesday. They will go with their younger defensemen, and spend a little more money up front. The Pens have seven forwards under…
NHL Rumors III: Red Wings Want to Add A Dman … Rangers Looking For Replacements
Ansar Khan of MLive: The Red Wings would like to add a right-handed shooting defensman. "We got seven left-hand D. I love (to have a righty), but how do you get it?" Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said over the…