Rumors IV: Leafs, Red Wings, Wild, Kings, Oilers, Avs and Blues
Stephen Whyno CP in the Globe and Mail: Ten candidates to replace Randy Carlyle in Toronto: Peter DeBoer, Mike Babcock, Dan Bylsma, Todd McLellan, Peter Horachek, Dale Hunter, Steve Spott, Paul MacLean, Kevin Dineen and Dallas Eakins. Steve Simmons: Source…
Rumors III: Hope Smoke Radio Edition: Toronto Maple Leafs
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie on TSN Radio on the Leafs. "I think Shanahan believes he's looking at a 3-5 year project to get this team to where it needs to be. They need better players here, let's not kid ourselves.…
Rumors I: Coaches, Bruins, Wild, Sabres, Lightning, Sens and Leafs
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Thinking Mike Babcock will remain in Detroit. Todd McLellan could intrigue the Maple Leafs if he becomes available. There are Peter DeBoer connections. Dale Hunter didn't enjoy dealing with the media in Washington, so it's hard…
NHL Rumors I: Blues, Hurricanes, Red Wings, Coyotes and Sabres
The Fourth Period: The Blues will be exploring trade options leading up the deadline, and Patrik Berglund could become a player involved. "They've been looking to deal him for the longest time. If they add, he's the one to be…
Rumors: Stars, Avs, Wings, Oilers, Leafs, Sabres, Kings, and Coyotes
Bob McKenzie: The Stars and Jason Spezza are close on a multi-year contract extension. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill on contract extension talks with Jason Spezza. “We are having discussions, but I won’t go…
Rumors I: Canadiens, Rangers, Kings, Coyotes, Jets, Stars and Canes
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: Friedman spoke with a GM about his team looking for a defenseman: “Everyone is looking for a defenceman.” Same GM said he talked with a team that has eight defenseman on one-way contracts and was told…
Morning Hits: Highest Paid Coaches, Ashton, Jersey Sponsors and More
TSN: (TV graphic) Highest paid coaches: Joel Quenneville $2.75 million, Claude Julien, $2.5 million, Darryl Sutter $2.25 million ... Randy Carlyle, Michel Therrien, Mike Babcock, Alain Vigneault, Lindy Ruff, Peter Laviolette and John Tortorella all at $2 million. Pat Leonard:…
Rumors III: Voynov, Stewart, Myers, Marincin, Avs, Granlund and Bruins
Elliotte Friedman of SportsNet: LA district attorneys have until December 1st to lay charges against Slava Voynov. He's getting paid and counts against the salary cap. It is possible that the Kings could get some salary relief if the situation…
Quick Hits: Brodie, Wilson, Andersen, Babcock and Don Cherry Video
Elliotte Friedman: Flames T.J. Brodie has a limited no-trade clause starting in the third year of his deal. Chuck Gormley: The Capitals reassign Tom Wilson to Hershey of the AHL. Harvey Fialkov: Avs Reto Berra might be playing tonight. Igor…
Rumors III: Marc and Eric Staal, Alfie, Babcock, Horton and Myers
Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "My understanding with M.Staal is that he's negotiating a deal with NYR but it's gone quiet of late." ... "He's looking for a deal north of what Girardi got. I think NYR are thinking they want to pay…
Rumors II: Babcock, Lack, Robidas, Bruins and Marchard
Bob Duff of the Windsor Star: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock didn't really agree with GM Ken Holland on the decision to demote Xavier Ouellet. “What did I say yesterday?” Babcock snapped when asked about the decision to send defenceman…
Rumors: Boedker, Babcock, Johansen, Dillon, Brodeur and Alfie
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker's two-year, $5.1 million contact will be up after this season. The Coyotes and Boedker's agent Jarrett Bousquet have held some talks, but if they can't agree on an extension before the…