Rumors IV: Maple Leafs, Red Wings and Lightning
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Maple Leafs had hoped by now that Jonathan Bernier would have established himself as a No. 1 goalie, but he has been inconsistent. The Maple Leafs will have to decide how to proceed…
Rumors and Video: Staal, Pens, Wings, Bruins, Oilers, Caps and Flames
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Source saying the Penguins are interested in reacquiring Jordan Staal. It is more of an offseason move, but the Penguins have talked to the Hurricanes as what it would cost to trade for him…
Rumors II: Wild, Hurricanes, Kings, Senators and Babcock
The Fourth Period: Wild GM Chuck Fletcher is still looking for goaltending help and he could extend his search to the Eastern Conference. The Wild could consider Maple Leafs James Reimer, who has one-year left on his deal. The Wild…
Rumors II: Sharks, Jets, Devils, Kings and Wings
Mark Pardy of the San Jose Mercury News: The Sharks are barely holding onto a playoff spot, and how they do in the next six weeks leading up to the trade deadline could determine the fate of pending UFA Antti…
Rumors III: Maple Leafs, Bruins, Flyers, Wild and Devils
Craig Custance of ESPN: Mike Babcock would be the long-term dream solution for the Maple Leafs behind the bench. Dan Bylsma could be another good fit, with Peter DeBoer another possibility. Their core of Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, David Clarkson,…
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:…