NHL Rumors: Insider Trading – Lucic, Russell, Okposo, Landeskog and More
TSN Insider Trading: Pierre LeBrun: Milan Lucic has narrowed it down to two teams. As many as 10 teams were interested this week. Bob McKenize: Word was that the Oilers would offer a seven year, $42 million deal for Lucic.…
NHL Rumors: Lucic, Eriksson, Vanek and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that Milan Lucic has narrowed his decision to two teams. Pierre LeBrun: Not sure which teams are the final two, but the Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars are among…
NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and David Backes
On the Philadelphia Flyers ... Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Don't expect the Flyers to be signing any big named free agents. Flyers GM Ron Hextall will be looking for bargain free agent forwards. David Backes, Andrew Ladd, and…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Sabres and Red Wings missed out on Steven Stamkos and may now look free agent winger Kyle Okposo. The Wild are among the teams are interested in Okposo.…
NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Hurricanes, Vanek, Canucks and Ducks
On Buyouts ... Chris Johnston: Players must be put on unconditional waivers today if they are going to be bought out by the 5 pm deadline. On the Columbus Blue Jackets ... Jimmy Murphy: Though money is an issue, don't…
NHL Rumors: Predators, Ladd, Eriksson, and the Red Wings
On the Nashville Predators ... Renaud Lavoie: The Nashville Predators were the only team to make a "serious" offer for P.K. Subban. The Canucks made an offer for Subban, but it was obviously rejected. Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The…
NHL Rumors: Top 20 UFAs, Flames, Habs, Caps and Blue Jackets
Top 20 Unrestricted Free Agents ... Kevin Allen of USA Today: Allen's top 20 UFAs 20.Teddy Purcell - Panthers 19. Kris Russell - Stars 18. Brian Campbell - Panthers 17. David Perron - Ducks 16. Lee Stempniak - Bruins 15.…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Rangers, Red Wings and Panthers
On the Vancouver Canucks ... Matthew Sekeres: Sekeres understanding that the Canucks will buy out Chris Higgins and not Alex Burrows. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks have called the agents for Loui Eriksson, Mikkel Boedker, Darren Helm and Andrew Ladd.…
NHL Rumors: Top NHL Free Agents and the Washington Capitals
On the top 25 NHL Free Agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: 25. Michael Grabner - Toronto Maple Leafs 24. Matt Martin - New York Islanders 23. Shane Doan - Arizona Coyotes 22. James Reimer - San Jose Sharks 21.…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Coyotes, Boedker, Drouin and More
On the Detroit Red Wings ... John Shannon: Have been told that Pavel Datsyuk's contract will be terminated for "anticipatory breach" and he'll be able to sign in the KHL. Since it's a 35+ contract, his cap hit will still…
NHL Rumors: Colorado Avalanche and the Philadelphia Flyers
On the Colorado Avalanche and Tyson Barrie ... Mike Chamber of the Denver Post: Colorado Avalanche GM Joe Sakic shot down speculation from Bob McKenzie and Darren Dreger that RFA Tyson Barrie could be traded. Sakic said that he is…
NHL Rumors: Draft Pick Compensation and Trade Talk
On Draft Pick Compensation ... General Fanager: The Maple Leafs will not be providing their 2016 3rd round pick as compensation for hiring Mike Babcock or Lou Lamoriello. Therefore, the Red Wings will get the Maple Leafs 2017 3rd round…