Top 2016 NHL Free Agents – Part II: Ranking Forwards 1 to 5
With the free agent class mostly settled into new homes, it’s time to start speculating on next year’s UFA group. While the 2014-15 cohort lacked elite impact players, next season’s list of potential free agents offers star power at many…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Trade: Bruins Send Lucic to Kings for 1st, Jones and Miller
The Los Angeles Kings have acquired Milan Lucic from the Boston Bruins for a 2015 1st round pick (# 13), goalie Martin Jones and defenseman Colin Miller. Pierre LeBrun: The Bruins are retaining almost half of Lucic's salary to make…
Rumors XVI: Flyers, Coyotes, Maple Leafs and Lucic
Tim Panaccio: Flyers GM Ron Hextall will continue to try to trade Vincent Lecavalier and one or two veteran defensemen. “Well, that’s an ongoing process,” Hextall said. “You think about it every day, you talk about it every day. But…
Rumors XV: Rangers, Oilers, Flames, Hawks, Kings, Devils and Sharks
On the Rangers ... Rangers have not been offered 9th, 11th or 12th overall pick straight up for Talbot. NYR would have to give up more...— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) June 26, 2015 Should clarify...also possibility that NYR would have to…
Rumors XIII: Lucic, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Oilers and Canucks
On Milan Lucic ... #NHLBruins F Milan Lucic confirms the #Canucks are one of 15 teams he's willing to waive his no-trade clause for. — Dhiren Mahiban (@dcmahiban) June 26, 2015 Lucic says #NHLBruins still have not approached him about…
Rumors XII: Draft Notes – Blue Jackets, Leafs, Bruins and Sharks
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets own the eighth, 34th, 38th, and 58th, overall picks – and are itching to cash in some of their chips for the player(s) they covet. This includes possibly trading with Arizona…
Rumors VII: Bruins, Hamilton Offer Sheet or Trade?
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: It's not sounding like the Bruins and Dougie Hamilton are close on a new deal. The Bruins prefer a two or three-year deal in the $4.5 to $5 million range and Hamilton is thinking Drew Doughty…
Rumors XIII: Avs, Ducks, Canucks, Leafs, Hawks, Pens, Oilers and More
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: So will the Avs be trading Ryan O'Reilly after they acquired the rights to Carl Soderberg - and if they sign him? "O’Reilly is in play, but they’ll want a boat load for him," said one rival NHL…
Rumors VIII: Kings, Avs, Bruins, Sens, Wild, Leafs, Rangers and Canucks
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Martin Jones isn't being shopped by they Kings, but that doesn't mean he won't be traded. Some think he could be a starter. The Kings will listen to offers to see what they might…
Rumors III: Hedja, Stone, Available Players and Capitals
Darren Dreger: The Avalanche will meet with UFA defenseman Jan Hejda's agent at the draft. He will draw some interest if he hits the open market. Wayne Scanlan: The Senators met with Mark Stone's agent yesterday. Contract talks are progressing, but…
Rumors VII: Ducks, Senators, Maple Leafs and Bruins
Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Ducks GM Bob Murray will make one last attempt to sign pending UFA Matt Beleskey, but it's looking like Beleskey will hit the open market. “It’s a bumpy road right now. I’m not going to lie.…