Rumors II: Wild, Senators and the Goalie Market
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk will be able to speak with other teams in a week if he doesn't come to terms with the Wild before then. There may not have been a lot of communication between…
Rumors III: Doan, Talbot, Elias, Grigorenko, Staal, Ward and Kessel
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There was a brief conversation between the Rangers and Coyotes about Shane Doan after the two teams made the Keith Yandle trade. It didn't last long, but Brook wonders if it could discuss again…
Rumors I: Sabres, Oilers, Senators and Coyotes
Paul Hamilton of WGR 550: Sabres GM Tim Murray said on WGR 550 that they are still deciding on whether to buy out Cody Hodgson or not. Hodgson is over in Sweden working on his skating. Murray said he needs to improve…
Rumors II: Stars – Goalie Situation and UFA Defensemen Targets
Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Stars GM Jim Nill said that he's not "shopping" goaltender Kari Lehtonen, but added that he's studying their goaltending situation. Reports came out this week that Jussi Rynnas was considering moving to the…
Rumors IV: Capitals and Wild
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: Pending UFA Joel Ward's agent said there haven't been any contract talks with the Capitals since February, but is still hoping they can work out a deal. “Joel would like to return to Washington,” Peter…
Rumors IV: Backstrom, Draft Notes for Coyotes, Leafs and Devils
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild might not be able to buy out goaltender Niklas Backstrom as Backstrom had elbow surgery after the season. “He had a procedure done at the end of the season to clean up a…
Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…
Rumors I: Brodziak, Reilly, Ryan, Nolan, Saad and Kruger
Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: There have been no contract talks between Kyle Brodziak and the Wild according to his agent. Brodziak will likely become a free agent on July 1st. “No, nothing yet,” Broziak’s agent, Allain Roy, told…
Rumors I: Red Wings, Ducks, Reilly, Peverley and Bettman
Ansar Khan of MLive: (mailbag) Because the free agent market is thin and they have more prospects that are close to being NHL ready, Khan thinks the Red Wings could be more aggressive on the trade market.Don't think that Jakub…
Rumors II: Reilly, Blackhawks, Canucks, Fehr and Flyers
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets are allowing Mike Reilly's agent, Pat Brisson, to talk to other teams. GM Jarmo Kekalainen confirmed reports that Reilly and Brisson are talking to teams this week at the Draft Combine.…
Rumors II: Ducks, Wild and Coyotes
Lance Pugmire of the LA Times: The Ducks have the cap space available and would have to spend a lot to retain UFA Matt Beleskey, who will have a bidding war for his services if he reaches the open market.…
Rumors II: Wild and Predators
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: Devan Dubnyk talks with the Wild began yesterday. GM Fletcher will meet with owner Craig Leipold this week to talk about their offseason plan and will put together their budget for next season. For…