Rumors and Video: Canucks, Blues, Wild, Oilers, Bruins and Sabres
Jim Jamieson of the Vancouver Province: The Canucks blueline needs to get younger, faster and more offensive. Slim pickings on the free agent market, with Cody Franson a top option, but he'll be looking for something in the $5 million…
Rumors III: Wild, Lack, Soderberg and McBain
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: The Wild have about $61.9 million committed to nine forwards, five defensemen and two goalies as of now. They have to re-sign free agents Devan Dubnyk, Mikael Granlund, Erik Haula and Christian Folin. First…
Rumors I: Oilers, Wild, Maple Leafs and Canadiens
Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers used Justin Schultz and Oscar Klefbom as their top defensive pairing last season. The Oilers don't have a legit top 2 defenseman. Getting one in his prime is slim, so they might…
Rumors I: Blues, Wild, Petry, Stoll, Subban and McIntyre
Joe Strauss of the St. Louis Post Dispatch: Blues owner Tom Stillman doesn't deny hearing the rumors that some players were not happy with coach Ken Hitchcock, though downplayed if they were universal. “I know there is a lot of…
Rumors I: Wild Notes – Dubnyk, Stewart, Ballard and Backstrom
Dave Campbell in the Star Tribune: The Wild's top priority is to re-sign goalie Devan Dubnyk. "There's no secret that I've enjoyed my time here and want to be here, so there's no point in hiding that," Dubnyk said, "and…
Rumors IV: Wild and Flyers
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: If the Wild buyout Niklas Backstrom, they'll have about $11 million in cap space with only 15 players under contract, which doesn't include Devan Dubnyk. The Wild have some veterans that have contracts that…
Rumors III: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Wild, Predators, Senators and Matthews
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The Oilers are one of the teams interested in 22-year old Swiss defenseman Dean Kukan. 27-year old Jakub Nakladal (CZE) is also being looked at.The Maple Leafs and Capitals have looked at 28-year old Derek Ryan.…
Rumors I: Blue Jackets, Capitals, Blues, Penguins and Wild
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: The Blue Jackets will have a few difficult decisions this offseason, but it shouldn't have the drama like in past seasons - their contract talks (or lack of) with Ryan Johanson and Sergei Bobrovsky.…
Rumors I: Wild Offseason Priorties and To-Do List
Craig Custance of ESPN: Wild offseason priorities.1. Sign Devan Dubnyk immediately - contract talks between the Wild and Dubnyk's camp were put on hold during the season, but both sides what to do deal. Shouldn't be that difficult to get…
Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 7th 2015
The Canadiens live to fight another day. Canadiens 6 - Lightning 2: Tampa Bay leads series 3-1. Blackhawks 4 - Wild 3: Chicago wins series 4-0.
Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 5th 2015
Highlights from both games last night. The Blackhawks open up a 3-0 lead. The Flames tie it late and win it in OT. Blackhawks 1 - Wild 0: Chicago leads series 3-0. Flames 4 - Ducks 3: Anaheim leads series…
Video: NHL Highlights from Last Night – May 3rd 2015
Highlights for three games from yesterday. Lightning 6 - Canadiens 2: Series tied at 1-1. Blackhawks 4 - Wild 1: Chicago leads series 2-0. Ducks 3 - Flames 0. Anaheim leads series 2-0.