Tag: Minnesota Wild

NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers

On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Interview Period, Blue Jackets, Lightning and Bruins

On free agency interview period... James Mirtle: Hearing the the NHL free agent interview period is now like July 1st where teams are pushing for decisions with some of the players they've spoken with. Teams/players can't do anything officially until…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Foo, Wild, Bruins and Blue Jackets

On Spencer Foo ... Ryan Rishaug: Spencer Foo will be meeting with his agent in Edmonton today and tomorrow and should have a decision by mid-week. Ryan Rishaug: The four teams that are in the mix for Foo are the…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes, Wild and Coyotes

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello on if they were close to making any trades the past couple days: "You never come close to anything unless you get it done" David Pagnotta: Don't get…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Golden Knights, Islanders, Maple Leafs, Wild and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators and Dion Phaneuf ... Bob McKenzie: The Dreger reported earlier today, the Senators are getting interest in defenseman from teams not on Dion Phaneuf's approved list. Bob McKenzie: Senators GM Pierre Dorion has had multiple talks…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Hamonic, Maple Leafs, Duchene, Islanders, Knights, Coyotes, Caps, Wild and Bruins

On the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: "GS and Lou Lamoriello having a draft floor chat. Heard the Leafs are making a big push on Hamonic." On the Colorado Avalanche and New York Islanders ...…

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NHL Rumors: Marian Hossa, Red Wings, Blues and Wild

On the Chicago Blackhawks Marian Hossa... Greg Wyshynski: It is apparent that the NHL does not know what to do with the Marian Hossa situation yet. That goes as far as cap situation for the Chicago Blackhawks next season. Chicago had…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Panthers, Coyotes, Trade Bait and Notes

On the Florida Panthers ... Jameson Olive: Panthers GM Dale Tallon said they plan on being "aggressive in free agency" and that they have a "a plan in place." Tim Reynolds: GM Tallon said they will have contract negotiations with Jaromir…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Trade Market Notes and Rumors From McKenzie

Bob McKenzie tweet storm Thursday morning on the trade market ... Bob McKenzie: "FWIW, this coming from someone with no sleep who's ready for a snooze, I think there'll be more trades Friday than today." Bob McKenzie: "As of last…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild, Vegas Golden Knights and Ilya Kovalchuk

On the Minnesota Wild and Vegas Golden Knights ... Michael Russo the Star-Tribune: Restricted free agent forward Erik Haula will be signing with the Vegas Golden Knights according to several sources. Sources saying he agreed to a multi-year deal during…

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NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights, Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks

On the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights ... Habs Links: Pierre LeBrun of TSN 690 on the Montreal Canadiens and the expansion draft process. "My feelers this morning were that the Canadiens were content to sort of stay…

Mark Easson