NHL Rumors: Sabres, Blues, Blackhawks, Flyers and Avalanche
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Pierre LeBrun: Before they acquired defenseman Nathan Beaulieu, the Sabres were also talking with the Sharks about Mirco Mueller, who was later traded to the Devils. On the St. Louis Blues ... Andy Strickland: Now…
NHL Rumors: Top Four Draft Notes – Devils, Flyers, Stars, and Avalanche
On the New Jersey Devils and the No. 1 pick ... Steve Politi of NJ.com: The New Jersey Devils hold the first overall pick in this year's draft, with divisional rivals the Philadelphia Flyers picking at No. 2. "Look, whoever…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Devils and Blue Jackets
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Aivis Kalnins: Hearing that Ilya Kovalchuk has decided to move to North America. He is still hoping for New York, but wiling to take a deal elsewhere. Aivis Kalnins: The Buffalo Sabres haven't spoken with Kovalchuk.…
NHL Trade: Sharks Trade Defenseman Mirco Mueller To The Devils
The New Jersey Devils acquired defenseman Mirco Mueller and a 2017 5th round pick (No. 143) from the San Jose Sharks for a 2017 2nd (No. 49 - previously acquired from Boston) and 4th (No. 123 - previously from…
NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators Trying to Trade Dion Phaneuf
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Sources say that Senators GM Pierre Dorion is trying to trade defenseman Dion Phaneuf now that he wouldn't waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. The Senators would…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk, and the New York Islanders
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Leafs Lunch: Devils GM Ray Shero on TSN 1050 on Ilya Kovalchuk. "I've met with Jay Grossman, his agent a couple times - there have been some reports out of Russia but Jay has assured me,…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes and New Jersey Devils
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Shane Doan's agent, Terry Bross, thinks Doan wants to come back for his 22nd NHL season. “He hasn’t made a final decision, but I think he’s leaning toward playing one…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Stars, Canucks and Devils
On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Senators: Though a final decision hasn't been made, sources confirming Dion Phaneuf is expected to not waive his no-movement clause for the expansion draft. He has until Friday at 5:00…
NHL Rumors: Avalanche, Landing Spots For Fleury, and the Devils
On the Colorado Avalanche ... Adrian Dater: is getting mixed signals on which way the Colorado Avalanche could go on a Francois Beauchemin buyout. Not sure which way they are leaning now. On five potential landing spots for Marc-Andre Fleury…
NHL Rumors: Penguins and Fleury … On NHL Trade Speculation
On the Pittsburgh Penguins and Marc-Andre Fleury ... Jimmy Murphy of Murphy's Hockey Law: Source saying that Penguins GM Jim Rutherford approached Marc-Andre Fleury about waiving his no-movement clause. Fleury agreed on an 'unnamed team' and if they couldn't get…
NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and Evander Kane
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Igor Eronko: Hearing the New York Rangers are out of the Ilya Kovalchuk sweepstakes. Andrew Gross: Hard to image a trade between the NJ Devils and the NY Rangers. Arthur Staple: Hearing the New York Islanders…
NHL Rumors: Red Wings, Sabres, Nesterov, Ducks and Vatanen
On the Detroit Red Wings ... Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: The Red Wings might leave forward Riley Sheahan unprotected for the expansion. He has a $2.1 million cap hit and there was some interest in him…