NHL Rumors: Draft Pick Compensation and Trade Talk
On Draft Pick Compensation ... General Fanager: The Maple Leafs will not be providing their 2016 3rd round pick as compensation for hiring Mike Babcock or Lou Lamoriello. Therefore, the Red Wings will get the Maple Leafs 2017 3rd round…
NHL Rumors: Free Agents, Rangers and Canadiens
On some pending free agents ... Craig Custance of ESPN: The Columbus Blue Jackets and Seth Jones are talking about a new contract, and are in the same ballpark on what a deal could look like. A deal should come…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Panthers, Devils and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Sportsnet: Eric Duhatschek was on Sportsnet 960 yesterday and said that with the emergence of Matt Murray, the Calgary Flames could look at Penguins Marc-Andre Fleury as an option for their No.…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Wild, Maple Leafs and Stamkos
On Alexander Radulov ... Aivis Kalnins: Think that the Avalanche are still the frontrunners for Alexander Radulov. Don't think a deal with anyone will happen anytime soon, likely after the World Championships. Matthew Coller of ESPN: Coller looks at seven…
NHL Rumors: Radulov, Lightning, and the Islanders
On Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Alexander Radulov confirms that he'll play in the NHL next season. Slava Malamud: The Russian National team forgives Radulov and will allow him to play in the World Championship. Arthur Staple: The Islanders have…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Red Wings and Devils
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Chris Nichols: Pierre LeBruin on pending UFA Milan Lucic: "Dean Lombardi, I had a chance to speak w/ Dean Lombardi during the series, absolutely adores Lucic." On the Detroit Red Wings ... Ansar Khan of…
NHL Rumors: Avs, Ducks, Wings and the Trade Market
On Colorado Avalanche and Alexander Radulov ... Slava Malamud: Varlamov says to the Russian media that the Avalanche are "waiting for Radulov. He'll be one of the leaders there." Slava Malamud: Varlamov to Sport-Express: "All (Radulov) needs to do is dial Patrick…
NHL Rumors: Kings, Devils and Maple Leafs
On the Los Angeles Kings ... Jon Rosen: The Kings are trying to sign North Dakota free agent Paul LaDue. On the New Jersey Devils ... Rich Chere: Coach John Hynes doesn't expect any changes to his coaching staff. Rich…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Pens, Isles, Rangers, Blues and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Bryan Burns: Coach Jon Cooper said yesterday that Tyler Johnson's status for Game 1 is still not known: "He couldn’t go today, so hopefully he’s a little bit better for tomorrow.” Joe Smith: Victor Hedman…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Lightning, Radulov and Devils
On the Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames and Tampa Bay Lightning ... Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers are scouting University of North Dakota free agent defenseman Troy Stecher. The Oilers tried to sign free agent goalie Alex Lyon,…
NHL Injuries: Lightning, Hawks, Isles, Rangers, Pens and More
On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Michelle Gingras: Defenseman Victor Hedman practiced with the team yesterday in a regular jersey. Erik Erlendsson: There is a good chance that Victor Hedman returns to the lineup on Saturday. He's expected to be…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Lightning, Blues, Preds, Flyers and More
On the New York Rangers ... Pat Leonard: Defenseman Ryan McDonagh left last night's game after blocking a shot with his right hand. Dan Rosen: McDonagh still being evaluated, but coach Alain Vigneault said that a call-up is a real…