Rumors I: Draft Offers – Devils, Jackets, Canes, Flyers and Sharks
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Devils GM wanted the Blue Jackets to give up their No. 8th, 34th, and 129th picks for the No. 6th. “I've got to talk to Ray”, then picks up the phone and calls the Devils'…
Morning Hits: Expansion, Sens, Flames, Wings, Leafs, and Clowe
David Pagnotta: The GTA Sports and Entertainment in an email after they were unable to submit an expansion application. They still plan to focus on a GTA area and "hope that another such opportunity presents itself in the future." The $2…
Rumors I: Devils, Red Wings, Blue Jackets and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils GM Ray Shero thinks that he'll be able to sign Adam Larsson to a long-term contract before the July 29th salary arbitration date. "We have the date for arbitration, so I'll talk to (agent) J.P.…
Rumors and Notes: Penguins, Coyotes, and Devils
Jonathan Bombulie of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: The Penguins currently have nine players under contract that have a reasonable chance of claiming one of the three or four spots that could be open - Bryan Rust, Conor Sheary, Scott Wilson,…
Rumors I: Devils – Larsson and Zacha
Tom Gulitti of The Record: The Devils lone remaining restricted free agent is 22-year old Adam Larsson. Larsson is scheduled to have his arbitration hearing on July 29th, but GM Ray Shero hopes to get a deal done before then.…
Rumors I: Devils, Predators and Bryzgalov
Tom Gulitti of The Record: The Devils and 2015 first round pick Pavel Zacha are getting close to an entry-level contract, and it could be done by the end of their development camp this week. If they agree to a…
Rumors I: Oduya, Devils, Capitals and Flyers
Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Johnny Oduya's agent Don Meehan confirmed yesterday that Oduya won't be returning to the Blackhawks. The Sabres are thought to be front-runners in signing him. Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: The Stars,…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Wild, Devils and Coyotes
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Derek Stepan's arbitration hearing is set for July 27th with the Rangers. Talks between Stephan and the Rangers haven't even gotten to the preliminary stages. The Rangers haven't even submitted an opening offer.If they…
Rumors III: Friedman Roundup
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: There are still some useful free agents available - Brad Boyes, Christian Ehrhoff, Eric Fehr, Tomas Fleischmann, Cody Franson, Curtis Glencross, Jim Slater, Lee Stempniak and Scottie Upshall. “I think you’re going to see some good…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Stars, Oilers, and Arbitration List
Craig Morgan of Fox Sports Arizona: Coyotes Mikkel Boedker filed for salary arbitration yesterday, with Coyotes having the option to select either one- or two-years. Agent Jarrett Bousquet and GM Don Maloney have been having contract talks for about three months. "When…
Rumors II: Devils, Blues, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Stars and Senators
Tom Gulitti: If the Devils are going to consider giving up a significant asset, they are going to want a player who is "a certain age" who fits with the team now as well as two-three years from now. Dennis…
Rumors I: Devils, Penguins, Semin, and the Maple Leafs
On the opening of free agency ... Even with a weak free agent class, tomorrow could be nuts for NHL activity. Still tons percolating.— James Mirtle (@mirtle) June 30, 2015 On the Devils and Semin ... I don't know. Maybe…