Rumors VI: Hurricanes, Matthias, Stevens and Canadiens
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: The Hurricanes could have a new look next season according to GM Ron Francis. “It’s tough to say, but I am open to discussing changes and making changes,” he said during an…
Rumors V: Dreger on O’Reilly, Stamkos, Leafs and St. Louis
Darren Dreger on TSN 1050 radio this morning. On what Ryan O’Reilly could bring back in a trade: “Yeah, what is it? That’s a good question. When you’re on the draft floor, it always seems to include a high pick,…
Rumors I: Devils, Reilly and Lecavalier
Tom Gulitti of The Record: Pending UFA Steve Bernier hopes to re-sign with the Devils, but he hasn't spoken with them. He's planning on speaking with other teams when the window opens on June 25th. “Nobody,” Bernier said today. “So far,…
Rumors III: Doan, Talbot, Elias, Grigorenko, Staal, Ward and Kessel
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: There was a brief conversation between the Rangers and Coyotes about Shane Doan after the two teams made the Keith Yandle trade. It didn't last long, but Brook wonders if it could discuss again…
Rumors IV: Backstrom, Draft Notes for Coyotes, Leafs and Devils
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild might not be able to buy out goaltender Niklas Backstrom as Backstrom had elbow surgery after the season. “He had a procedure done at the end of the season to clean up a…
Rumors III: Malkin, Reilly, Canadiens, Canucks, Wild and Devils
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Friedman on his Evgeni Malkin comments last week. In a radio interview Friday, I discussed Evgeni Malkin, saying he was frustrated by losing, other teams were hearing rumours he wanted a change of scenery, but there…
Rumors I: Brodziak, Reilly, Ryan, Nolan, Saad and Kruger
Dhiren Mahiban of Pro Hockey Talk: There have been no contract talks between Kyle Brodziak and the Wild according to his agent. Brodziak will likely become a free agent on July 1st. “No, nothing yet,” Broziak’s agent, Allain Roy, told…
Quick Hits: Penguins, Devils, Oilers, Flames and Islanders
Dave Molinari of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins GM Jim Rutherford isn't optimistic about Pascal Dupuis being able to continue his playing career. They should know by July 1st if blood clots will prevent him from playing again. “On May 20,…
Rumors I: Avalanche, Housley, Kalinin and Enroth
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: It's hard to see the Avs passing on defensemen Ivan Provorov or Zach Werenski if they are available at No. 10 at next months draft, but those at Eurolanche are saying they are high…
Rumors III: Leafs, Wings, Sabres, Sharks and Devils
John Hoven: Sources saying the Maple Leafs haven't had another interview with Michael Futa in the past few days. Nothing new to report this week. Michael Augello: Most reports saying the Leafs have talked to Futa twice already. Shanahan may…
Rumors III: Capitals, Devils, Oilers, Sharks and Sabres
Alex Prewitt of the Washington Post: Capitals GM Brian MacLellan said that re-signing Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Marcus Johansson and Nate Schmidt are his top priorities. “I think we can get reasonable contracts on all of them, and then we’ll…
Rumors II: Senators, Jets and Devils
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators finished their amateur scouting meetings last week, but there is still a lot for GM Bryan Murray and his staff to do in the upcoming weeks. Goalies - the Senators would like…