Rumors XII: Predators, Blues, Goalies and Devils
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators are close to a contract extension with free agent center Mike Fisher. It could be finalized this week according to Fisher's agent Todd Reynolds. The deal is likely for two-years. The Predators don't intend…
Rumors IX: Talbot Offer, Sharp, Okposo, Frolik and More
Ian McLaren of theScore: Darren Dreger on TSN 1260 radio on a Cam Talbot trade offer. I'm told that there was a team that offered two second-round picks for Cam Talbot and that didn't close the deal. So (general manager…
Rumors V: Draft Notes on the Devils, Pens, Coyotes and Ducks
Rich Chere of the Record: Devils director of scouting David Conte on if it's possible the Devils draft someone who can step in and play right away. "I think you could if you wanted him to. It might not be…
Rumors I: Devils, Avalanche and Capitals
Rich Chere of The Record: Who the Devils pick at No. 6 could be undecided upon until two hours before the start of round one according to their director of scouting, David Conte, and could change via a trade up…
Rumors IV: Capitals, Devils, Coyotes, Flyers and the Senators
Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington: It will be hard for the Capitals to re-sign Mike Green and get under the salary cap. After the season, GM Brian MacLellan said that they could go into next season with Nate Schmidt and…
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…