NHL Rumors: Islanders – Gionta, Strome and Tavares
On the New York Islanders ... Arthur Staple: The NY Islanders and forward Stephen Gionta are talking about a PTO. Nothing is signed, but they are having discussions. Arthur Staple: There is no news regarding Ryan Strome. The Islanders organization has…
NHL Rumors: Canucks, Red Wings, Leafs and Tavares
On the Vancouve Canucks ... News 1130 Sports: The Canucks are one of the teams that have offered forward Lauri Korpikoski a PTO. Korpikoski will be playing in the World Cup. News 1130 Sports: The Canucks are not one of…
Metropolitan Division: Offseason Grades
After a flurry of action in early July, the transactions have slowed to a crawl in the National Hockey League with just two weeks until the opening of training camp. Teams that have been unable to fill their areas of…
NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Free Agents, and the Islanders
On the Arizona Coyotes and Martin Hanzal ... Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: After a career high 41 points last season, Martin Hanzal is entering the final season of his five-year deal. Hanzal's camp and the GM John Chayka will…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and NY Islanders
On the Minnesota Wild ... Michael Russo of the Star: Training camp is few weeks away and the Wild are considering bringing in a forward or two on PTOs. “Before we sign anybody, I think we’d like to have a…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Red Wings and Islanders
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington of the Buffalo News: Harrington on one area of the Jimmy Vesey situation: "the amount of tampering that had to be taking place in recent weeks looks ridiculous." Vesey's agents were doing interviews…
NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Decision Likely Coming Today
On Jimmy Vesey ... Bob McKenzie: A Jimmy Vesey decision will likely come today, but there is an outside chance it drags on until tomorrow. Joe McDonald of ESPN: Jimmy Vesey was scheduled to sit down with his agents starting…
NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Decision In A Day Or Two
On Jimmy Vesey ... Dan Rosen: "Don't begrudge Jimmy Vesey for anything. He's playing by the rules, teams clearly value him. He should explore every option because he can." Joe McDonald: Jimmy Vesey and his camp will b\e discussing all…
NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Meeting With Teams
On Jimmy Vesey ... Mark Divver: Source saying that Jimmy Vesey and his agents are expected to meet with the Blackhawks, Rangers and Bruins today. Mark Divver: The Maple Leafs, Islanders, Penguins and Devils were to meet with Vesey's camp…
NHL Rumors: Jimmy Vesey Can Now Talk With Teams
On Jimmy Vesey ... CP on TSN: Jimmy Vesey's agent, Peter Fish, said yesterday that Vesey is not in a rush to sign. "It's certainly not going to be tomorrow," Fish said. "I would say the earliest may be Friday…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Islanders and Devils
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Maple Leafs Hot Stove: Mike Babcock on TSN on if he could see Mitch Marner being on their roster this season. "I sure think he has a good chance. Mitch has been working with…
NHL Rumors: Vesey, Capitals and Islanders
On Jimmy Vesey ... Matthew Coller on ESPN: The Sabres made their best efforts to sign Jimmy Vesey, but he still plans on becoming a free agent on August 15th. The list of interested teams won't be short. With all…