NHL Rumors: Tavares, Maple Leafs and Headlines
On the future of John Tavares ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Brooks doesn't see Steven Stamkos wanting to go through another rebuild and sign with the Maple Leafs. The Leafs created future cap space by trading Dion Phaneuf.…
NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets and NY Islanders
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun: If Andrew Ladd doesn't have a contract in place by the trade deadline, the Jets will trade him. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was on Sportsnet's Hockey Central at noon.…
NHL Rumors: Minnesota Wild and the Detroit Red Wings
On Kyle Okposo ... Chad Graff of the Pioneer Press: Islanders Kyle Okposo is from Minnesota and friends are always asking if the pending UFA would consider returning home. Okposo said that he hasn't really considered it. Okposo on contract…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Islanders, Canucks, Flames and Sharks
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: (mailbag) If the Stars are going to go after a big named player, Valeri Nichushkin or Julius Honka could be on the table. If they look to make…
NHL Rumors: Scouting, Flames, Leafs, Oilers and Jets
Scouting ... Eric Engels: Scouting the Canadiens - Lightning game last night: Coyotes, Flames, Rangers, Flyers, Blues, Panthers, Devils, Blue Jackets, Sabres, Penguins, Kings and Lightning. Aaron Portzline: Scouting the Blue Jackets - Islanders : Red Wings (3 - Ken…
NHL Rumors: Friedman’s 30 Thoughts Roundup
Friedman's 30 Thoughts Roundup ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Heard that the Senators had looked at Blue Jackets Fedor Tyutin, but decided on Dion Phaneuf. As of yesterday, nothing imminent with regards to a Justin Schultz trade, but his time…
NHL Rumors: Jets, Islanders and Kings
On the Winnipeg Jets, NY Islanders and LA Kings ... Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Andrew Ladd last asking price was a six-year deal at $41 million ($6.83 million), and talks have now gone cold. The Panthers and Blackhawks are two…
NHL Rumors: Potential Fallout From Dustin Byfuglien Signing
On the Winnipeg Jets ... Nicholas Goss: Goss wonders where Jacob Trouba fits in with the Jets now. Trouba, along with Dustin Byfuglien and Tyler Myers are all right handed shots. Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Byfuglien was a must sign…
NHL Free Agents: 2016 Unrestricted Right Wingers
NHL free agency is a ways away, but here is a look the right wingers that could be hitting the open market in July 1st as NHL free agents. There are some right wingers that will get plenty of interest on…
NHL Rumors: Oilers and Sabres
On the Edmonton Oilers ... Chris Nichols of Today's Slapshot: Darren Dreger on TSN 1200 on the Edmonton Oilers and the trade deadline. They have some big players that could be in play. Jordan Eberle's name could come up in trade…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Stars, Islanders and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Bruins GM Don Sweeney may be looking for help at right wing, especially if they decide to trade Loui Eriksson and not re-sign him. The Bruins being able to…
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Flyers and Jets
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Curtis Zupke of the LA Times: The Ducks have already made some moves - Carl Hagelin for David Perron and Adam Clendening, and Jiri Sekac for Ryan Garbutt. When talking about the Sekac-Garbutt trade, GM Bob…