NHL Rumors III: Red Wings, Islanders, Capitals, Devils and Coyotes
Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press: If Dan Boyle doesn't sign with the Islanders, he could be an interesting addition for the Red Wings. The Wings are looking for a right-handed shot and would give their power play…
Morning Hits: Kings Not For Sale, Boyle, Bishop and the Trade Deadline
Jill Painter of the LA Daily News: The NY Post reported yesterday that sources (a banker) said that AEG was considering selling the Kings after the Stanley Cup Final. AEG later said that the Kings are not for sale. “The…
NHL Trade: Islanders Acquire The Rights To Dan Boyle
Arthur Staple: The New York Islanders acquired the rights to pending unrestricted free agent Dan Boyle for a conditional 2015 5th round pick. If Boyle signs with the Islanders, the Sharks will receive a 2015 4th round pick. Before trade…
NHL Rumors III: Blackhawks, Richards Recapture, Zidlicky, Isles and Selanne
Mark Potash of the Chicago Sun-Times: The Blackhawks won't give up on Kris Versteeg and still view him in their future plans. Versteeg had offseason surgery last year and GM Stan Bowman said that sometimes it takes a full year…
NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…
NHL Rumors III: Panthers, Canucks, Leafs, Sens, Flyers, Oilers, Pens, Caps and Isles
Better late than never ... Mike Hume of ESPN: Hume makes note of trade chips as the draft approaches. 1. The Panthers 1st overall pick - the Canucks could be interested and have veteran defenseman that could get the conversation…
Morning Hits: Carcillo, Lindstrom, Larsen and Pokka
Katie Strang: Rangers Dan Carcillo will have a hearing this morning with Gary Bettman. (Appealing his 10-game suspension) Andy Strickland: The Blues have signed Joakim Lindstrom from the SEL. He was a former 2nd round pick of the Blue Jackets.…
Morning Hits: Price, Emelin, Ullmark and Pokka
Pierre LeBrun: Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said that Carey Price will not be an option for the rest of this series. Marc Antoine Godin: Canadiens Alexei Emelin missed last night's game as a result from a blocked shot in Game…
Morning Hits: No Consensus Up Top, Unsigned Prospects and Some Overseas Signings
Michael Traikos: Panthers GM Dale Tallon on the draft: "Is there a consensus guy that’s 1, 2 or 3? Probably not." Corey Pronman: Notable unsigned prospects as the deadline of June 1st approaches: BUF's Ullmark, CAR's Karlsson, CBJ's Zaar, LAK's Hyka/Ebert, MTL's…
NHL Rumors I: Islanders Could Trade Pick To Fill Holes, Flames, Leafs and Oates
Brett Cyrgalis of the NY Post: After signing Jaroslav Halak to a four year deal, Islanders GM Garth Snow said that talks between the Islanders and Evgeni Nabokov are "still ongoing." The Islanders will keep the 5th overall pick this…
NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Marleau, Niemi, Spezza, Panthers No. 1, Umberger, Brisson, Hiller and Koivu
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said there will be some changes next year. Some are speculating that Joe Thornton and/or Patrick Marleau could be traded. Goalie Antti Niemi is entering the final year of…
Morning Hits: Chara, Shaw, Lucic, Tavares, Jackman, Gustafsson and Konopka
David Pagnotta: Told that Bruins Zdeno Chara had fractured at least on finger during Game 4 of round two against the Canadiens. Chicago Blackhawks: Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville expects that forward Andrew Shaw could start skating this weekend. They will…