Pucks in Depth: Five Of The Worst NHL Free Agent Signings
We're just a few days into free agency and there has been no shortage of signings general managers will undoubtedly regret as time passes. In no particular order, let's take a closer look at five that stand out. Dan Girardi - Tampa…
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Doan, Vanek, Blues, Rangers, Leafs, Marleau and Thornton
On the Florida Panthers ... Harvey Fialkov: GM Dale Tallon said that they are close to re-signing Mark Pysyk. Tallon added that defenseman Alex Petrovic only wanted a one-year deal to prove himself. Harvey Fialkov: Source said that Jaromir Jagr…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Coyotes, Bruins, Kings, Rangers, and Flames
On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton: Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello when has asked about how RFAs Connor Brown and Zach Hyman contact negotiations were going: "they'll be here in October." On the Arizona Coyotes ... Sarah McLellan:…
NHL Rumors: Marleau, Rangers, Canadiens, Radulov, Stars, and Devils
On Patrick Marleau ... Darren Dreger: "Told SJ is still working on Marleau. Toronto, Dallas and Anaheim still in the mix." Bob McKenzie: "I believe it's fair to say TOR made a major push to get both Marleau and Thornton.…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Kovalchuk and Shattenkirk
On the Montreal Canadiens ... Aaron Ward: "Unofficially hearing Alzner and Montreal Canadiens have agreed on a 5 year deal at roughly $4.5M per. #TSN" Eric Macramalla: "Alzner will pay about $11M in tax over five years on his reported…
NHL Rumors: Kovalchuk, Stars, Sharks, Kings, Senators and Blackhawks
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Pierre LeBrun: Hearing that the Devils don't have anything close trade-wise on Kovalchuck. Obviously that can change today potentially Pierre LeBrun: Teams on Ilya Kovalchuk's wish list include the New York Rangers, Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto…
NHL Rumors: Kevin Shattenkirk – Bruins, Rangers, Devils, Sabres and Ligthning
On the Kevin Shattenkirk ... Jimmy Murphy: Jorden Neumann, Shattenkirk's agent, told that reports that they've narrowed his list down to the Bruins and Rangers are "inaccurate." Mike Harrington: After the Sabres conference call yesterday afternoon, and likely forget about…
NHL Rumors: Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau Appear To Be Hitting The Open Market
On Joe Thornton .... Pierre LeBrun: May be easier to list teams that haven't called Joe Thornton's camp. The Maple Leafs are among the teams that have called. Pierre LeBrun: Still believe there is a better chance than not that…
NHL Rumors: Bonino, Vanek, Sharp, Boyle, Neil and Jagr
On Nick Bonino ... Larry Brooks: Nick Bonino could be looking for a four or five year deal. Can't see that Rangers being into that. The Rangers interest in Patrick Marleau is baffling. Chris Nichols: Elliotte Friendman on Bonino: "I think…
NHL Rumors: Defensemen – Trevor Daley, Michael Stone and Kevin Shattenkirk
On Trevor Daley Jason Mackey: Source confirming that free agent defenseman Trevor Daley has got his list down to two or three teams. The Penguins aren't on Daley's short-list. On Michael Stone ... Pierre LeBrun: The Calgary Flames are still…
NHL Rumors: Friedman – Free Agent and Trade Notes
Free Agent and Trade Notes ... Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Predicting where some free agent goalies will end up ... Buffalo Sabres - Chad Johnson Philadelphia Flyers - Brian Elliott Winnipeg Jets - Steve Mason Anaheim Ducks - Ryan Miller Pittsburgh…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers, KHL and the St. Louis Blues
On the New York Rangers ... Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on the Rangers: "I know the #NYR have interest in either Thornton or Marleau. They have interest in Nick Bonino." ... "They're not giving Marleau or Joe Thornton a three-year term." On…