NHL Rumors: Alzner, Shattenkirk, Lightning and Devils
On Karl Alzner ... Darren Dreger: The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens have a strong interest in free agent defenseman Karl Alzner and indications are that they've spoken with him. Chris Nichols: Darren Dreger on TSN 1290: "I think Karl Alzner…
NHL Rumors: Smith, Stars, Williams, Canucks, Boyle and Sabres
On the New York Rangers ... Bob McKenzie: The NY Rangers are close to signing free agent Brendan Smith to a four-year contract extension. Bob McKenzie: Smith's deal will carry a salary cap hit of $4.35 million. Chris Nichols: Darren…
NHL Rumors: Girardi, Lightning, Red Wings, Thornton and Marleau
On the Dan Girardi ... E.J. Hradek: Have heard that defenseman Dan Girardi could end up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Steve Zipay: Girardi to the Lightning makes sense. Ryan Callahan and Girardi's families are close, the Lightning are competitive and…
NHL Rumors: Bernier, Condon, Polak, Folin, Kovalchuk and Rangers
On the Goalie Market ... Stephen Whyno: It will be interesting to see how the goalie market ends up playing out. Jonathan Bernier has a connection with Flyers GM Ron Hextall. Teams are showing an interest in Senators UFA Mike…
NHL Rumors: Nashville Predators and New York Rangers
On the Nashville Predators ... William DePaoli: Penguins pending UFA center Nick Bonino is getting a lot of interest, and the Predators are one of the teams that is in strong pursuit. Source saying they will be a top contender…
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Rangers
On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Mark Lazerus: Can't see the Blackhawks have any interest in bringing defenseman Johnny Oduya back. Mark Lazerus: (asked about Patrick Sharp rumors to Chicago) Haven't come across that rumor but everyone that has spoken with…
NHL Rumors: Rosen’s Five Teams To Watch This Week
On Five teams to watch this week ... Dan Rosen of NHL.com: New York Rangers - the Rangers have $20 million in cap space and some holes to fill. They need a top-nine center and maybe two overall. They need…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Scandella, Bruins, Shattenkirk, Flyers, Leafs, Capitals, Rangers, Coyotes and Avalanche
On the Minnesota Wild and Marco Scandella .... Michael Russo: "#mnwild has a few balls in the air right now, things heating up, I'm told. Any trade consummated could come closer to the draft" Michael Russo: "#mnwild has something cooking.…
NHL Trade: Rangers Trade Stepan, Raanta To The Coyotes
The New York Rangers have traded center Derek Stapan and goaltender Antti Raanta to the Arizona Coyotes for a 2017 1st round pick (No. 7) and defenseman Anthony DeAngelo. Thoughts from the media ... Bob McKenzie: "On trading of Stepan,…
NHL Rumors: Trade Market Notes and Rumors From McKenzie
Bob McKenzie tweet storm Thursday morning on the trade market ... Bob McKenzie: "FWIW, this coming from someone with no sleep who's ready for a snooze, I think there'll be more trades Friday than today." Bob McKenzie: "As of last…
NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights – Flyers, Lightning, Rangers, and Capitals
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Philadelphia Flyers ... Matthew Sekeres: There have been some rumblings that Vegas could acquire the No. 2 pick in the draft from the Flyers. Sam Carchidi: Vegas is kicking tires on unprotected and free…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Doan, Rangers, Coyotes and Jets
On the Dallas Stars ... Sean Shapiro: (from follower - According to a report out of Sweden, the Vegas Golden Knights have a deal in place to select Kari Lehtonen) .. Saw a tweets about this but haven't seen an English…