NHL Rumors: Ilya Kovalchuk and Alex Ovechkin
On Ilya Kovalchuk ... Emily Sadler of Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman last night during the Predators-Penguins game. “There were reports this week that Ilya Kovalchuk would stay in the KHL and not come back to North America,” Friedman said during Saturday…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Stepan, Lindberg, and Smith
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: The Rangers management need to realize that they are not a free agent signing or a buyout away from being a serious Stanley Cup contender next season. Derek…
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Penguins, Oilers, Blackhawks, Stars, Coyotes, Rangers and Hurricanes
On the Vegas Golden Knights and Pittsburgh Penguins ... Andy Strickland: (from last week) Trade talk won't stop that the Golden Knights and Penguins have a trade in the drawer to send Marc-Andre Fleury to Vegas after the playoffs. On…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Rangers, Sharks and Lee
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill said that he wants to have a coach named before the draft. On the New York Rangers ... Sean Hartnett: Rangers head coach Alain Vigneault: "We're definitely looking at…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers – Changes Likely Coming To Rangers Core
On the New York Rangers ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Changes will be coming to the New York Rangers and their core of Henrik Lundqvist, Dan Girardi, Marc Staal, Ryan McDonagh, Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello.…
NHL Rumors: New York Rangers With A Little Kings, Canucks and Oilers
On the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, Vancouver Canucks, Kevin Shattenkirk and Brian Boyle ... Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Three sources have said that when teams are talking to the New York Rangers, they bring up J.T.…
NHL Injuries: Rangers, Red Wings, Stars, Ducks and Panthers
On the New York Rangers ... Justin Tasch: Center Mika Zibanejad will be out six to eight weeks with a broken fibula. Steve Zipay: Coach Alain Vigneault Oscar Lindberg will play today. Josh Jooris and Brandon Pirri are other center…
NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sens, Canucks, Isles, Coyotes and Rangers
On the Anaheim Ducks ... Bob McKenzie: The Ducks put Simon Despres on the LTIR. Despres carries a $3.7 million salary cap hit, giving them some financial flexibility. Cap Friendly: The Ducks putting Despres on the LTIR likely happened before Saturday's roster…
NHL Rumors: Stars, Canucks, Oilers and Rangers
On the Dallas Stars ... Mike Heika of the Dallas Morning News: Don't think that the Stars will consider any of the remaining free agents. They will go into the season giving the kids the first opportunity. They know that…
NHL Rumors: Hurricanes, Staal and the Rangers
On the Carolina Hurricanes ... Chris Nichols: Ron Francis on TSN 1200 on Eric Staal's future: "We've had discussions. No decisions have been made yet." Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News: According to Kennedy's sources, the Hurricanes have been actively shopping…
Morning Hits: Flyers, Kassian, Rangers, Ducks, Sharks, and Blues
Tom Reifsnyder of the Philadelphia Daily News: The Flyers currently have about $670,000 in cap space, but if/when Andrew MacDonald clears waivers and is assigned to the AHL, they'll gain an extra $950,000 in cap space. "Well, it's disappointing, I…
Morning Hits: Rangers, Devils, Hawks, Flyers, Caps and Blues
Pat Leonard of the NY Daily News: The Rangers have 25 players left at camp and will cut that number to 22 by their season opener next Wednesday. Dylan McIlrath and Raphael Diaz are battling for the seventh defenseman spot.…