Tag: Patrick Marleau

NHL Rumors: McDavid, Red Wings, Sharks, Canucks, Alzner and Blackhawks

On the Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid ... Ryan Rishaug: Think that Connor McDavid could get an eight year deal in the $13 million range. Elliotte Friedman: Furthering McDavid's report, hearing McDavid's deal could be around $13.25 million a season…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vrbata, Flyers, Islanders and Tavares

On Radim Vrbata ... Craig Morgan: Free agent winger Radim Vrbata could still be a possibility for the Coyotes. Vrbata's camp would like some clarity by July 1st and will be considering offers this week rather than waiting. Pierre LeBrun:…

Mark Easson

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…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pending Free Agent Joe Thornton Is Getting Plenty Of Interest

On free agent Joe Thornton ... Pierre LeBrun: Have heard that Joe Thornton's camp took calls from twelve teams so far (as of late Monday afternoon). The San Jose Sharks remain at the top for him. Don't think that Thornton…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning – UFAs, Defensemen and Top-Nine Wingers

On the Tampa Bay Lightning ... Joe Smith: Think that the Lightning will be able to address their blueline from a trade, but they will also consider free agent options. Karl Alzner is one free agent that could be available.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: LA Kings, Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton and San Jose Sharks

On the Los Angeles Kings ... Dennis Bernstein: (as of Friday night) The LA Kings were trying to trade for offensive help at the. They will check out the free agent market if they aren't able to add scoring through…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Red Wings and Sharks

On the Montreal Canadiens ... Darren Dreger: Was told that the Canadiens were among the teams that showed some interested in Brayden Schenn before he was traded to the Blues. The Canadiens thought the price was too high. L.A. Lariviere:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers

On the Boston Bruins ... Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Boston Bruins have been looking for a left winger, and one that can score goals. Ilya Kovalchuk is a scoring left winger and is looking to return to the NHL.…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Vegas Golden Knights and the Calgary Flames

On the Vegas Golden Knights ... Pierre LeBrun: Talked to a General Manager yesterday who guessed that the Golden Knights already had three first round picks with more picks likely be added before Wednesday. Jim Matheson: There are some people…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz: Sharks GM Doug Wilson on the contract extension talks with Martin Jones and Marc-Edouard Vlasic: “making progress, but still some work to be done.” Curtis Pashelka: Wilson isn't saying if they'll protect 7-3-1…

Mark Easson

NHL Expansion Draft: San Jose Sharks Primer

The San Jose Sharks will have some interesting decisions to make on who to protect in the expansion draft soon. I think they're going to go eight skaters and one goalie since they're a really deep team and it's better…

Hunter Hodies

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Oilers, Flyers, Flames, Canucks and Maple Leafs

On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: There is nothing new to report and will likely be quiet until after the expansion draft with regards to free agents Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau. The Sharks…

Mark Easson