Rumors I: Devils, Predators and Bryzgalov
Tom Gulitti of The Record: The Devils and 2015 first round pick Pavel Zacha are getting close to an entry-level contract, and it could be done by the end of their development camp this week. If they agree to a…
Rumors and Notes: Rangers, Wild, Devils and Coyotes
Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Derek Stepan's arbitration hearing is set for July 27th with the Rangers. Talks between Stephan and the Rangers haven't even gotten to the preliminary stages. The Rangers haven't even submitted an opening offer.If they…
Rumors II: Draft Notes – Flyers and Devils
Sam Carchidi of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Flyers GM Ron Hextall said they could use two of their 10 draft picks on goaltenders, and Matej Tomek is on their radar. Head coach Dave Hakstol recruited Tomek to play at North Dakota…
Rumors IV: Backstrom, Draft Notes for Coyotes, Leafs and Devils
Michael Russo of the Star-Tribune: The Wild might not be able to buy out goaltender Niklas Backstrom as Backstrom had elbow surgery after the season. “He had a procedure done at the end of the season to clean up a…
Rumors III: Draft – Hawks, Sabres, Sharks, Coyotes, Bruins and Flyers
Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: The Blackhawks will be looking to move salary and Patrick Sharp is a likely candidate with his $5.9 million cap hit for two more years. Simmons thinks he could land in Buffalo. His salary…
Rumors I: Avalanche, Housley, Kalinin and Enroth
Mike Chambers of the Denver Post: It's hard to see the Avs passing on defensemen Ivan Provorov or Zach Werenski if they are available at No. 10 at next months draft, but those at Eurolanche are saying they are high…
Rumors and Video: O’Connor, Gustavsson, Devils and Flyers
Uptown Sports: Free agent goalie Matt O'Connor will announce the team he is signing with this afternoon. George Sipple of the Detroit Free Press: Jonas Gustavsson likely won't be back with the Red Wings next season, and he has no…
Rumors II: Oilers, Blues and Bruins
Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers biggest need is obviously on the blueline and in net, but that doesn't mean they won't be looking at some forwards. The Oilers could use a middle-six forward that is able to…
Rumors and Notes: Sharks, Flames, Penguins and Wild
Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: Sharks Joe Thornton has had separate conversations with GM Doug Wilson and owner Hasso Plattner after his "keep his mouth shut" and "stop lying" comments. "I talked with Hasso and Doug," Thornton…
NHL Rumors II: Wings, Oilers, Hurricanes and Zacha
Brendan Savage of MLive: Danny DeKeyser still doesn't have a deal with the Red Wings, but he isn't concerned. "There won't be any problems," DeKeyser told Fox 17 while in Portage to play in annual Western Michigan Hockey Alumni and…