Rumors II: Babcock Decision Coming Next Week
Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings coach Mike Babcock will make a decision on his future next week, before the deadline that GM Ken Holland set. "Mike said he expected a decision way before May 25," Holland said. "Nothing has…
Rumors II: Frolik, Petry, Galchenyuk, Flyers and Bernier
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: Negotiations between the Jets and Michael Frolik's agent Alan Walsh appear to be stalled. Frolik may be better served not to sign a deal for big money as it may put too much…
Rumors and Video: Coaching Notes and Top Vacancies
Elliott Friedman on SportsNet saying that barring a major breakdown, Todd McLellan will be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Kevin Allen of USA Today: Most desirable coaching vacancies: 1. Edmonton Oilers: Connor McDavid and the young forwards…
Rumors IV: Wild and Flyers
Michael Russo of the Star Tribune: If the Wild buyout Niklas Backstrom, they'll have about $11 million in cap space with only 15 players under contract, which doesn't include Devan Dubnyk. The Wild have some veterans that have contracts that…
Rumors II: Coaching Notes
Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: Mike Babcock said that he'll be visiting each city that he is considering. He's flying to the World Championships today and will return on the 17th. The Red Wings imposed deadline is the 25th of May.…
Rumors III: Oilers, Capitals, Sabres, Devils and Flyers
Bruce McCurdy of the Edmonton Journal: Elliotte Friedman on Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan and the Oilers. “I had a chance to speak to Mike Babcock today, and once again he stressed don’t automatically assume that he is going to leave…
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: Predators, Senators and Flyers
Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: The Predators have 11 restricted and unrestricted free agents, with Mike Fisher being a priority. "Mike Fisher, we would love to have him back," Poile said. "He represents so much to our team, both on…
Rumors III: Senators, Stars, Flyers, Blue Jackets and Coyotes
Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: The Senators have started contract talks with pending UFA goalie Andrew Hammond. "I have been in touch with Ottawa, however nothing is imminent," Plante said in a text message early Monday morning. "Andrew is…
Rumors II: Devils and Flyers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Lou Lamoriello on if he's being pushed upstairs. "I don't know if I'm getting pushed upstairs. This (Devils president) has been my job since I've been here. Right now what I've done is appoint a general…
Rumors III: O’Connor, Flyers, Stars and Red Wings
Louis Jean: Matt O'Connor continues to talk with the Senators, Canucks and Rangers. He is wanting to work with a goalie coach that could take him to the next level. Tom Dougherty of CSN Philly: (Q and A) Feeling that…
Rumors II: Oilers, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Sharks and Flyers
Darren Dreger of TSN: If the Oilers don't get Babcock, they could look towards Claude Julien if he's let go, Todd McLellan, Todd Nelson and maybe one more candidate. Not expected to be on the list are Ken Hitchcock, Paul MacLean…