Rumors and Video: Red Wings and Others Waiting on Babcock
Ansar Khan of MLive: As Mike Babcock decides on his future, he said the opportunity to win and his family, mainly wife, will be the main factors in his decision. He only wants to coach. "I am part of making…
Rumors II: Canucks, Penguins, Flyers and Sharks
Elliotte Pap of the Vancouver Sun: Canucks Shawn Matthias will be a UFA and he isn't stressing about it. The 27-year old is coming off an 18 goal season where he made $1.85 million. “The team has a lot of…
Rumors II: Penguins, Flyers and Canucks
Josh Yohe: Penguins Kris Letang confirmed that the Penguins were not going to allow him to play again this season regardless of how far they made it. On if he's thought of retiring due to his concussions and stroke. “No…
Rumors I: Flyers, Avs, Sens Arena, Expansion and No Relocation
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: Flyers GM Ron Hextall admits they need to find a scoring winger and that Vincent Lecavalier's time with the Flyers is likely over. It will be tough for them to unload his $4.5 million per…
Rumors II: Bruins, Jets, Sharks, Devils and Flyers
Joe Haggerty of CSNNE: The Bruins vacant GM position is Don Sweeney's to lose. "You could throw huge names out there as candidates for this GM job, and there are some out there that are interesting, especially brilliant, young assistant…
Rumors II: Panthers, Oilers, Bruins, Penguins, Coyotes, Wild and Hurricanes
Jameson Olive of Fox Sports Florida: It's more than likely that the Panthers will have a quiet free agency period. If they do look to sign anyone, it will likely to be depth for the AHL team. RFA Jimmy Hayes…
Rumors and Notes: Boedker, Flyers, Chiarelli, Bruins, Zidlicky and Visnovsky
Sarah McLellan of the Arizona Republic: The Coyotes and pending RFA Mikkel Boedker have already started contract talks. Boedker is coming off a two-year, $5.1 million deal. "I've been in discussions with his agent, and we'll continue to arm wrestle…
Rumors I: Jets, Oilers, Devils, Flyers and Panthers
Craig Custance of ESPN: Looking ahead to the Jets offseason. They should bring back winger Drew Stafford and add a depth forward. The Jets would like to re-sign forward Michael Frolik, and will have decisions on free agents Jiri Tlusty,…
Rumors II: Flyers Blueline … Oilers, Leafs and Flyers Coaching Notes
Tim Riday of CSN Philly: The Flyers have lots of depth on the blueline, some promising prospects, but they lack a true No. 1 defenseman. They are mediocre and full of bottom-pair blueliners. Michael Del Zotto was one of a…
Rumors II: McLellan’s Mutual Parting Will Have Many Interested
Mark Purdy of the San Jose Mercury News: After the news of the Sharks and Todd McLellan "mutual parting," the pressure now turns to GM Doug Wilson. "I see this being a playoff team," Wilson said Monday after Sharks' head…
Rumors I: Flyers To Look for Backup … Maple Leafs and Coyotes Draft Options
Tim Panaccio of CSN Philly: The Flyers will have decisions to make regarding their backup goalie for next season. Steve Mason is their No. 1, but there may be some concerns regarding injuries. GM Ron Hextall wants to upgrade. “We’ll…
Rumors: Flyers Coaching and Draft Notes
Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post: Flyers GM Ron Hextall would like to have their head coach in place by the draft. Five candidates that could be available for the Flyers: Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan, Claude Julien, Dave Tippett and Dan…