NHL Rumors II: Subban, Oilers, Niskanen, Kane, Spezza, Raymond and Vrbata
Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: P.K. Subban's agent Don Meehan met with the Canadiens yesterday. Talk of an offer sheet could be a waste of time as the Canadiens would match it right away.Source saying the Oilers looking to add an…
NHL Rumors XIII: Toews and Kane, Niskanen, Mitchell, Canucks, Gionta, Oilers and Jets
Bob McKenzie: It is believed that Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane each initially asked the Blackhawks for a contract extension worth around $12 million per year. Toews and Kane will get less than that, but could still end up around…
NHL Rumors XII: Stars, Orpik, Predators, Jets, Brodeur and Flyers
Bruce Garrioch: Lots of chatter that the Stars are kicking tires on Jason Spezza, have been mentioned before. Andy Strickland: 10 to 15 teams have made calls on Paul Stastny. Things could heat up more after the weekend. Stastny won't…
Top 10 2014 NHL Free Agent Goaltenders
Expanded look at unrestricted free agency this week by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. Other Top UFA pieces: Centers, 1-10 Wingers, 11-20 Wingers and Defenseman. One of the more interesting things to follow in free agency will be seeing how the goaltending…
NHL Rumors VII: Neal, Kane, Spezza, Habs, Panthers, Oilers, Sabres and Blues
Will DePaoli: The Penguins are listening to offers on James Neal but not actively shopping him. They have let teams know that they are not interested in futures. Gary Lawless: Other teams are saying that Jets are listening to offers…
NHL Rumors IX: Kesler, Blackhawks, How Hartnell Trade Went Down, Michalek and Wild
Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times: If the Canucks really want either Brandon Saad or Teuvo Teravainen in any package for Ryan Kesler, would likely be a nonstarter for the Blackhawks. If the Canucks want a lesser prospect than Teravinen…
NHL Rumors VIII: Jokinen, Canadiens, Penguins and Blackhawks
Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press: As of yesterday, the Jets and pending UFA Olli Jokinen have had limited contact. Should expect the Jets payroll next year to be around $65 million. The Jets could take the $3 million…
Top 10 2014 NHL Free Agent Wingers
Expanded look at unrestricted free agency this week by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. While this is recognized league-wide as a poor free agent class, those hoping to address the wing and add some scoring punch are…
NHL Rumors V: Devils, Iginla, Gibbons, Jokinen and Alfredsson
Tom Gulitti of The Record: The Devils are unlikely to use their compliance buyout. “We like our players,” Lamoriello said. “You’re not going to do a compliance buyout unless there’s a reason for it. There’s no players we don’t like.…
NHL Rumors VIII: Gaborik, Kesler, Isles, Leafs, Jets, Oilers, Blues, Pens, Brodeur and Habs
Pierre LeBrun: The Kings and Marian Gaborik could be closing in on a deal. It could be done in the next 48 hours. Elliotte Friedman of CBC: Hearing the Kings and Gaborik are talking three years and in the $5.5…
NHL Rumors VI: Penguins, Avalanche, Blackhawks and Canucks
Josh Yohe of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: It's sounding like Penguins pending UFAs Matt Niskanen and Jussi Jokinen will be playing elsewhere next season. “I've talked with them,” Rutherford said. “I think both players would like to return. But they're also…
NHL Rumors III: Kane, Jets, Blackhawks, Kesler and Hartnell
Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press: In the last month, Jets Evander Kane has been rumored to be connected with the Flyers, Bruins, Penguins, Canadiens, Blackhawks, Kings, Senators, Rangers, Oilers and Sabres. Though it may be interesting to see…