Rumors IV: Buyout Candidates, Williams, Flyers and Rozsival
Lyle Richardson of Bleacher Report: Top 10 players that are most likely be bought out this summer: 1. Mike Richards (LA) 2. Cody Hodgson (BUF) 3. Niklas Backstrom (MIN) 4. Colin Greening (OTT) 5. Viktor Stalberg (NSH) 6. R.J. Umberger…
Rumors I: Tradability of Flyers Forwards and Defense
Tom Dougherty and Tim Riday: The Flyers won't be buyers at the deadline. Tradability of some of their forwards Vincent Lecavalier (34) 2014-2015 cap hit: $4.5 million Contract after 2015: $4.5 million; $3 million; $3 million; UFA. Possible landing spots: Nashville Tradability scale: 3…
Rumors II: Devils, Wild, Hurricanes, Flyers and Oilers
Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias thinks some current players could be dealt to teams looking to make a Cup run, but he doesn't want to be one of them. “I think there are guys who could help some other…
Rumors II: Oilers, Stars, Penguins, Flyers, Bruins and Coyotes
Darren Dreger of TSN: A big move by the Oilers may have to wait until the offseason. Teams will have more flexibility to make bigger deals then. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Taylor Hall and Jordan Eberle are not for sale now. Hall,…
Rumors I: Flyers, Capitals and Las Vegas
Randy Miller of NJ.com: As of now, it doesn't appear that Flyers will have a lot of cap space to add any bigger named free agent next offseason. With recent reports on what the slumping Canadian dollar may due to…
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 Trade: Blue Jackets Acquire Hartnell For Umberger and Pick
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Scott Hartnell to the Columbus Blue Jackets for forward R.J. Umberger and a 2015 4th round pick. The 32-year old Hartnell was drafted 6th overall in the 2000 draft by the Nashville Predators. Hartnell…
NHL Rumors IV: Jets, Avs, Jackets, Ducks and Maple Leafs
Bob McKenzie: Sense that Jets are open to considering a trade for any player, including Evander Kane. Bob McKenzie: The Avalanche are shopping P.A. Parenteau. He has two years left at $4 million a season. Bob McKenzie: The Blue Jackets need to…
NHL Rumors III: Gagner For Umberger? Reinhart, First Overall and Callahan
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch: Portzline says that Sam Gagner for R.J. Umberger trade rumor is out there. Gagner has a $4.8 million cap hit and a $5 million salary for the next two seasons. Umberger requested a trade…
NHL Rumors II: Potential Preds Targets, Compliance Buyout Candidates, Schenn and Subban
Josh Cooper of the Tennessean: The Predators currently have about $22.1 million in cap space. Cooper lists five pending free agents the Predators should look at: 1. Paul Stastny 2. Thomas Vanek 3. Matt Moulson 4. Mikhail Grabovski 5. Derek…
NHL Rumors I: Thornton, Marleau, Niemi, Spezza, Panthers No. 1, Umberger, Brisson, Hiller and Koivu
Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area: Sharks GM Doug Wilson has said there will be some changes next year. Some are speculating that Joe Thornton and/or Patrick Marleau could be traded. Goalie Antti Niemi is entering the final year of…
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Capitals, Staal, Gaborik, Phaneuf, Umberger, Marchand and Ovechkin
Elliotte Friedman of CBC: It wouldn't be a surprise if the Penguins tested James Neal's trade value. Kris Letang's health scare may keep teams away. Scott Howson was in Vancouver for a second interview. Jim Benning has had two interviews…