NHL Rumors: A Quick Trade Market Summary and Alex Ovechkin
Quick trade market summary ... Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun: There is a large number of teams that are looking to move out bloated contracts. Vegas Golden Knights GM George McPhee said he doesn't expect to move up on…
NHL Rumors: Buffalo Sabres – Scouts, Coaching and Antipin
On the Buffalo Sabres ... John Vogl of the Buffalo News: New Sabres GM Jason Botterill met with their scouting last week. Five people from the scouting department have been let go. Botterill is looking to have 12 to 15 amateur…
NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka confirmed the report that Arizona's AHL team (Tucson Roadrunners) signed Oliver Ekman-Larsson's brother Kevin to a deal for next season. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Steve Simmons: Many people…
NHL Rumors III: Hurricanes, Red Wings, Yandle, Overpaying UFAs and Tocchet
Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer: Hurricanes GM Ron Francis has lot of decisions to go over and make this offseason. “I don’t foresee a major makeover,” he said. “We’ve got some pretty good pieces in place. I…
NHL Rumors IV: Penguins GM Search … Pens and Jackets Coaching Situation
TSN: Pierre LeBrun reported that the Penguins have reached out Jim Rutherford about the possibility of joining the organization. Julien BriseBois is also a top candidate. Luke DeCock: Rutherford would be a good short-term fit for the Penguins. He would…
NHL Rumors II: Penguins Checklist and the Oilers
Dean Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Tribune Review: A checklist for the new GM whenever he is hired. 1. Fire the coach. 2. Hire a coach - Kovacevic suggests Rick Tocchet. 3. Trade Kris Letang - Letang's limited no-trade clause starts…
Tampa Bay Fires GM and Coach
It didn't come as much of a surprise that the Tampa Bay Lightning have fired GM Brian Lawton and head coach, Rick Tocchet. New team owner, Jeffrey Vinik made the announce Monday morning. The Lightning finished 8 points out of…